Te Waka Whaiora Trust — Health Charity in Porirua
Te Waka Whaiora Trust is a Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Porirua, Porirua. CharityData rates this charity B (76.8/100). Annual revenue: $7.5M NZD. Financial data as at June 2025.
Mission: The purpose of Te Waka Whaiora Trust ("Trust") is to contribute towards achieving optimal health and wellbeing in our local communities within the wider Wellington Region through: * provision of accommodation services for Tangata Whaiora which upholds Maori value, kaupapa and nga tikanga Maori; * provision of quality mental health services such as peer support and advocacy services, working to promote increased access for Tangata Whaiora to services they need and access to opportunities * working in partnership with, and foster networks among mental health workers who provide services to Tangata Whaiora and their whanau, to demonstrate commitment to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improve the quality and cultural safety of such services
- Registration Number
- CC49283
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2013-05-06
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- B (76.8/100)
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Porirua, Porirua
- info@tww.org.nz
- Data as at
- June 2025
Beneficiaries: People with disabilities
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $7.5M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $6.7M NZD
- Total Assets
- $8.3M NZD
- Net Assets
- $7.4M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 11.7 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 52
- Financial Year End
- 2025-06-30
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.5M | $6.7M | $7.4M |
| 2024 | $6.8M | $5.3M | $6.6M |
| 2023 | $5.6M | $3.9M | $5.1M |
| 2022 | $4.6M | $3.1M | $3.4M |
| 2021 | $3.8M | $2.4M | $1.9M |
| 2020 | $2.0M | $1.9M | $0.5M |
| 2019 | $1.7M | $1.8M | $0.4M |
| 2018 | $1.5M | $1.6M | $0.4M |
| 2017 | $1.5M | $1.5M | $0.5M |
| 2016 | $1.7M | $1.6M | $0.5M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- B
- Overall Score
- 76.8/100
- Financial Score
- 77.5
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 85
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (6)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Hiraina McKenzie | Trustee | 2026-04-01 |
| Nathan Waitai | Trustee | 2024-08-07 |
| Rongomaiwehea Larkin | Trustee | 2021-01-28 |
| Keelan Ransfield | Trustee | 2017-03-09 |
| Carole Koha | Pou Kaihautu (ceo) | 2014-08-25 |
| Tina Bennett | Chair | 2012-08-17 |
Former Officers (15)
- Jeremy Tumoana — Trustee (departed 2023-12-06)
- Randall Hippolite — Trustee (departed 2020-02-27)
- Toni Henderson — Trustee (departed 2022-09-28)
- Willie Taurima — Chair (departed 2018-12-24)
- Louise Fruean — Individual (departed 2014-06-30)
- Tane Rangihuna — Individual (departed 2014-06-30)
- Hillary Wooding — Trustee (departed 2015-12-02)
- Hemi Pou — Trustee (departed 2016-09-06)
- Alec Cairns — Interim Ceo (departed 2014-04-30)
- Christian Katene — Trustee (departed 2013-07-01)
- Egan Bidois — Interim Chairperson (departed 2014-04-30)
- Chas McCarthy — Trustee (departed 2013-07-01)
- Areta Koopu — Trustee (departed 2015-06-11)
- Malcolm Robson — Trustee (departed 2013-07-01)
- Kaylene Katene — Trustee (departed 2013-07-01)
Executive Compensation
| Name | Role | Compensation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Management Personnel (aggregate) | Management and Staff | $3,550,924 | - |
| Key Management Personnel (aggregate) | Management and Staff | $3,550,924 | 2024 |
| Board/Trustees (unpaid) | Trustee/Board Member | $0 | 2024 |
| Board/Trustees (unpaid) | Trustee/Board Member | $0 | - |
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Te Waka Whaiora Trust
Financial data as at June 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2025). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
Endowment Foundation
Special Entity TypeThis is an endowment foundation that holds investments and provides grants. High reserves are expected and appropriate - this is not an operating charity.
Rating Note: Endowment foundations are rated using specialized criteria that recognize high reserves as appropriate. Metrics like grant distribution rate and investment returns are prioritized over program spending ratios.
About
The purpose of Te Waka Whaiora Trust ("Trust") is to contribute towards achieving optimal health and wellbeing in our local communities within the wider Wellington Region through: * provision of accommodation services for Tangata Whaiora which upholds Maori value, kaupapa and nga tikanga Maori; * provision of quality mental health services such as peer support and advocacy services, working to promote increased access for Tangata Whaiora to services they need and access to opportunities * working in partnership with, and foster networks among mental health workers who provide services to Tangata Whaiora and their whanau, to demonstrate commitment to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improve the quality and cultural safety of such services
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