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Charities with Highest Governance Scores in New Zealand

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Updated May 2026· Algorithmically generated

Charities in New Zealand with the highest governance component scores according to our methodology. Governance scores reflect board composition, officer continuity, and structural indicators derived from publicly filed data.

How this list is generated: Ranked by governance score (0-100). Governance scores are derived from publicly available data and reflect structural indicators — they do not constitute an assessment of board effectiveness or trustee competence.

This list is generated algorithmically from data filed by charities in their annual returns with Charities Services. It does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or assessment of operational quality. Rankings reflect data-derived metrics only and are subject to change at any time as new data is filed or our methodology is refined.

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Generated: 11 May 2026 · 30 charities · View methodology

#	Charity	Grade	Financial	Governance	Officers
1	L Lawrence Waitahuna Presbyterian Church Religion · Lawrence	A	100	75	12
2	T The Pohlen Foundation Trust Health · Matamata	B+	87	75	21
3	M Marion Charitable Trust Religion	B	78	75	17
4	Auckland Zen Centre Religion · Auckland	A	97	75	15
5	T The Foundation for the Rehabilitation of Physically Handicapped Children in Indonesia Incorporated Health · Wellington	B+	86	75	10
6	N NZSAS Trust Health · Auckland	B+	86	75	12
7	O Otago Motor Club Trust Education · Dunedin	B	75	75	12
8	Queen Margaret College Foundation Trust 2005 Education · Wellington	B+	83	75	20
9	T Transport Research and Educational Trust Board Education · Wellington	B	78	75	10
10	Richmond Baptist Church Religion · Richmond	C+	68	75	16
11	Viet Nam Veterans And Their Families Trust Social Services · Wellington	A-	95	75	15
12	T The Wairarapa Community Health Trust Health · Masterton	A-	90	75	14
13	T The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts Education · Christchurch	B-	73	75	21
14	A Auckland Zoo Charitable Trust Board (Incorporated) Education · Auckland	B+	86	75	9
15	R Radha Soami Satsang Beas New Zealand Religion · Auckland	B	78	75	10
16	Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust Health · Blenheim	B-	70	75	20
17	T The Rotary Club of East Coast Bays Charitable Trust Education · Auckland	B+	86	75	14
18	K Kaikohe and Districts Sportsville Incorporated Arts & Culture · Kaikohe	B-	70	75	5
19	L Lake Brunner Community Association (Incorporated) Arts & Culture · Moana	B-	70	75	7
20	T The Lyric Theatre, Granity, Incorporated Arts & Culture · Granity	B-	70	75	12
21	H Hawkes Bay Fruitgrowers Association Charitable Trust Education · Hastings	A-	90	75	15
22	M Massey Child Care Centre Incorporated Education · Palmerston North	C	57	75	21
23	C Climate Club Aotearoa Environment · Auckland	B	78	75	10
24	Man Alive Charitable Trust Health · Auckland	A	100	75	20
25	M Midland Masonic Charitable Trust Education · Timaru	B	75	75	22
26	P Picton Charitable Trust Environment · Picton	B	78	75	10
27	S St Peter's School Foundation Education · Cambridge	B+	89	75	22
28	T The Work Opportunities Trust Education · Dunedin	C+	63	75	19
29	K Kaipara Community Health Trust Health · Dargaville	C+	65	75	23
30	T The Stewards' Trust of New Zealand Incorporated Religion · Tauranga	B	78	75	16

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Data sourced from Charities Services register and annual returns. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. Scores are calculated using disclosed methodology and are analytical tools, not investment ratings or recommendations. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@charitydata.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Last updated: 11 May 2026.