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Highest-Rated Health Charities in New Zealand

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Updated May 2026· Algorithmically generated

Health charities in New Zealand with the highest overall scores according to our methodology. Health charities are classified under the International Classification of Nonprofit Organizations (ICNPO) framework.

How this list is generated: Filtered to ICNPO sector "Health", ranked by overall score. Only active, rated charities with financial data are included.

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: 12 May 2026 · 30 charities · View methodology

#	Charity	Grade	Score	Revenue
1	T Te Reo O Ngati Kahungunu Incorporated Health · Hastings	A	93	$937K
2	G Gateway Housing Trust Health · Nelson	A	93	$3.0M
3	P Papakura Kootuitui Trust Health · Papakura	A	93	$2.1M
4	S Step Ahead Trust Health · Christchurch	A	93	$3.1M
5	Able Charitable Trust Health · Dunedin	A	93	$2.6M
6	Age Concern Otago Incorporated Health · Dunedin	A	93	$2.2M
7	Eastland Sports Foundation Education Trust Board of Trustees Health · Gisborne	A	93	$3.0M
8	H Hutt Union and Community Health Service Incorporated Health · Lower Hutt	A	93	$3.9M
9	W Whaiora Whanui Trust Health · Masterton	A	93	$6.5M
10	The Tongan Health Society Incorporated Health · Auckland	A	93	$12.5M
11	Counselling Services Centre Health · Auckland	A	93	$3.2M
12	Cancer Society of New Zealand, Otago and Southland Division Incorporated Health · Dunedin	A	93	$3.9M
13	B Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust Health · Kawakawa	A	93	$1.1M
14	Central Lakes Family Services Incorporated Health · Queenstown	A	93	$2.7M
15	Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty Health · Whakatane	A	93	$2.3M
16	R Rauawaawa Kaumatua Charitable Trust Health · Hamilton	A	93	$3.2M
17	W Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust Health · Opotiki	A	93	$3.5M
18	D Diabetes New Zealand Health · Wellington	A	93	$2.3M
19	T Te Mana Oranga Trust Health · Kaitaia	A	93	$4.6M
20	T Te Hauora o Turanganui a Kiwa Limited Health · Gisborne	A	93	$16.7M
21	Penina Trust Health · Auckland	A	93	$20.9M
22	T The South Seas Health Care Trust Health · Auckland	A	93	$25.0M
23	T Te Runanga O Ngati Rehia Trust Health · Kerikeri	A	93	$2.2M
24	Man Alive Charitable Trust Health · Auckland	A	93	$3.0M
25	K Kimi Hauora Wairau Marlborough PHO Trust Health · Blenheim	A	93	$20.4M
26	P Pirirakau Hauora Charitable Trust Health · Tauranga	A	93	$5.0M
27	T Te Kohao Health Limited Health · Hamilton	A	93	$42.3M
28	S Southern Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP) Charitable Trust Health · Winton	A	93	$2.6M
29	C Child Cancer Foundation Incorporated Health · Auckland	A	93	$6.3M
30	P Pukaha Mount Bruce Board Health · Masterton	A	93	$4.4M

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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: 12 May 2026.