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Charities with Highest Transparency Scores in New Zealand

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Updated October 2026 · Algorithmically generated

Charities in New Zealand with the highest transparency component scores according to our methodology. Transparency scores reflect the completeness and timeliness of data filed with Charities Services, including whether annual returns are filed on time, whether financial statements are available, and data completeness.

How this list is generated: Ranked by transparency score (0-100). Transparency measures data completeness and filing timeliness — it does not assess the quality of a charity's operations or the accuracy of self-reported information.

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.

Inclusion on or exclusion from this list should not be the sole basis for funding, donation, or partnership decisions. We encourage independent due diligence. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors.

Generated: 1 October 2026 · 30 charities · View methodology

#	Charity	Grade	Financial	Governance	Transparency
1	T Te Puna Hauora O Te Raki Paewhenua Society Inc Health · Auckland	C+	78	75	85
2	Christchurch Cathedral Grammar School Trust Board Education · Christchurch	A-	100	65	85
3	Kāhui Tū Kaha Ltd Social Services · Auckland	A-	97	65	85
4	K Korowai Aroha Trust Health · Rotorua	A-	100	65	85
5	A Aktive Sports & Recreation · Auckland	B-	86	65	85
6	T The Auckland Festival Trust Arts & Culture · Auckland	B	85	65	85
7	C CHT Healthcare Trust Health · Auckland	A-	100	65	85
8	Royal New Zealand Foundation Of The Blind Incorporated Social Services · Auckland	A-	100	65	85
9	T The Pacific Island Business Development Trust Community Development · Auckland	A	100	75	85
10	F Foundation North Grants Limited Community Development · Auckland	B	78	75	85
11	T Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board Education · Turangi	B	80	75	85
12	M Methodist Mission Southern Social Services · Dunedin	B-	78	65	85
13	Sport Southland Sports & Recreation · Invercargill	B-	86	75	85
14	Kahungunu Executive Ki Te Wairoa Charitable Trust Health · Wairoa	A-	100	55	85
15	T The Dingwall Trust Social Services · Auckland	B-	74	65	85
16	T Te Waka Whaiora Trust Health · Porirua	B	78	75	85
17	Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust Social Services · Dunedin	B+	95	55	85
18	T Te Runanga o Ngati Waewae Incorporated Community Development · Awatuna	C-	78	75	85
19	T The Interchurch Council For Hospital Chaplaincy Religion · Wellington	B-	70	75	85
20	O Outward Bound Trust Of New Zealand Education · Auckland	B+	93	65	85
21	N Ngati Kuri Trust Board Community Development · Kaitaia	B	82	65	85
22	T The New Zealand Howard League for Penal Reform Incorporated Advocacy · Auckland	A-	96	75	85
23	T Te Oranganui Trust (Incorporated) Health · Whanganui	B+	100	75	85
24	P Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Trust Community Development · Auckland	B-	83	65	85
25	Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited Education · Auckland	B-	83	65	85
26	M Masonic Care Limited Health · Lower Hutt	B+	88	65	85
27	Y Young Enterprise Trust Education · Wellington	A-	100	65	85
28	T Touch New Zealand Incorporated Sports & Recreation · Auckland	C+	70	65	85
29	C Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust Community Development · Christchurch	C-	77	75	85
30	O Otaki and Porirua Trusts Board Education · Otaki	B-	73	65	85

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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: 1 October 2026.