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Waka Pacific Trust

Sports & Recreation Auckland Reg CC10294 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Waka Pacific Trust

A multi-purpose events centre, for all the people of Auckland South successfully showcasing - art, sport culture, business and leisure, to celebrate our excellence and diversity within an iconic destination

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Sports & Recreation

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Waka Pacific Trust is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is CC10294. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$12M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Waka Pacific Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Waka Pacific Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 770 Great South Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Waka Pacific Trust has NZ$12M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$471K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Waka Pacific Trust is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$12M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Waka Pacific Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Waka Pacific Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

A multi-purpose events centre, for all the people of Auckland South successfully showcasing - art, sport culture, business and leisure, to celebrate our excellence and diversity within an iconic destination Waka Pacific Trust is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in New Zealand: Waka Pacific Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$12M is well above the peer average of NZ$471K.

Waka Pacific Trust is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. If the organization has donee status approved by Inland Revenue, individual donations over $5 qualify for a 33.33% tax credit. You can claim up to the lesser of your total donations or your taxable income.

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Annual revenue
NZ$10M-NZ$100M
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

CH
Chelsea Herbert
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

CH
Chelsea H••••••
Trustee
JA
Jacoba M•••••
Trustee
JA
Jatinbhai P••••
Trustee
JO
John B••••••
Chairman
JO
Jon R•••••
Trustee
MA
Mark R•••••••
Trustee
MA
Martin C•••••
Trustee
MA
Matthew L•••
Trustee
SK
Sky C••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$11.7M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$11.7M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Waka Pacific Trust This page 72 NZ$11.7 million -
Remarkable Runners Harrier Club Incorporated 77 NZ$18,440 -
Via Ferrata Aotearoa Incorporated 77 NZ$9,591 -
The North Shore Golf Club Incorporated 77 NZ$4.0 million -
Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service Incorporated 77 NZ$402,168 -
Wanganui Community Sports Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$358,858 -
Sport Southland 77 NZ$3.8 million -
Regional Indoor Sports And Events Centre Trust 77 NZ$2.3 million -
Epic Sports Project NZ Charitable Trust 77 NZ$254,338 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 9 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Waka Pacific Trust

What is Waka Pacific Trust?
Waka Pacific Trust is a sports & recreation 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. A multi-purpose events centre, for all the people of Auckland South successfully showcasing - art, sport culture, business and leisure, to celebrate our excellence and diversity within an iconic destination
When was Waka Pacific Trust founded?
Waka Pacific Trust was founded in 2007.
Where is Waka Pacific Trust located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Waka Pacific Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Waka Pacific Trust trustworthy?
Waka Pacific Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Waka Pacific Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC10294 (New Zealand).
What is Waka Pacific Trust's website?
http://www.wakapacific.org.nz
Are donations to Waka Pacific Trust tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.