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New Zealand Zakat Foundation

Harnessing the power of Zakat to empower New Zealanders

We facilitate the collection and distribution of zakat in New Zealand to fulfill our duty as Muslims and strengthen and uplift the Muslim community in New Zealand and around the world.

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Current Nisab Value

Gold: $19,845.19 NZD

Silver: $1,930.21 NZD

Last updated: December 6, 2025

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Zakat Guide

Our 101 guide on all things Zakat, ensuring you know everything you need to know before you give!

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Local Causes

Financial Hardship

We support Muslims in New Zealand facing financial crises — from new Muslims and widows to families escaping hardship or violence. Your giving provides essentials like rent, food, and medical costs, helping people regain stability and dignity when they need it most.
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Debt Relief

For those trapped in genuine, unavoidable debt, we provide Shariah-compliant assistance that helps restore balance and relieve distress. Your contribution helps struggling families regain control, rebuild their lives, and move forward free from the weight of financial hardship.
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Scholarships

Education empowers individuals and uplifts communities. Through our Scholarship Fund, we assist students who show promise and need but lack the means to continue their studies — helping them build better futures and contribute positively to the New Zealand Muslim community.
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Convert Care

Embracing Islam is a beautiful journey that can also bring isolation and financial struggle. Our Convert Care program provides new Muslims with financial aid, mentorship, and community connection — ensuring they are welcomed, supported, and able to thrive in their new faith.
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Domestic Violence Survivors

For those escaping violence, safety can’t wait. Your Zakat and Sadaqah provide emergency housing, essentials, and support for victims of domestic violence — helping survivors rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
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Single Parents

Single parents carry immense responsibility, raising children, managing a home, and often juggling work while keeping bills paid. Many are widowed or rebuilding after separation, facing emotional and financial pressures that few can imagine.
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Your Zakat in Action

Together, we’re building a stronger Ummah

Through the generosity of New Zealand Muslims, we’ve been able to reach families in need, strengthen our local community, and support those facing hardship with dignity and compassion.

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About Zakat Foundation

The purpose of the New Zealand Zakat Foundation is to establish and facilitate Zakat distribution in order to fulfil our duty as Muslims and to strengthen and uplift the New Zealand Muslim community.

By collecting and distributing Zakat locally, we are creating and enriching our communal bonds, and fostering a spirit of responsibility and concern towards our neighbours and local community.

Through our partnership with Muslim Aid Australia we also reach Muslims around the world, demonstrating our care and concern for the global Ummah.

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Why Trust Zakat Foundation with your Zakat?​

Local Trust, Global Reach

A values-aligned partnership: New Zealand Zakat Foundation × MAA International. Together, we connect the generosity of New Zealand Muslims with transparent, effective relief projects around the world.

Shariah-Compliant & Transparent

Every dollar of your Zakat is handled as a sacred trust (amanah). Funds are managed and distributed strictly according to Islamic principles — verified by scholars and audited for full transparency.

100% Zakat Donation Policy

Your Zakat goes exactly where it’s meant to — to eligible recipients across New Zealand and through trusted international partners. No administrative shortcuts, no mixing of funds — just integrity and impact.

Case Studies​

Discover how your donations have transformed lives, right here in New Zealand.

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We've partnered with MAA for International Aid

Many of our donors have been asking for a trusted way to support urgent, overseas intitiatves. We’ve teamed up with one of the region’s most reputable, established charities to help you give with trust.

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Food Packs for Africa

In Africa, many families face hunger amid crisis and scarcity. Your Zakat or Sadaqah funds emergency food packs — delivered through trusted partners — that provide staples, dignity and hope. Together we can nourish lives and uplift communities across borders.
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Orphan Aid

Orphans around the world wait for someone to say, you matter. Your Zakat or Sadaqah helps provide food, education, healthcare and safe housing for children without parents. Through our global partnership with MAA International, you can give hope where it’s needed most.
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Help Sudanese Refugees

Thousands of families in Sudan have fled violence and hunger, seeking safety with nothing but faith. Homes have been destroyed, food is scarce, and children are living in makeshift camps. Your Zakat or Sadaqah delivers emergency aid — food, water, shelter, and medical care — restoring dignity and hope where it’s nearly lost.
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Emergency Relief

In times of crisis, every moment counts. Your Zakat and Sadaqah provide urgent relief to families affected by conflict and disaster across the world. Together, we bring hope where it’s needed most.
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Build a Water Well

Establish a Sadaqah Jariyah - a gift that continues to benefit others long after it’s given. Your donation helps build wells that supply safe, life-changing water to families and communities in need.
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Palestine Emergency

The people of Gaza are facing a humanitarian catastrophe. Over 2 million people are living under siege, with access to food, water, medicine, and shelter severely restricted.
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