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: $23,309.40 NZD

Silver: $2,702.98 NZD

Last updated: February 21, 2026

Zakat Calculator

Use our free online calculator to find out how much you need to give.

Zakat Guide

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

Local Causes

Financial Hardship

We support Muslims in New Zealand facing financial crises — from new Muslims and widows to families escaping hardship. Your giving provides essentials like rent, food, and medical costs, helping people regain stability and dignity.

Debt Relief

For those trapped in unavoidable debt, we provide Shariah-compliant assistance that helps restore balance. Your contribution helps struggling families regain control and move forward free from financial hardship.

Scholarships

Education empowers individuals and uplifts communities. Your support assists students who show promise but lack means to continue their studies — helping them build better futures and contribute to the Muslim community.

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.

Food Packs for Africa

In Africa, many families face hunger amid crisis and scarcity. Your Zakat or Sadaqah funds emergency food packs that provide staples, dignity and hope to communities across borders.

Orphan Aid

Your Zakat or Sadaqah helps provide food, education, healthcare and safe housing for orphaned children. Through our partnership with MAA International, you can give hope where it's needed most.

Help Sudanese Refugees

Thousands of families in Sudan have fled violence and hunger with nothing but faith. Your Zakat or Sadaqah delivers emergency aid — food, water, shelter, and medical care.

Emergency Relief

In times of crisis, every moment counts. Your Zakat and Sadaqah provide urgent relief to families affected by conflict and disaster, bringing hope where it's needed most.

Build a Water Well

Establish a Sadaqah Jariyah - a gift that continues benefiting others long after it's given. Your donation builds wells supplying safe, life-changing water to communities in need.

Palestine Emergency

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

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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Zakat recipients supported across New Zealand

Fitr recipients provided with food and essentials during Ramadan

Your Trusted Zakat Partner, Six Years and Counting

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.