Backing Taranaki Festivals
The Taranaki Arts Festival Trust (TAFT) was established in 1991 and has partnered with Toi Foundation since its beginnings.
Ngā Motu Marine Society
The Ngā Motu Marine Society is a volunteer-led Taranaki group that advocates for the marine environment and aims to make marine science accessible to all.
Nurturing Strong Starts and Better Futures
Nurture Taranaki is a home-based programme that supports and empowers first time parents experiencing vulnerabilities, helping them build the skills and confidence they need on their parenting journey.
Idea offers creativity, connection and choice
Idea Services, is an IHC subsidiary, providing vocational and employment support for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Taranaki. Its facilities include hubs in New Plymouth and Hāwera, and Atawhai Nursery, which gives volunteers the chance to develop horticultural skills.
Turning Taranaki Scraps into Soil
Sustainable Taranaki works alongside schools, businesses and community groups to encourage practical sustainability and help ensure a thriving environment for the generations to come. Programme managers run a range of projects, including Green Loop, their latest pilot project.
Propelling Taranaki students into immersive virtual environments.
In the wake of Sir Peter Blake’s passing in the Amazon in 2001, BLAKE, formerly known as the Sir Peter Blake Trust, emerged as a beacon of environmental stewardship. Committed to upholding his legacy, the organisation has developed a range of initiatives aimed at nurturing environmental leadership.



