Digging into learning at Mokoia School
Mokoia Primary, 10km south of Hāwera, is a small rural school that aims to foster strong family-like relationships between children, staff, and whānau. In 2021, the staff, pupils, and parents established a community garden as another way to connect the school with its wider community.
Ōpunakē Trail delivers views and value
Formed from a 2020 Lions project, the Ōpunakē Loop Trail Trust links smaller tracks into a 7km loop around Ōpunakē, promoting local wellbeing and drawing visitors to the area.
“It’s a diverse trail with coastline, a lake, bush, forest, farmland, parks, gardens, and the historic Te Namu pā,” said Trust Chair Brian Gasson. “You get great views and a real mix of scenery.”
Taranaki hosts Ulysses Rally in style
Ulysses Club Taranaki is a social motorbike club with members from across the region. It is one of 26 branches of Ulysses NZ.
“In 2025, we were exceptionally proud to host the event at the Paritutu Bowling Club in New Plymouth.
Fresh take on food support in Taranaki
The Salvation Army (NZ) is a Christian organisation that helps people find hope. It aims to enable people to live free from material hardship, be healthy and resilient, enjoy strong, supportive relationships, and build firm foundations that are rooted in faith.
As part of this mission, the Army provides food services in Taranaki, and they’ve recently overhauled the entire programme.
Boosting New Plymouth’s Helping Hands
The Volunteering New Plymouth Trust (VNP) aims to build a strong, connected and sustainable community by connecting people of all ages with meaningful volunteer opportunities. They also work with community organisations, helping to enhance their volunteer and fundraising programmes.
Fighting Leukaemia and Blood Cancer in Taranaki
Established in 1977, Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ (LBC) works in Taranaki and throughout the country, with a vision to cure and a mission to care.