Hall Ready For Another 100 Years
The small South Taranaki town of Kākaramea, 8 km north of Pātea and close to the Pariroa Pā Marae, is steeped in local history.
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.
New tools make life easier at Hearing Dogs NZ
Hearing Dogs NZ is a nationwide charity that selects, trains and places Hearing Dogs with hearing-impaired New Zealanders. It currently has 60 registered dogs and 20 support dogs in the community.
Paddling to Silver at Va’a World Champs
Waka ama – or outrigger canoeing – is a traditional sport in New Zealand. Internationally, it’s known as Va’a and, while outrigger canoes have always been big in the Pacific, it’s now a fast-growing sport here and worldwide.
Celebrating Malayalee Culture in Taranaki
Established in 2014, when there were just a few Malayalee families in Taranaki, the New Plymouth Malayalee Association (NPMA) aims to preserve and celebrate Malayalee heritage and culture and connect with the wider community through events.
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.