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.
Mural Magic Returns to Patea
Established in 1967, The Pātea Historical Society has around 60 enthusiastic volunteers keen to promote and preserve Pātea’s local history. Following the success of their 2024 industrial-themed mural, the society commissioned a second, this time on the side of the...
Spotswood students make a splash!
Spotswood Primary School, in western New Plymouth, has a mission to provide genuinely equitable learning experiences for each of the Tamariki on their 270-strong roll. That includes a strong focus on swimming because outside school, many of their students spend...