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Meet the people, places, and projects creating positive change in our region.

Manna Home – Building foundations for life

Manna Home in Ōakura provides supported accommodation for young people who are transitioning out of the care system. It offers a wraparound system designed to help 18–21-year-olds who have faced significant challenges in their lives develop into healthy, resilient adults.

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Backing Taranaki Festivals

The Taranaki Arts Festival Trust (TAFT) was established in 1991 and has partnered with Toi Foundation since its beginnings.

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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.

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Swimsafe Taranaki Making A Splash

Swimsafe Taranaki is a not-for-profit company delivering high-quality swimming and water safety education to primary and intermediate schools.

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Supporting Taranaki’s Neurodiverse Learners

The Head Office supports neurodiverse children in Taranaki through two programmes: Head Office for gifted, advanced thinkers and Project D, a strengths-based programme for learners with dyslexia.

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Matapu Preschool: Creating room to connect

Matapu Preschool, near Hāwera, aims to provide high-quality early childhood education in a warm and welcoming rural setting. It focuses on helping children learn through nature and develop a deeper understanding of their place in the world.

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Building a thriving, inclusive and equitable Taranaki

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