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.
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.
Backing Animal Care in Taranaki
Based in New Plymouth, Taranaki’s SPCA Centre helps and cares for neglected, abused and injured animals.
Surfing NZ brings nation’s best to Taranaki
Surfing NZ is the national sporting body charged with promoting and developing surfing in New Zealand. It supports 35 affiliated clubs around the country, including New Plymouth Surfriders, which hosted the National Surfing Championships in January 2025.