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Nau Mai, Haere Mai | Welcome to Taranaki Foundation

Taranaki is a special place. Around our maunga an energy exists — driving passionate people across our rohe to get things done, to improve lives, and create the best of New Zealand, here in Taranaki.

Taranaki Foundation is born of this same drive and commitment. A charitable community foundation created for the people of Taranaki, by the people of Taranaki, our vision is to nurture and grow the prosperity of our region through community giving, partnerships and philanthropy.

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Blessing and ground-breaking signal start of Destination Play at Kāwaroa

One hundred people gathered for a very special ceremony at Destination Play at Kāwaroa Park, marking the official start of this incredible community project.

Destination Play at Kāwaroa, which is being led by the Taranaki Foundation in partnership with Ngāti Te Whiti, NPDC and NP Partners, is designed as a legacy for future generations.

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"​We are unashamedly Taranaki. At our core, the Foundation is about Taranaki people leaving a lasting gift for Taranaki people."
Bryce Barnett - Chair, Taranaki Foundation
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Blessing and ground-breaking signal start of Destination Play at Kāwaroa

Special blessing ceremony and ground-breaking at Kāwaroa Park mark the official commencement of the project.

Taranaki Foundation welcomes new trustees

Weekend of events returns to honour the memory of Steve ‘Coach’ McKean.

Emergence Art Awards 2024: Stories of Inspiration from Past Winners

Congratulations to the 2023 Rudi Milesi Scholarship Recipients!

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Taranaki Foundation’s voluntary Trustees have a deep, personal commitment to our region. They gift their time, considerable community knowledge and professional expertise to lead Taranaki Foundation. They passionately believe in the power of philanthropy to transform lives and create a more vibrant, prosperous region for all.

Our Partners

CFNZ
TOI Foundation

Our Supporters

Taranaki Chamber
CyberGrape
White Lion Commercial Real Estate
Property Brokers New Plymouth
GRAPHIX
Strategy Collective