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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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Destination Kāwaroa Stage One Opened!

Stage One of Destination Kāwaroa has officially opened!

Through the generous support of Destination Kāwaroa donors & funders, supporters & partners, in-kind & contra sponsors, Stage One of Destination Kāwaroa has become a reality.

We’re now on the home straight to fully fund Stage Two. Join the Play and help has finish Stage Two. Every contribution counts. Let’s finish it!

Together, we’re creating an incredible space for everyone!

"​Our home and heart is in Taranaki. Taranaki Foundation is about creating pathways to leave a lasting gift for the benefit of Taranaki people."
Phil Hinton - Chair, Taranaki Foundation
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Inaugural Fergusson Fund Media Scholarship Awarded to Aspiring Taranaki Journalist

Taranaki Foundation is proud to announce Libby Delehanty as the first-ever recipient of the Fergusson Fund Media Scholarship

Destination Kāwaroa Officially Opens: A Christmas Gift to the Taranaki Community

Craigs Investment Partners’ Generous Christmas Giving

Taranaki Foundation Announces 2024 Grant Recipients  

Centre City Joins Taranaki Foundation as Operational Supporter

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Taranaki Foundation kaitiakitanga

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 Operational Supporters

We are incredibly grateful to the amazing individuals, families, businesses, and organisations that provide ongoing support the Foundation's operations. Their contributions play a vital role in helping us achieve our mission. To learn more about the different ways you can support the Foundation, visit our Operational Supporters page.

Taranaki Chamber
CyberGrape
Property Brokers New Plymouth
GRAPHIX
South Taranaki Funeral Services

Individual | Family & Other Operational Supporters

Phil & Robyn Hinton
Marilyn Davies
Bryce & Delwyn Barnett
Zair Parkes | White Lion
Central Business Innovation Ltd
Josh & Alex Hickford