Inspiring.
Giving.

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.

Exciting progress at Kāwaroa's Destination Play!

Contractors are hard at work bringing this vibrant space to life.

This project is a true community collaboration, As Bryce Barnett said, “Without the breadth of supporters, donors, and community support, Destination Play at Kāwaroa would have remained a dream.”

We still need $400,000 to complete Stage Two, so every contribution counts.

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

Your Stories

Announcing the Inaugural Recipient of the John Wood Memorial Scholarship

Taranaki Foundation is proud to announce George Stephens as the inaugural John Wood Memorial Scholarship recipient.

Hāwera Hospital to Train Medical Students in Rural Immersion Programme

The Debbie McCallum Fund

Talking to Clients about Philanthropy: Now that you know the why, here’s the how.

A Full-Circle Legacy of Community Impact and Generosity

 Ko Wai Mātou

Your People

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.

Meet the team

Our Partners

Our Operational Supporters

As a charitable foundation we simply couldn’t do what we do without the generous support of amazing people, businesses and organisations throughout the community.

Operational Supporters | Targeted purely to the Foundations operations, operational supporters support the Foundation across our entire strategy and activities. This support ranges from cash donations to in-kind products and services which are often professional in nature. These supporters are usually local businesses and corporates. Recognition for Operational Supporters is listed at the bottom of our website and on various marketing collateral.
Individual & Family Operational Supporters | A special category to recognise support from Individuals and Families that opt to support the Foundations operations. Recognition for Individual & Family Operational Supporters is listed at the bottom of our website and on various marketing collateral.
Named or Community Funds | Giving is this category is directly to one of the 70+ Named & Community Funds within the Foundation. These are donor or organisation led funds. Recognition for this category is with the specific Named or Community Fund area and across any activity relating to that Fund.
Projects and Initiatives | Recognition for contributions to a specific Project or Initiative is made on the Project or Initiative and across any activity relating to it.

Individual & Family Operational Supporters

Phil & Robyn Hinton
Marilyn Davies
Zair Parkes | White Lion