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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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Donate Today to Support Destination Play at Kāwaroa

We’re inviting contributions from our Taranaki community to get involved and join us in delivering this world-class new play and learning space. Whether you are an individual, family or local business, anyone can contribute.

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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Taranaki Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Recipients

Gifts totalling $127,516 were recently granted to 47 local groups. individuals and charities through the Taranaki Foundation annual funding round.

Fergusson Fund

Local man leaves enduring legacy for East Taranaki Environmental Collective

A Simple Solution for Struggling Charitable Trusts

Destination Play at Kāwaroa: Exciting Developments Announced

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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 Supporters

Taranaki Chamber
CyberGrape
Property Brokers New Plymouth
GRAPHIX
Strategy Collective