Our Stories

Construction contract awarded to Clelands Construction for Destination Play at Kāwaroa

Powerful transformation happens when our community gives together.

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

It's our pleasure to introduce Selwyn Metcalfe and Aaron Foley who have recently joined our team of Trustees.

Two Sporting tournaments will be held next month to honour 'Coach" and raise money for The 'Coach' McKean Fund.

As the Taranaki Foundation Emergence Art Awards 2024 approaches two previous winners share the impact these awards had on their artistic journey.

Zoe Carter and Tayla Steele have been selected as the recipients of the 2023 Rudi Milesi Scholarships.

As we step into the promise of a new year, we reflect with gratitude on the journey that has brought us to the brink of realising a shared dream—Destination Play at Kāwaroa.

The eagerly anticipated Destination Play at Kāwaroa is on the verge of becoming a reality.

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

Glen passed away in November 2022 and through a gift in his will, Glen will be enabling scholarships for Taranaki students specifically in the areas of journalism and photography.

A thoughtful bequest, a BIG impact!

For the next chapter of your Trust’s story, Taranaki Foundation is a safe pair of hands.

Taranaki Foundation is excited to report the completion of Stage One's detailed design for Destination Play at Kāwaroa, and the process for funding the main contractor has begun.

We are delighted to present our Annual Impact Report for 2022/ 23.

New Fund enables legacy gifting to Taranaki healthcare.

Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2023 Coach McKean Small Grants Fund

New Trustees bring experience, passion and new perspectives to the Taranaki Foundation Board

We are proud to announce that Bachelor of Nursing students Olivia Ryder and Billie-Jean James have been selected as the 2023 recipients of the Cliff Perrett Memorial Fund Scholarship.

Taranaki Foundation founding co-chairs and trustees Ken Horner and Paul Goldsmith have spoken of their pride as they step down from their roles after eight years’ service.

Cybergrape, have partnered with the Taranaki Foundation as an operational supporter focused on helping keep us safe online.

Progress is happening at pace behind the scenes to transform Kāwaroa Park into a much-needed community space devoted to providing a fun, exciting, accessible, and family-friendly space for all ages.

In December 2022 the Brookdell Fear Trust Fund was created together with the Taranaki Foundation.

Taranaki Foundation is calling for Expressions of Interest for two Trustee vacancies.

We are proud to announce that Josh Bird is the most recent recipient of the Ohangai Centennial Teaching Scholarship.

In memory of 'Coach': basketball and golf tournaments to honour the late Steve McKean and raise funds for McKean's fund

Leaving a gift or bequest in your Will is a big decision to make. Marcia and Matthew Millard recently chose to leave a bequest through Taranaki Foundation - a decision they made for two reasons.

We are proud to announce that Tayla Steele and Anne Larcom have been selected as the recipients of the 2022 Rudi Milesi Scholarships.

The best New Year’s resolutions? They’re the ones that also help others.

Progress is happening at pace behind the scenes to transform New Plymouth’s Kāwaroa Park into a world-class space devoted to providing a fun, exciting, accessible, and family-friendly place to meet, share, strive and learn.

“Giving through Taranaki Foundation is just common sense for us really. It meets our long-term objective of giving back to the community in a lasting way"

Gifts totalling $109,473 were recently granted to 37 local groups, individuals, and charities through the Taranaki Foundation annual funding round.

The Taranaki Foundation is asking for the help of our community to fund the last $1 million for the Destination Play site at New Plymouth's Kawaroa Park.

We are proud to welcome the Taranaki Youth Boost Fund to help support talented Taranaki youth achieve their dreams

Here at Taranaki Foundation, we are on an ambitious mission to nurture and build the prosperity of our region, and we are looking for a passionate local to join our busy team.

“Giving through Taranaki Foundation keeps my giving alive – it keeps on living forever and giving forever. It means I can leave a lasting legacy for my community.”

Six Taranaki aspiring athletes have been given a chance to progress their careers through the Sport Taranaki Future Champions Programme.

Fifty-seven aspiring artists entered Percy Thomson Gallery’s premier art competition for young and emerging Taranaki artists.

Water play, climbing platforms and a pump track are some of the new features planned for an innovative new play and learning space that will transform New Plymouth’s Kāwaroa Park for all ages to enjoy and explore.

Art awards shine light on emerging creativity and talent in our community

Congratulations to Hayley Thorpe and Ilana McEldowney recipients of the 2022 Cliff Perrett Memorial Fund Scholarship

The Friends of New Plymouth Opera House recently transferred their assets to Taranaki Foundation so that the excellent work they have undertaken for many years is continued in perpetuity.

The Lysaght-Watt Fund will continue supporting Arts, Culture and Heritage funding across Taranaki.

Taranaki Foundation welcomes four new members to the Distribution Committee.

Through a gift in his will, safeguarded by Taranaki Foundation, Glen will be enabling scholarships for Taranaki students specifically in the areas of journalism and photography.

We are excited that we have teamed up with Trees that Count to plant native trees that were gifted as part of the Forest of Generosity initiative.

We are honoured to work with Bruce Carter, who wanted to make a lasting contribution for his community.

It takes only one person to make a difference in a person's life.

We are proud to announce that Sam Harvie is the most recent recipient of the Ohangai Centennial Teaching Scholarship.

We are proud to announce that Hawera High School students Madeline Pick and Noah Fortuin have been selected as the recipients of the Rudi Milesi Scholarship.