Projects

The Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits and Education Centre (TOPEC) has received a substantial contribution from the Barnett Family, helping to bring the new TOPEC Lodge closer to reality.

With demand for its programmes rising, TOPEC is planning a new community lodge: a modern, sustainable facility built for the needs of the next generation.

Seven months in, the three medical students participating in the Rural Medical Immersion Programme at Hāwera Hospital have become an integral part of the South Taranaki community, both inside and outside the hospital.

After nearly five years of collaboration and community effort, Destination Kāwaroa is now complete.

On February 5th, a pōwhiri was held to welcome three fifth-year medical students to Hāwera Hospital, where they will spend a full year gaining hands-on experience in rural healthcare. Angeline Hii, Lockey McGrath, and Sophia Zohrab are medical students’ part of the Rural Medical Immersion Programme.

On October 29th, an event at the South Taranaki Council Chamber marked the announcement that Hāwera Hospital will host three fifth-year medical students for a full year of rural medical undergraduate training, starting in February next year.

Construction contract awarded to Clelands Construction for Destination Play at Kāwaroa

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

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.

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.

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.

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.