Across Taranaki more and more local businesses are getting involved in community and charitable activities. Giving back isn’t just about making a donation; it’s about being part of the stories, people, and places that make our region thrive.
We know that making a difference matters to your employees, clients, suppliers and customers, and that businesses can play a powerful role in shaping a stronger, connected community.
We can work with you to tailor a giving plan for your business which could include:
We’d love to talk to you about your giving needs and how partnering with Taranaki Foundation will help you in achieving your goals.
Originally established in 1972 as Inglewood Engineering and re-branded in 2005, Energyworks Limited has grown within the Energy sector in Taranaki to become a leading specialised multi-disciplined engineering company throughout New Zealand.
Energyworks have partnered with the Taranaki Foundation. They are an operational supporter and have a Corporate Pass Through Fund – Energyworks Fund.
The purpose of the Energyworks Fund is to provide community benefit with a focus on children, youth, health and wellbeing. Energyworks have set up their Corporate Pass Through Fund with the foundation to manage all their smaller local sponsorships and donations. Distributions from the fund can be made at any time collaboratively between Energyworks and the foundation.
"We see Taranaki Foundation as a great partner in giving back to our community. They have the expertise and knowledge of the need in our community, so can help us better give back to Taranaki. We are proud to be a foundation supporter"Geoff Bourke, Managing Director - Energyworks
G.J. Gardner Homes has been operating in the Taranaki region since 2006 and is independently owned and operated by Rod Roebuck and Ben Hawke.
The Taranaki team have a wealth of local building experience and knowledge. Their focus is on growing the business while still creating high quality, well priced homes in the province they both call home. This commitment to their customers makes G.J Gardner Taranaki the success it is today.
Supporting their local community is important to them too. They were the inaugural season sponsor for the New Plymouth Operatic Society for their stage show Matilda. Along with being a Hospice Champion for Hospice Taranaki, and supporting The Special Children’s Extravaganza and Heart Kid’s Foundation. They are proud to support numerous schools and their fundraising initiatives as well as individuals from within their region that are competing on a national and in some cases international stage.
Extending their community giving, G.J. Gardner Homes Taranaki have partnered with the Taranaki Foundation. They are an operational supporter and have a Corporate Pass Through Fund – G.J. Gardner Homes Taranaki Fund.
The purpose of the G.J. Gardner Homes Taranaki Fund is to provide community benefit. G.J. Gardner Homes Taranaki have set up their Corporate Pass Through Fund with the foundation to manage all their smaller local sponsorships and donations. Distributions from the fund can be made at any time G.J. Gardner Homes Taranaki see an opportunity they would like to support.
"We love what the Taranaki Foundation does and stands for. We already have high community involved and see the partnering with the foundation as a great opportunity to further impact our local Taranaki community in a positive way. We’re excited to be a foundation supporter and work with their team to deliver great outcomes"Rod Roebuck, Franchise Owner - G.J. Gardner Homes Taranaki.
When two of Taranaki’s longstanding legal firms, RMY Legal and Billings Lawyers, joined forces in 2021 they not only merged teams and services, they combined a long, rich history supporting multi-generational families, businesses and organisations from right around the maunga.
This professional support now extends to community support through the Connect Legal Taranaki Fund (formerly Billings Lawyers Fund) which was set up as a founding fund in 2016.
The team believed that the creation of their own fund was an opportunity as a corporate to more carefully plan and structure their giving whilst at the same time start building a dedicated fund specifically ear-marked for Taranaki both for present times and into the future.
They liked the fact that the money they give would be out of their hands and is managed and invested by the Foundation while at the same time contributing to a larger pool of funds assisting the foundation to grow.
Connect Legal Taranaki have established a fund with Taranaki Foundation as a way of consolidating and streamlining their charitable giving. Every month the firm makes a payment into the fund, and periodically, the directors sit down and decide what they will support.
"One of the things we have done as a law firm is to create our own endowment fund. Connect Legal made that decision pretty quickly after recognising the value of doing so not only for ourselves and our clients but also for the wider community"Bridget Burke, Director - Connect Legal Taranaki.
Methanex is New Zealand’s only methanol manufacturer, based in Taranaki, producing for domestic and international markets, with around 95% exported across the Asia Pacific region.
The company actively supports the local community through social responsibility programmes focused on education, safety, and cultural development, working closely with local hapū and iwi to protect the environment. In 2022, Methanex launched a ten-year, $2 million partnership to support the new neonatal unit at Taranaki Base Hospital and continues to back initiatives such as the Science Fair, Maths Fair, scholarships, and other educational projects.
In partnership with Taranaki Foundation, Methanex established the Methanex STEM Learning Fund, providing local schools and organisations with funding for hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics projects. Applications are accepted annually through a small grants round. The Fund is supported by Methanex’s Golf Ambrose Day, raising money to benefit students and community initiatives. Through these efforts, Methanex is committed to helping Taranaki thrive for generations to come.
"Our team is committed to supporting the causes and people that enhance life in Taranaki. Partnering with Taranaki Foundation is a great way to do this - and a few rounds of golf can make a big difference for the Methanex STEM Learning Fund. "Steph Julian Manager, Stakeholder Relations - Methanex New Zealand Ltd
