Nurturing Strong Starts and Better Futures
Nurture Taranaki is a home-based programme that supports and empowers first time parents experiencing vulnerabilities, helping them build the skills and confidence they need on their parenting journey.
Idea offers creativity, connection and choice
Idea Services, is an IHC subsidiary, providing vocational and employment support for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Taranaki. Its facilities include hubs in New Plymouth and Hāwera, and Atawhai Nursery, which gives volunteers the chance to develop horticultural skills.
Turning Taranaki Scraps into Soil
Sustainable Taranaki works alongside schools, businesses and community groups to encourage practical sustainability and help ensure a thriving environment for the generations to come. Programme managers run a range of projects, including Green Loop, their latest pilot project.
Ōpunakē Trail delivers views and value
Formed from a 2020 Lions project, the Ōpunakē Loop Trail Trust links smaller tracks into a 7km loop around Ōpunakē, promoting local wellbeing and drawing visitors to the area.
“It’s a diverse trail with coastline, a lake, bush, forest, farmland, parks, gardens, and the historic Te Namu pā,” said Trust Chair Brian Gasson. “You get great views and a real mix of scenery.”
Propelling Taranaki students into immersive virtual environments.
In the wake of Sir Peter Blake’s passing in the Amazon in 2001, BLAKE, formerly known as the Sir Peter Blake Trust, emerged as a beacon of environmental stewardship. Committed to upholding his legacy, the organisation has developed a range of initiatives aimed at nurturing environmental leadership.
Nourishing Communities, Changing Lives
In the heart of Ngāmotu, New Plymouth, On The House stands as a beacon of hope and solidarity. What began as a small initiative in 2017 has grown into a powerful force for good, thanks to the unwavering support of the community and funding from Toi Foundation.
