ÿþ <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/tr/html4/loose.dtd"> <html lang="en-nz"> <head> <style type="text/css"> body { font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } div.liner { margin: 0 0 5px 0; padding: 0px; clear: both; font-size: 1px; background: url(http://www.newplymouthnz.com/images/template/pg/liner-bg.gif) bottom left repeat-x; } div.itemheading { font-size:10pt; font-weight: bold; color: #666;} h2 { font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: #6391d8; font-size: 18pt; } h3 { font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: #6391d8; font-size: 14pt; } </style> </head> <body style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"> <div align="left" style="padding-left: 10px;"> <img src="http://www.newplymouthnz.com/images/NPDC_logo_600.gif"> </div> <div align="left" style="padding-left: 20px;"> <h2>Community Directory</h2> </div> <div style="font-size: .70em; text-align: left; padding-left:30px; width: 600; "> <h3>Accommodation/Housing</h3><div class='itemheading'>Autolodge</div><p><strong>Facilities</strong>: Three conference rooms seating up to 100. Accommodation, licensed bar and restaurant, catering, overhead projector and conference equipment available. Ideal for weddings, balls and conferences.<div><strong>Contact</strong>: Nadia Huffman<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-759 9918<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 9949<br /><strong>Address</strong>:393 Devon St East, New Plymouth 4312<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:nadia@plymouth.co.nz">nadia@plymouth.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Autolodge website in a new window. " href="http://www.autolodge.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.autolodge.co.nz</a><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Barrett Homes Trust</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide short term accommodation for young physically disabled people.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Rev Bill Marsh <br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 5155<br /><strong>Address</strong>: PO Box 277, New Plymouth 4340</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Brougham Heights Motel</div><p><strong>Facilities</strong>: One conference room with capacity for 40-45, a business lounge with capacity for eight to ten. Accommodation, breakfast and catering for conferences available on request.<a href="mailto:book@broughamheights.co.nz"></a><div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Deborah Tawa<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-757 9954<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-757 5979<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 575 7954<br /><strong>Address</strong>: 54 Brougham St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:book@broughamheights.co.nz">book@broughamheights.co.nz </a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Brougham Heights Motel website in a new window. " href="http://www.broughamheights.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.broughamheights.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Community Housing Action, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To meet the needs of people of all ethnic groups in difficult situations and to solve their short term accommodation problems.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Brian Eriksen<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 0019 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 0029<br /><strong>Address: </strong>28 Young St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 5015, New Plymouth 4343<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:brian@taranakidic.org.nz">brian@taranakidic.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Dawson Falls Tourist Lodge</div><p><strong>Facilities</strong>: Capacity 30. Accommodation, catering, licensed bar all available on-site.<div><p> <strong>Contact</strong>: Karl Reipen<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-765 5457 or 0800 NZLodge (0800 695 634)<br /><strong>Fax</strong>: 06-765 5457<br /><strong>Address</strong>: Manaia Rd, Kaponga<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 91, Stratford 4352<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:dawsonfalls@paradise.net.nz">dawsonfalls@paradise.net.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Dawson Falls website in a new window. " href="http://www.dawson-falls.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.dawson-falls.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Department of Building and Housing</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide information and advice about the rights and responsibilities of being a landlord or tenant as set out in the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. To assist both landlord and tenants to settle any residential tenancy disputes.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Richard Hales<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 8016 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-757 3562<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 117 Powderham St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address: </strong>PO Box 868, New Plymouth 4340</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Housing New Zealand</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Housing New Zealand provides houses for people on low incomes. We have a commitment to housing people according to their needs and will give the greatest priority to people with special housing needs.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Peter Falconer<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 5751 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-757 5768<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 025 950 294<br /><strong>Address: </strong>Cnr Gover and Devon streets<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 546, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:Peter.Falconer@hnzc.co.nz">Peter.Falconer@hnzc.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Housing New Zealand website in a new window. " href="http://www.hnzc.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1"></a><a title="Opens the Housing New Zealand website in a new window. " href="http://www.hnzc.co.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.hnzc.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Motel Association, New Plymouth</div><p><div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 9954<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-757 5979<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 575 7995<br /><strong>Address:</strong> c/- 54 Brougham St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:book@broughamheights.co.nz">book@broughamheights.co.nz</a><a href="mailto:book@broughamheights.co.nz"></a></div></p><h3>Advice/Support/Advocacy</h3><div class='itemheading'>Action People Inc, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Membership is open to people with disabilities to become self-advocate for those who are unable to be self-advocate. To encourage participation in society and community affairs. To promote changes which help people with disabilities to participate equally in the community.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Kirsty Linnell<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 8842 <br /><strong>Address:</strong> PO Box 3312, New Plymouth 4341</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Advocacy Network Services</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To empower consumers of health and disability services, to voice their complaints/concerns, by providing information and support that will allow resolution at the lowest level possible.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Jo Malcolm-Black<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 2111<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 2112<br /><strong>Address: </strong>62 Gover St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 5106, New Plymouth 4343<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:jmalcolm-black@hdc.org.nz">jmalcolm-black@hdc.org.nz</a><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Age Concern Taranaki, Inc</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Information/resources on services and support available to older people. Advocacy and referrals as required. Services are provided Taranaki wide.<div><p> <strong>Contact</strong>: Eileen Hall<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-759 9196 or 0800 243 625<br /><strong>Fax</strong>: 06-759 9196<br /><strong>Address</strong>: 85 Molesworth St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address</strong>: PO Box 15, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:age.taranaki@xtra.co.nz">age.taranaki@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Age Concern Taranaki website in a new window. " href="http://www.ageconcern.org.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.ageconcern.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Agriculture ITO</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To manage and co-ordinate agriculture training for people employed in agricultural industries. All qualifications/training available is registered on the National Qualification Framework with NZQA.<div><p> <strong>Contact</strong>: Emma Collins<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-765 8956<br /><strong>Fax</strong>: 06-765 8926<br /><strong>Mobile</strong>: 027 221 3361<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 233 Broadway, Stratford<br /><strong>Postal address</strong>: PO Box 217, Stratford 4352<br /><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:emmac@agricultureito.ac.nz">emmac@agricultureito.ac.nz<br /></a><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Agriculture ITO website in a new window. " href="http://www.agricultureito.ac.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.agricultureito.ac.nz</a></p> <p><strong><font size="3"></font></strong></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Alzheimers Taranaki (ADARDS), Inc</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide information, support and advocacy for all people affected by dementia.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Andrea Jupp <br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-769 6916<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Metro Plaza, 33 Devon St West, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address</strong>: PO Box 8303, New Plymouth 4342<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-769 6916<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:alzheimers.taranaki@xtra.co.nz">alzheimers.taranaki@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Alzheimers website in a new window. " href="http://www.alzheimers.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.alzheimers.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Amalgamated Workers Union, Central</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide trade union information.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> J Sullivan<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 3413 or 06-758 5578<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 5234<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 442 139<br /><strong>Address: </strong>PO Box 341, New Plymouth 4340</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Arthritis Support Group, Hawera</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Improve the health and well-being of people affected by arthritis regardless of whether they are financial members of the organisation or not.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Eileen Forsberg<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-278 1010<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 16 Gladstone St, Hawera 4610<br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Association of Blind Citizens, Taranaki Branch</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To assist the visually impaired.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Olwyn Thomas <br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 8818<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 4 Carver Pl, New Plymouth 4310</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Autism New Zealand, Taranaki Branch</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide support, resources and information on Autism Spectrum Disorders including Aspergers.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Dianne Darbyshire<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 8151<br /><strong>Address:</strong> PO Box 5018, New Plymouth 4343<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:Taranaki@autismnz.org.nz">Taranaki@autismnz.org.nz<br /></a><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Autism NZ website in a new window. " href="http://www.autismnz.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.autismnz.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Bell Block and District Residents Society Inc</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To advance the physical and social environment of the community of Bell Block.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Mary Perrott<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-755 0644<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-755 0644<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 26 Trimble Pl, Bell Block, New Plymouth 4312<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:bob.maxwell@xtra.co.nz">bob.maxwell@xtra.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Bishop's Action Foundation (including Keystone Taranaki)</div><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To support and enable Taranaki-wide initiatives that enhance and contribute to the social, spiritual, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities throughout the province.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Simon Cayley<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 1178<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 1180<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 566 Mangorei Rd, RD 1, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 547, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:actionfoundation@xtra.co.nz">actionfoundation@xtra.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Brain Injury Association Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide information and support to people with brain injuries and their families/whanau.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Administrator<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 3688 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-753 3688<br /><strong>Address:</strong> PO Box 1027, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:taranaki.admin@brain-injury.org.nz">taranaki.admin@brain-injury.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Brits NZ</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide useful information and give support to newcomers to New Zealand.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Alex Cole<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 8481<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-769 5005<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 034 2371<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 5107, New Plymouth 4343<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:alex@britsnz.co.nz">alex@britsnz.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website: </strong><a title="Opens the BritsNZ website in a new window. " href="http://www.britsnz.co.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.britsnz.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Budget Advisory Service Inc, Hawera</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide budget advice and to teach good budgeting skills.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Julie Gaudin<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-278 8448<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-278 8448<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 22 Union St, Hawera 4610</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Cancer Society, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims: </strong>The Cancer Society of New Zealand is committed to improving community well being by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer. Our core services are in the areas of health promotion, support, information and research. Services include support, advice and advocacy for people with cancer and their families, transport to and from treatments, support groups, workshops, education programmes, information and resources, gazebos and sun umbrellas for loan, discounted sunscreen, hats and sunglasses for sale and scholarships.<br /><br /><strong>Opening hours:</strong> Monday-Friday 9am-3.30pm. The shuttle operates Monday and Friday (special arrangements can be made for travel on other days).<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Andy Gowland-Douglas<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 5644 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-757 8795<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 2304 4888<br /><strong>Address:</strong> TSB House, 120 Cutfield Rd, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 5153, New Plymouth 4343<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:admin@taranakicancersociety.org.nz">admin@taranakicancersociety.org.nz</a> or <a href="mailto:support@taranakicancersociety.org.nz">support@taranakicancersociety.org.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Taranaki Cancer Society website in a new window. " href="http://www.taranakicancersociety.org.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1"></a><a title="Opens the Taranaki Cancer Society website in a new window. " href="http://www.taranakicancersociety.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.taranakicancersociety.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Citizens Advice Bureau, Hawera</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide free, up-to-date and confidential information about anything.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Brian Ramshaw<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-278 3156 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-278 3156<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 22 Union St, Hawera 4610<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:cab.hawera@xtra.co.nz">cab.hawera@xtra.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Citizens Advice Bureau, New Plymouth</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Provide information to help clients solve their problems.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Malcolm Heron<br /><strong>Phone: </strong>06-758 9542<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 0999<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Community House, 32 Leach St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:cab.newplymouth@xtra.co.nz">cab.newplymouth@xtra.co.nz</a><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Citizens Advice Bureau, Stratford</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To ensure that individuals do not suffer through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities, or of the services available, or through an inability to express their needs effectively.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Gloria Corkill<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-765 5250 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-765 5354<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 270 Broadway, Stratford<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 328, Stratford 4352<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:cab.stratford@xtra.co.nz">cab.stratford@xtra.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Community Health Committee, Waverley and District</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To promote health and wellness to a variety of groups in the wider community.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Pam Peacock<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 4 Wilson St, Waverley 4510<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:peahen@xtra.co.nz">peahen@xtra.co.nz</a><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Community Law Service, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide legal advice, information and assistance to people with unmet legal needs. To provide an accessible and professional legal service. To provide law-related education to individuals and groups.<br /><br />South Taranaki contact details:<br /><strong>Hawera office</strong><br /><strong>Phone: </strong>06-278 0350<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-278 0351<br /><strong>Address: </strong>238 High St, Hawera 4610<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:tclt.hawera@xtra.co.nz">tclt.hawera@xtra.co.nz<br /></a><br /><div>New Plymouth contact details:<br /><strong>New Plymouth office</strong><br /><strong>Contact:</strong> Mary Beaumont<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 1492 or 0800 529 878<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 1475<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Level 1, 65 Devon St West, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 216, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:tcls@xtra.co.nz">tcls@xtra.co.nz<br /></a><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Community Law Taranaki Trust website in a new window. " href="http://www.communitylawtaranaki.org/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.communitylawtaranaki.org</a><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Community Trust, Inglewood</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide help, support, friendship and information to those in need. To provide a venue for other groups to meet. Social education. To refer people to other services and agencies.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Jon Burrows<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 7341<br /><strong>Mobile: </strong>027 325 7758<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 41 Rata St, Inglewood 4330<br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>CPS (Institute for Child Protection Studies)</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To make New Zealand the safest place in the world for children by empowering adults to keep them safe. We provide child protection training to achieve this.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Hayley Lambert<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 07-838 3370 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 07-838 9950<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Level 1, 135 London St, Hamilton<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 679, Hamilton 3240<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@cps.org.nz">info@cps.org.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the CPS website in a new window. " href="http://www.cps.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1"></a><a title="Opens the CPS website in a new window. " href="http://www.cps.org.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.cps.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Deafblind Cell Group, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide and help deafblind people.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Renee Hill<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 7023<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 156 2592<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 12 Elm Gr, New Plymouth 4310</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Department of Internal Affairs, Local Government and Community Branch</div><p><div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Jessica Harding<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 8246 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 8094<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Level 1, Westpac Building, 2 Devon Street East, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 331, New Plymouth 4340</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Diabetes Inc, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Encouraging local support for people affected by diabetes and pre-diabetes. Acting as an advocate and raising the awareness of diabetes. Educating and informing people about diabetes. Supporting research into the treatment, prevention and cure of diabetes.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Ronald Dravitzki<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-769 5354<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 0538<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 3038, New Plymouth 4341<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:taranaki@diabetes.org.nz">taranaki@diabetes.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Dioxin-Exposed Persons' Health Support Service</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> The Ministry of Health has set up a new health service for people who lived by the former Ivon Watkins Dow factory in Paritutu, New Plymouth between 1962 and 1987 who may have been exposed to dioxin.<div><p>For more information and eligibility and services offered, visit the Ministry of Health's website. <br /><strong>Contact:</strong> Heath Support Service, Ministry of Health<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 0800 288 588<br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the dioxin support service website in a new window. " href="http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/dioxins-healthsupportprogramme-supportservice" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.moh.govt.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) Taranaki Region</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To promote self advocacy as the speaking voice of people with disabilities. Supporting people with issues that affect their disabilities - can be taken to government level.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Marion Wellington<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-754 7417 <br /><strong>Address:</strong> 43 Parris St, Waitara 4320<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:kemar@xtra.co.nz">kemar@xtra.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>District Council, New Plymouth</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> The council's Community Development Team assists individuals, community groups and the council to develop social services within the district. Its roles are defined by the Community Development Policy and the Long-Term Council Community Plan.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Bry Kopu<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 6060 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 6072<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 271 4855<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Community Development Centre, Top Town Complex, Devon St East, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> Private Bag 2025, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:enquiries@npdc.govt.nz">enquiries@npdc.govt.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>District Council, South Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To promote community development with the aim of improving the cultural, social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the South Taranaki District.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Karen Mekalick<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 0800 111 323<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-278 8757<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Albion St, Hawera<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> Private Bag 902, Hawera 4640<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:karen.mekalick@stdc.govt.nz">karen.mekalick@stdc.govt.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the South Taranaki District Council website in a new window. " href="http://www.stdc.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1"></a><a title="Opens the South Taranaki District Council website in a new window. " href="http://www.stdc.co.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.stdc.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Experience Express</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To raise the profile of mature job seekers in our community and assist them into paid employment.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Marie Eagle<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-769 5292 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-769 5293<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 469 5291 <br /><strong>Address:</strong> Level 2, 44 Liardet St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:expexp@xtra.co.nz">expexp@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Experience Express website in a new window. " href="http://www.expexp.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.expexp.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Federated Farmers of NZ, Inc</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To add value to the business of farming.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Bryan Hocken or Shelley Porteous<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 3423 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-757 3424<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 15 Young St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address: </strong>PO Box 422, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:fftaranaki@xtra.co.nz">fftaranaki@xtra.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Foodbank, Inc, Food Parcels, Hawera</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To help those in need. Children must have full tummies and be kept warm. To provide good listening.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Mrs Margaret Busby<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-272 8243<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 151 Glover Rd, Hawera<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 435 Waihi Rd, Hawera 4610</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Gastric Reflux Support Network NZ</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Gastric Reflux Support Network (NZ) for Parents of Infants and Children Charitable Trust offers moral support, ideas, coping techniques and coffee/support groups. We hand back confidence to parents and guardians highlighting the great work they do at home and giving them further skills to cope with gastric reflux and the effects it has on their families and lives.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Jennifer Howard<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 07-855 9350 or 0800 380 517<br /><strong>Address: </strong>PO Box 14065, Hamilton 3252<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:admin@cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz">admin@cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Click to open Gastric Reflux Support website in a new window. " href="http://www.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Greek Club, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Friendship, fellowship, support.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Marina Heyburn<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 7807<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 226 9482<br /><strong>Address: </strong>107 Rata St, Inglewood 4330<br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Heart Children, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To facilitate the best possible care for heart children and their families in Taranaki.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Cheryl Craig<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-762 2707<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-762 2707<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 309 0788<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 625a Wingrove Rd, RD 23, Stratford 4393<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:hcnztaranaki@gmail.com">hcnztaranaki@gmail.com</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Heart Children Taranaki website in a new window. " href="http://www.groups.msn.com/HeartChildrenNZ-TaranakiBranch" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.groups.msn.com/HeartChildrenNZ-TaranakiBranch</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Heartland Services</div><p><strong>Aims</strong>: Heartland Services are 'one-stop shops' featuring services and information from a range of government organisations - forms, guidelines, email and phone facilities and access to government websites. They are run by co-ordinators who will assist you to make appointments and direct you to services that meet your needs. Information on social services within your region is also available.<div><p> <strong>Contact</strong>: Lorna Tito<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-902 2810<br /><strong>Fax</strong>: 06-278 3309<br /><strong>Address</strong>: Unit 1, 15 Union St, Hawera 4610<br /><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:lorna.tito002@msd.govt.nz">lorna.tito002@msd.govt.nz</a><br /><strong>Website</strong>: <a title="Opens the Heartlands website in a new window. " href="http://www.heartlands.govt.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.heartlands.govt.nz</a><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Leprosy Mission</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To raise awareness of the needs of, and provide support for, those affected by Leprosy in the developing world.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Ric Foxley<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-326 8318<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 025 221 011<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:ricfoxley@leprosymission.org.nz">ricfoxley@leprosymission.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Mahia Mai-A Whai Tara</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Kaupapa Maori services that lead and empower life choices for all people.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Karl Broughton, Manager<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-754 4669 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-754 4781<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 495 596<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 8 Warre St, Waitara 4320<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:reception@mahiamai.co.nz">reception@mahiamai.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Motor Neurone Disease Support Group, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Make contact with MND patients after referral. Support patients and their caregivers. Hold monthly support group meetings.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Barbara Goodare<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 9896 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 9896<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 23a Fulford St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the MND website in a new window. " href="http://www.mndanz.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.mndanz.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Mulitple Sclerosis Society Inc</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide information, advocacy and support services to people with multiple sclerosis.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Moira Paterson<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-751 2330 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-751 2330<br /><strong>Address: </strong>PO Box 791, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:infor@mstaranaki.co.nz">infor@mstaranaki.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Multi-Ethnic Council, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Building bridges of friendship - unity in diversity among all people in New Zealand.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Bryony Tubby (secretary) / Narayanan Kutty (president) <br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-753 4934 / 06-753 9449<br /><strong>Address:</strong> PO Box 132, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:sandbtubby@clear.net.nz">sandbtubby@clear.net.nz</a> / <a href="mailto:pnkutty@xtra.co.nz">pnkutty@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Multi-Ethnic Council website in a new window. " href="http://www.geocities.com/tmec_np" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.geocities.com/tmec_np</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Muscular Dystrophy Association of NZ</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide information, support and advocacy to people with neuromuscular conditions, and their families.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Graeme Longdell<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 0800 800 337<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 09-815 7260<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 774 607<br /><strong>Address: </strong>7a Taylors Rd, Morningside, Auckland<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 16238, Sandringham, Auckland 1351<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@mda.org.nz">info@mda.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Muslim Association of Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To strengthen the Islamic community in Taranaki through education, welfare and other Islamic activities. To hold the association fund for the benefit of the charitable purposes and objectives of the association. To maintain the public image of Islam and muslims in Taranaki.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Osama Abdul-Razek<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 258 4810<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 21 Clawton St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:the-a-team@clear.net.nz">the-a-team@clear.net.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>National Council of Women, Taranaki Branch</div><p><a href="mailto:eldermitchell@clear.net.nz"> </a><div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Helen Elder<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-751 1560<br /><strong>Address:</strong> PO Box 856, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:eldermitchell@clear.net.nz">eldermitchell@clear.net.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>New Plymouth Green Party</div><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To promote and follow the green charter of ecological wisdom and social responsibility. Appropriate decision making and non-violence.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Stuart Bramhall<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 4561<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 29 Stoke St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email</strong> <a href="mailto:stuartbramhall@yahoo.co.nz">stuartbramhall@yahoo.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Green Party website in a new window. " href="http://www.greens.org.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.greens.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>New Plymouth injurySafe</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong>  To achieve a positive safety culture and create safer environments for all people within the New Plymouth District. NPiS monitors injury issues in the district; advising on injury needs and priorities locally. It works to establish and maintain effective partnerships that support the development of effective injury prevention interventions. NPiS assisted New Plymouth District to achieve accrediation as a World Health Organisation (WHO) "Safe Community" in 2005.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Channa Perry<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 7777 extension 8792<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-753 7788<br /><strong>Address: </strong>Taranaki District Health Board, Health Promotion Unit, First Floor, Barrett Building, Tukapa St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> Private Bag 2016, New Plymouth 4342<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:npis@tdhb.org.nz">npis@tdhb.org.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the New Plymouth Injury Safe website in a new window. " href="http://www.npis.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.npis.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Ngati Te Whiti Ahi Kaa</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Whanau support and advocacy. Protection of identity and heritage.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Wikitoria Keenan<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-757 8976<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 027 90252<br /><strong>Address:</strong> PO Box 772, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:ngatitewhitiahikaa@yahoo.co.nz">ngatitewhitiahikaa@yahoo.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Ostomy Society, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To promote the welfare of ostomates in Taranaki and elsewhere, if need exists. To provide a communication link to and between ostomates. To do such things that will, in the opinion of the community, improve the well-being of ostomate members.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Robyn Gall<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-755 2293 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-755 2293<br /><strong>Address:</strong> PO Box 3237, New Plymouth 4341<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:robyn@ostomytaranaki.org.nz">robyn@ostomytaranaki.org.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Taranaki Ostomy Society website in a new window. " href="http://www.ostomytaranaki.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.ostomytaranaki.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Paraplegic and Physically Disabled Association</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Support and information for people with physical disabilities. Provide sporting opportunities, social events and a camp for physically disabled people.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Kirsty Linnell<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 7574<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 697 2663<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 889, New Plymouth 4340<br /><br /> <p></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>People's Choice Party, The</div><p>Annual membership fee of $5.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Rusty Kane<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 7688<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 7347<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 814 699<br /><strong>Address:</strong> PO Box 5111, New Plymouth 4343<br /><br /><strong>Auckland office</strong><br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 41002, St Lukes, Auckland 1346<br /><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Personal Advocacy Trust</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide a person (advocate) to watch over the welfare and rights of an intellectually disabled person after their parents die.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Val Mosen<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 8229<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 20 Kauri St, Inglewood 4330</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Positive Futures Trust</div><p><strong>Contact:</strong> Stuart Bramhall<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 4561<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 29 Stoke St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:stuartbramhall@yahoo.co.nz">stuartbramhall@yahoo.co.nz</a><div><strong>Aims:</strong> To promote public awareness of sustainable lifestyle choices and support the development of technologies leading to energy self sufficiency and carbon neutrality.</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Post Polio Support, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To support, educate, advocate and inform members and the medical profession.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Shirley Hazlewood QSM, Field Officer<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-764 6476 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-764 6467<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 2 Dawson St, Kaponga 4642<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:tonyhazlewood@slingshot.co.nz">tonyhazlewood@slingshot.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Pregnancy Help, Taranaki Branch</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Pregnancy Help supports the well-being of pregnant and recently pregnant women, new mothers and their families/whanau with care, concern and confidentiality.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Tracey Harrison<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-765 5042 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-765 5062<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 212 5304<br /><strong>Address: </strong>4 Romeo St, Stratford<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 81, Stratford 4352<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:tkipreghelp@xtra.co.nz">tkipreghelp@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Pregnancy Help Taranaki website in a new window. " href="http://www.pregnancyhelp.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.pregnancyhelp.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Prisoners Aid and Rehabilitation Society, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To help with the rehabilitation of inmates and their re-integration into the community. To provide support to inmates and their families.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Vonny Roche<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 1361 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 1347<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 163 Devon St West, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 172, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:taranakipars@xtra.co.nz">taranakipars@xtra.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Problem Gambling Foundation</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Our aim is to eliminate harm caused by gambling by informing change through research, training, counselling, health promotion and developing national and local gambling policies. Our counselling and health promotion service is free of charge and confidential.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Sandi Cummings<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-769 6020<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-769 6021<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Kings Building, Level 2, 36 Devon St West, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 8018, New Plymouth 4342<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:sandi.cummings@pgfnz.org.nz">sandi.cummings@pgfnz.org.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Problem Gambling website in a new window. " href="http://www.pgfnz.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.pgfnz.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Progress to Health</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide a positive environment where advocacy, encouragement and support is given to people to identify goals and develop life skills as well as further education/training and opportunities.<div><p> <strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 5549 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-757 5435<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 15 Dawson St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 8178, New Plymouth 4342<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:newplymouth@progresstohealth.org.nz">newplymouth@progresstohealth.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Restorative Justice, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide professional facilitation between victims and offenders so they can collectively identify and address harms, needs, obligations and put things as right as possible.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Sherly Robinson<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-769 9005<br /><strong>Address: </strong>Level 2, Atkinson Building, 139 Devon St West, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address: </strong>PO Box 475, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:justicenaki@xtra.co.nz">justicenaki@xtra.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Royal New Zealand Naval Association, Taranaki Branch</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> A community service for naval personnel and their families.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Peter Hamilton<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 7392<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-756 7392<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 224 762<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 3354, New Plymouth 4341<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:pbham@xtra.co.nz">pbham@xtra.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Ryder Cheshire Foundation, Taranaki Branch</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Together with other foundations in New Zealand and Australia, we are responsible for the cost of maintaining 'Raphael', a unique centre for people with mental and physical disabilities in India.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Mary Needs<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-751 1224 <br /><strong>Address:</strong> 72 Barrett Rd, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:needsmj@globe.net.nz">needsmj@globe.net.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Salvation Army, Hawera</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To care for people, transform their lives and work for the reform of society by alleviating poverty, deprivation and disadvantage and by challenging evil, injustice and oppression.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Joe Serevi<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-278 8516 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-278 1997<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 23 Regent St, Hawera<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 222, Hawera 4640<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:hawera_corps@nzf.salvationarmy.org">hawera_corps@nzf.salvationarmy.org</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Senior Care, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To advance the welfare of older people in Taranaki.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Joe Rodrigues<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 0019<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 28 Young St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 5015, New Plymouth 4343</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Senior Citizens Association, New Plymouth</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To promote a friendly atmosphere for folks over 55 years old to meet, play bowls and cards, etc together.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Nancy Hooker or Kevan Brooker<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 4334<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 27 Liardet St, New Plymouth 4310<br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Settlement Support New Plymouth</div><p>Visit the <a title="Opens the Settlement Support New Plymouth webpage in a new window. " href="/NR/exeres/58F6E1EA-4559-4ED8-BA0B-2C3DF21980F7.htm?NRMODE=Unpublished" target="_blank">Settlement Support New Plymouth</a> web page.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Geetha Kutty<br /><strong>Phone: </strong>06-759 1088<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Community Development Centre, TopTown Complex, Devon St East, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:ssnp@xtra.co.nz">ssnp@xtra.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Spiritual Centre, North Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Education, natural healing, self development and spiritual development.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Jeni Kearns<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 8203<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 8203<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 630 0319<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 28 Young St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> c/- 203 Coronation Ave, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:rainbowreflections@xtra.co.nz">rainbowreflections@xtra.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Stroke Support Group, South Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To gain and provide the greatest benefits for the stroke-affected community of New Zealand, to improve their quality of life.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Rosina Ellen<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-278 5190<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 16 Glasgow St, Hawera 4610</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Supporting Families Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide support, education and advocacy to carers/family of people suffering from major mental illness.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Shirley Vickery<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 9300 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-757 3670<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 416 9632<br /><strong>Address: </strong>Third floor, Devon Centre, 44 Liardet St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 8291, Central, New Plymouth 4342<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:sf.newplymouth@xtra.co.nz">sf.newplymouth@xtra.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Swiss Social Club Incorporated, Taranaki</div><p><div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Paul Amstalden<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 7064<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 421 Wortley Rd, RD 9, Inglewood 4389</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Climate Change Network</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To increase public awareness of options for increasing the environmental and economic sustainability of the way we live and do business inTaranaki.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Peter Heard<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 9100<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> Taranaki Sustainability Fair, 170 Kaimata South Road, RD 10, Inglewood 4990<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:captainenviro@iconz.co.nz">captainenviro@iconz.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Totara House (South Taranaki) Trust</div><p><strong>Aims</strong>: Totara House Trust exists to provide temporary shelter and support for those at risk in our community. We provide non judgmental and confidential support, advocacy and accommodation for women and children in domestic violence situations.<div><p> <strong>Contact</strong>: Janine Luke-Taamaru<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-278 9005<br /><strong>Address</strong>: 113 Princes St, Hawera 4610<br /><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:totara@inspire.net.nz">totara@inspire.net.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Truancy Service, Central Taranaki District</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To investigate and re-engage non attending children back into a place of education.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Stephan Dyer<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-765 7274<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> C/- Stratford High School, Swansea Rd, Stratford 4332<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:ctdts@xtra.co.nz">ctdts@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Central and South Taranaki Districts Truancy Services website in a new window. " href="http://truancynzctdts.weebly.com/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1"></a><a title="Opens the Central Taranaki Districts Truancy Services website in a new window. " href="http://truancynzctdts.weebly.com/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">http://truancynzctdts.weebly.com/</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Truancy Service, New Plymouth District</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Supporting and promoting partnerships between schools, family/whanau, students and the community.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Ewai Maha Waiariki<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-751 2416 extension 725<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-751 2418<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 243 151<br /><strong>Address:</strong> c/- Spotswood College, PO Box 6116, New Plymouth 4344<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:truancy@spotswoodcollege.school.nz">truancy@spotswoodcollege.school.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Victim Support South Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To empower victims of crime and accidents and those impacted by sudden deaths. Provide 24-hour emotional support, personal advocacy and information to people affected by crime and trauma. To ensure victims are in control of their own lives.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Barbara Taylor<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-278 0274 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-278 0274<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Hawera Police Station<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 12, Hawera 4672</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Victim Support, New Plymouth</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide a confidential, 24-hour, seven days a week, personalised service to victims of crime, accident and emergency.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Jenny Judd<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 5519 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 1600<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 444 9274<br /><strong>Address:</strong> New Plymouth Police Station, Powderham St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 344, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:new_plymouth@victimsupport.org.nz">new_plymouth@victimsupport.org.nz</a><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Voice for Life, Stratford</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To uphold and protect the rights of unborn children and the intrinsic value of human life under God. To maintain and improve legal, social and medical safeguards. To assist and promote the well-being of parents and children both before and after birth.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Colleen O'Sullivan<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-762 8625 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-762 8625<br /><strong>Address:</strong> PO Box 66, Stratford 4352</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Webhealth Linkage Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Free link to finding health and social services.<div><p> <strong>Address</strong>: 262 Devon St West, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 767, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-769 9160 or 0800 WEBHEALTH<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-769 9161<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:taranaki@webhealth.co.nz"></a><a href="mailto:taranaki@webhealth.co.nz">taranaki@webhealth.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the webhealth website in a new window. " href="http://www.webhealth.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.webhealth.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Widows and Widowers Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Widows and Widowers Taranaki aims to assist those who have been widowed to overcome the problems they face in adjusting to this changed situation. We aim to provide immediate and continuing caring support to the bereaved.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Dirry Lina<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 7192<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 025 288 659<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 10b Belt Rd, New Plymouth 4310</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Women's Centre, New Plymouth</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To support women and their children in a positive, non-judgemental enviornment. To provide advice and information on women's issues. Low cost courses.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Mary Allen<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 4957 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 4957<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Community House, 32 Leach St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:npwomen@xtra.co.nz">npwomen@xtra.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Women's Centre, South Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide a safe and supportive environment for the empowerment of women and children. We provide courses, information, advocacy and a drop-in centre.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Nicky Wallace<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-278 3260 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-278 6399<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 6 Furlong St, Hawera<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 196, Hawera 4610<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:stwc@xtra.co.nz">stwc@xtra.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Women's Refuge, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To support women and children affected by domestic violence. To provide safe housing in times of crisis for clients. To provide support for both residential and community clients. To educate the community on domestic violence.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Diane Doehring<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-769 5553<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-769 5554<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Kings Building, Level 2, 36 Devon St West, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 5, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:admin@taranakiwomensrefuge.co.nz">admin@taranakiwomensrefuge.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Young People's Trust, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To offer up-to-date information, advocacy, referrals, counselling, education and support for the well-being of young people and their families in a safe environment. All from a young person's perspective.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Lynnette West<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 7182 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 7056<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 98 Liardet St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 448, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:inquiries@youngpeoplestrust.org.nz">inquiries@youngpeoplestrust.org.nz</a></p></div></p><h3>Alcohol/Drug Services</h3><div class='itemheading'>Alcohol and Drug Helpline</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide information to enable people to make healthy choices about alcohol and other drugs.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Peter Jamieson<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 03-379 8526 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 03-377 5600<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 13 496, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:ada@adanz.org.nz">ada@adanz.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Alcohol and Drug Service, Taranaki District Health Board</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Alcohol and other drug assessment and treatment.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> River Paton<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 7838<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-753 7875<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Taranaki Base Hospital, David St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> Private Bag 2016, New Plymouth 4342<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:river.paton@tdhb.org.nz">river.paton@tdhb.org.nz</a></p></div></p><h3>Arts and Crafts</h3><div class='itemheading'>AlleyCat</div><p>Pottery studio and New Zealand crafts.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Suzanne Bloch-Jorgensen<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 1001<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Main Road, Oakura <br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> Surf Highway 45, Oakura<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:suzanne@alleycat.co.nz">suzanne@alleycat.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Alley Cat website in a new window. " href="http://www.alleycat.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.alleycat.co.nz</a><br /> <br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Art by the Sea Studio</div><p>Studio of original paintings in acrylics and watercolours. Also available a large range of prints and cards. On site workshops.<br />Please ring to view the studio.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06- 752 1116 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-752 1197<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 130 9200<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 58 Messenger Tce, Oakura 4314<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:artbythesea@xtra.co.nz">artbythesea@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Art by the Sea Studio website in a new window. " href="http://www.margaretscott.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.margaretscott.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Art Gallery at the Crossroads</div><p>Work by local and international artists and sculptors. All work for sale.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 6147<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 31 Rimu St, Inglewood 4330<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Gallery and gardens open daily 10am to 5pm except Monday and Tuesday. Open public holidays. <br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Art Glass Designer</div><p>Well-established stained glass studio and gallery. Ring for opening hours.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Richard Landers<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 143 Croydon Rd, Oakura 4374<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 7078<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-752 7078<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 622 8131<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:glasrt@infogen.net.nz">glasrt@infogen.net.nz</a><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Care and Craft Incorporated, Fitzroy</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide companionship, friendship, opportunities for craftwork, etc for lonely and disabled people.<div><p> <strong>Contact: </strong>Diana Gillies<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 6695<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Henui St Church Hall, Fitzroy<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 106 Riversdale Dr, New Plymouth 4312<br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Chris Fuller Surf Art</div><p>Surf art and sculpture down the coast.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-761 8551 before visit</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Egmont Gallery</div><p>Top quality local artwork and custom picture framing.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 5761<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Cnr Devon and Brougham streets, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.00pm, Saturday 10.00am to noon.<br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Egmont Soap Factory</div><p>Environmentally friendly products, vegetable oil soaps, natural and herbal. Healthcare range, gifts and more. All products New Zealand made.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-761 8707<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-761 8707<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 33 Tasman St, Opunake 4616<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:sales@soaps.co.nz">sales@soaps.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website: </strong><a title="Opens the Egmont Soap Factory website in a new window. " href="http://www.soaps.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.soaps.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Egmont Tanneries Factory Shop</div><p>Sheepskin and possum fur manufacturers and shop.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Linda<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-765 7065<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-765 7065<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Mountain Rd, Stratford<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 173, Stratford 4352<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:sheepskin@xtra.co.nz">sheepskin@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, weekends 9am to 5pm.<br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Environmental Products (NZ) Ltd</div><p>Possum products factory shop - hats, vests, gloves, slippers, innersoles and jackets. <br /><br /><div><strong>Contact:</strong> Pennie Sands<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Old Mahoe Dairy Factory, Opunake Rd, Mahoe 1103<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 385, Stratford 4352<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-764 6133<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-764 6133<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:pennie@envirofur.co.nz">pennie@envirofur.co.nz</a>