Aims: 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.
Contact: Kirsty Linnell
Phone: 06-753 8842
Address: PO Box 3312, New Plymouth 4341
Aims: 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.
Contact: Emma Collins
Phone: 06-765 8956
Fax: 06-765 8926
Mobile: 027 221 3361
Address: 233 Broadway, Stratford
Postal address: PO Box 217, Stratford 4352
Email: emmac@agricultureito.ac.nz
Website: www.agricultureito.ac.nz
Aims: To provide a challenging and disciplined training activity which will be useful in both the services and civil life. To promote awareness and appreciation of the services and the role they play in the community. NCEA training.
Contact: Joanna Wooffindin, Unit Commander
Phone: 06-752 4848
Mobile: 021 253 1091
Address: 367A Carrington St, New Plymouth
Postal address: PO Box 52, New Plymouth 4340
Email: bodo@xtra.co.nz
Aims: Training in boat building and construction, engineering, welding, farming, joinery, furniture making.
Contact: Jim Copland
Phone: 06-752 0635
Fax: 06-752 0632
Mobile: 027 407 917
Address: 1 Smith St, Lepperton
Postal address: PO Box 682, New Plymouth 4340
Email: alphatrain@xtra.co.nz
Aims: 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.
Aims: Promote a sustainable future - a permaculture.
Aims: An adult learning centre creating flexible solutions for the needs of local people. We offer training for employment. All training offers units towards national certificates and on-the-job training is included.
Aims: Promote the development of traditional Okinawan Karate in New Zealand, in line with the standards and requirement of the United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance international governing body. Okinawan Karate is descended from Taika Seiyu Oyata.
Aims: To develop and enhance the independence and wellbeing of people with disabilities. Lifeskills activities are designed to improve confidence and skills (e.g. cooking, gardening, crafts, computing). Community participation including supporting and encouraging clients to involve themselves in community activities (swimming and fitness, etc). Support offered to clients when arranging benefits and other services through Work and Income, ACC, etc.
South Taranaki contact details:
Hawera office
Phone: 06-278 8955
Postal address: 10 Albion St, Hawera 4610
New Plymouth contact details:
Contact: John Leith
Phone: 06-751 0188
Fax: 06-751 0184
Address: 8 Manadon St, New Plymouth 4310
Email: life.skills-np@xtra.co.nz
Aims: To provide sport of marching to Taranaki.
Contact: June Elliott
Phone: 06-754 8916
Fax: 06-754 8916
Mobile: 027 245 640
Address: 17 Parris St, Waitara 4320
Email: elliott.d.j@xtra.co.nz
Aims: To provide community services to the needy and general public. First aid training provider. Also medical equipment loan, Red Cross shop, meals on wheels, emergency response team.
Contact: Karen Lawson
Phone: 06-759 4697
Fax: 06-759 4697
Mobile: 027 474 531
Address: 116 Gill St, New Plymouth
Postal address: PO Box 1002, New Plymouth 4340
Email: newplymouth@redcross.org.nz
Website: www.redcross.org.nz
Aims: To provide first aid services, as requested by organisations. To educate the public regarding first aid. To provide training for adults and youth. To provide first aid kits and servicing as requested. To educate youth of the community in first aid and personal development.
Contact: Margaret McConachie
Phone: 06-758 8857
Fax: 06-758 8957
Address: 318 St Aubyn St, New Plymouth
Postal address: PO Box 195, New Plymouth 4340
Email: stjohn.northtaranaki@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.stjohn.org.nz
Aims: Operate nationally to international standards.
Contact: Rae Sulzberger
Phone: 06-757 8889
Fax: 06-757 9931
Mobile: 027 486 4401
Address: 10 Devon St East, New Plymouth 4310
Postal address: PO Box 8000, New Plymouth 4342
Email: rae.sulzberger@tosha.co.nz
Website: www.tosha.co.nz
Aims: Education and training for the unemployed and youth aged 16-17 years.
Contact: Angela Henry
Phone: 06-278 0099
Fax: 06-278 0299
Address: 50 High St, Hawera
Postal address: PO Box 65, Hawera 4640
Email: htct@callplus.net.nz
Aims: Youth - a programme based on recreation and fun, experience in the outdoors and an introduction to the outdoors. Adult leaders - personal growth through training and support, enjoyment through working with youth community ensuring a safe environment for our youth and to help develop good citizens.
Aims: Promote interest in woodwork skills. Hold regular meetings to promote and share woodwork activities. To hold demonstrations and workshops from time to time.
Contact: Phil Cursons
Phone: 06-758 8292
Mobile: 027 443 1529
Address: c/- 1 Richmond St, New Plymouth 4312
Email: p.y.cursons@xtra.co.nz
Aims: A community organisation based on Christian principles which aims to enable individuals and families to develop physically, mentally and spiritually and enjoy a healthy quality of life.
Licensed childcare centre and afterschool care.
Contact: Chris Downs
Phone: 06-758 3666
Fax: 06-758 3666
Address: 83 Liardet St, New Plymouth
Postal address: PO Box 474, New Plymouth 4340
Email: mail@npymca.org.nz