Training

Action People Inc, Taranaki

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

 
Agriculture ITO

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

 
Air Training Corps, No 8 City of New Plymouth

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

 
Alpha Training & Development Centre

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

 
Bishop's Action Foundation (including Keystone Taranaki)

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.

Contact: Simon Cayley
Phone: 06-759 1178
Fax: 06-759 1180
Address: 566 Mangorei Rd, RD 1, New Plymouth
Postal address: PO Box 547, New Plymouth 4340
Email: actionfoundation@xtra.co.nz

 
Environmental Education Trust, Taranaki

Aims: Promote a sustainable future - a permaculture.

Contact: Graham Mosen
Phone: 06-756 8229
Fax: 06-756 8229
Address: 20 Kauri St, Inglewood 4330
Email: gmo@infogen.net.nz

 
FEATS, Taranaki

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.

Contact: Cheree Menzies
Phone: 06-765 5479
Fax: 06-765 5479
Address: 65 Juliet St, Stratford
Postal address: PO Box 286, Stratford 4352
Email: feats@xtra.co.nz

 
Karate United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance

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.

Contact: Scott Richardson
Phone: 06-751 0821
Mobile: 027 443 4881
Address: 169 Devon St East, New Plymouth
Postal address: PO Box 62, New Plymouth 4340
Email: bukenkan@clear.net.nz

 
Lifeskills Taranaki

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

 
Marching, Taranaki Association

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

 
Red Cross, New Zealand

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

 
St John

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

 
TOSHA Ltd

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

 
Training Centre, Hawera

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

 
Waitara Scout Group

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.

Contact: Anita Walthew
Phone: 06-754 8386
Address: 20 Blake St, Waitara 4320

 
Woodworkers Guild, Taranaki

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

 
YMCA Inc, New Plymouth

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