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Four-year-old Taranaki boy chooses giving over receiving on his birthday
July 25 2018
For Joseph Ryder’s first birthday he donated money to a Givealittle page, on his fourth he gave away 17 jackets for kids in need.
One third less family violence reported in South Taranaki over festive season
January 8 2018
A new plan to tackle family violence in South Taranaki appears to be bearing fruit, with a third less incidents recorded over the festive season than last year.
Nominations for Person of the Year came flooding in
January 1 2018
The winners and those nominated are so often those people in this province who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make Taranaki like no other.
Christmas collections exceeds expectations in Taranaki with more than 800 gifts donated
December 18, 2017
More than 800 children who might have missed out on a visit from Santa this year will get Christmas presents thanks to a swag of donations.
Santa Claus will be delivering Christmas baskets in a police car this year
November 21, 2017
Police will be helping Santa this year by delivering food baskets and teddys to needy Taranaki families.
Opinion: Roderique Hope Trust can benefit from decision to pull out of New Plymouth neighbourhood
November 25 2016
EDITORIAL: No one wants to live in a hostile environment and so Roderique Hope Trust’s decision to pull out of New Plymouth’s Tainui St was the right move.
Emergency housing plan foiled by resistance from some residents
November 23 2016
A charitable trust has pulled out of plans to open an emergency house, citing concerns for the safety and privacy of its vulnerable clients because of hostility from some residents.
Businessman threatens housing charity with lawsuit if property prices dip
October 25 2016
A businessman is threatening to file a lawsuit against a charitable trust setting up a house for the homeless in his daughter’s neighbourhood.
Ministry eager to partner with more community projects like New Plymouth's Roderique House
September 13 2016
New Plymouth’s latest community project to provide emergency housing is exactly the type of project central government wants to partner with.
Community rallies to buy and renovate house for families in crisis
September 1 2016
Before a Taranaki emergency housing project has even opened its doors, government agencies and donors are looking to get involved with more projects just like it for the region.