Taranaki Health Foundation

29/10/2026

A huge thank you to Joe Kirkwood for his incredibly generous $10,000 donation to enhance local renal care.

This weekend, Joe is opening Integrity Motors' new New Plymouth branch at 77 Gill Street.

This gift represents Joe's commitment to the region and is another example of amazing local businesses understanding the importance of supporting local healthcare.

If you get a chance and are looking for a change of vehicle, pop down and see the team at Integrity Motor Company and support those who support local.

18/10/2026

Let's start the week with some good news! A huge thank you to Bruce Carter, who once again has donated a substantial sum from The Bruce Carter Fund through the Taranaki Foundation.

Bruce has regularly gifted to the Taranaki Health Foundation, and his gifts have made a huge difference for hundreds of families.

If you would also like to make a long-term difference to local healthcare, consider leaving a gift to the Taranaki Health Fund. It is easier than you think, and even small gifts can have a huge impact. To find out more, visit https://taranakifoundation.org.nz/established-community-funds/taranaki-health-fund/

14/10/2026

This time last year, the incredible team at Solve Insurance Advisers took on the challenge of running 400km in 48hrs to raise money for the Taranaki Health Foundation and enhance the Emergency Department at Taranaki Base Hospital. They smashed their target, running 509km and raising over $7,500.

We love it when local businesses and local people support local organisations. It is what sets Taranaki apart from other regions. We are a region of local heroes.

If you would like to take on a fundraising challenge to support local healthcare, send us a message. We would love to chat! (It doesn't have to be as mad as this one!)

12/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this year's Million Steps Challenge. We had an incredible result. The total is now over $36,000, allowing us to buy a new fleet of medical-grade breast pumps for the Methanex Neonatal Unit.

Particular thanks to Methanex NZ, New Plymouth Club, Todd Energy, TSB New Zealand, Toko Playcentre, New Plymouth Tramping Club, Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Taranaki, ANZ Hāwera and Unlimit, who all took part, as well as multiple teams from Taranaki Base Hospital.

Thank you to everyone who took part and donated! See you next year!

https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361095621/millions-steps-raise-35000-taranaki-neonatal-care

With enough combined steps to make it around the circumference of earth, Taranaki walkers, runners, joggers and even skippers have raised $35,435 for local neonatal care.

05/10/2026

Have you seen the latest issue of Live Magazine? It has a fantastic article about the new East Wing Building | Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki. And if you flick to page 86, you'll find an article about the Taranaki Health Foundation and our amazing supporters! Well worth a read if you get a spare 5 minutes.

Established in 2004, LIVE Magazine is a large glossy, full colour lifestyle magazine, produced four times a year and distributed free to homes, cafes, businesses and accommodation outlets, principally in New Plymouth city.

30/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Million Steps Challenge in September. Your incredible effort has raised $33,443 so far for local neonatal care in Taranaki.

Whilst the stepping may have stopped, the donations are still open! We would love to reach $35,000 before the end of this week. Whether it is $5, $50 or $500, every single dollar donated goes to the cause.

Donations can be made at millionsteps2026.thf.org.nz/donate

29/09/2026

Today is the last day of the Million Steps Challenge - and we have smashed through our $25,000 target and our $30,000 stretch target! It may be ambitious, but let's see how close we can get to $35,000!

While today is the last day for counting steps, and over 54 million have been counted, it is by no means the last day for accepting donations.

If a friend or family member has asked you to donate and you've not got around to it yet, then now is your chance. Or if you just want to support local neonatal care, you can donate to the whole campaign.

Click below and do something amazing!

Sign up and take steps to support local neonatal care

26/09/2026

The Taranaki Cancer Centre | Te Hōpua Whakahauora has had a new addition this last week! Due to a very generous donation from 24/7 Security Solutions we have been able to install this fantastic mural in the whānau room.

Something as simple as this has a huge impact on families that are supporting their loved ones. By providing enhancements like this, we make small but meaningful changes to thousands of people every year.

Thank you to all our donors. Your support makes all the difference.

24/09/2026

Thanks to every walker, team and donor in the Million Steps Challenge, we've smashed our $25,000 target! We have raised $ 27,000 to date!

Every dollar will go toward new breast pumps for the Methanex Neonatal Unit at Taranaki Base Hospital. Providing the Methanex Neonatal Unit with a dedicated fleet of new breast pumps means mum can build up a store of milk for when baby is ready for it, help boost baby's immunity, and help mum stay connected to her newborn in this tough time.

But we're not stopping yet. 💪

We've stretched out our target to $30,000, with the extra money being able to provide families with the necessities they need to give their little one the best start in life.

So keep stepping, and keep donating! thf.org.nz/millionsteps

17/09/2026

Earlier this week, we advanced to Ward 2b to deliver a gift that will keep the kids entertained for hours!

The Taranaki Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 90 years as an Incorporated Society, and marked the occasion by gifting its members a copy of Taranaki Monopoly.

We reckoned that gift would go further in the hands of the kids in Ward 2b, so we delivered it straight to the nurses who care for them every day.

Thank you, Taranaki Chamber of Commerce, for your generosity and continued support.