Posted on 11 Jun 2026
As of the 2nd of June – we are also pleased to be welcoming our new Childcare Centre Manager – Melissa Crow and current staff member Sam Campion to her new role of Curriculum Lead, both bring strong experience and a shared commitment to the values of Te Whariki – supporting children’s well being, learning [...]
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Posted on 02 Jun 2026
The YMCA is incredibly proud to congratulate our Board Chairperson – John Flowers (pictured below) on being appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, in recognition of his outstanding services to the community. For more than 45 years, John has been a guiding force within YMCA—locally here in Taranaki and across Aotearoa. [...]
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Posted on 19 Aug 2025
Te Whare o Tapatahi is a kaupapa Māori-based homeless shelter for tāne (men) in New Plymouth, led by YMCA Taranaki. Located on Lemon Street, our whare offers more than just a place to sleep — it’s a safe, structured, and welcoming environment where dignity, care, and connection are at the heart of everything we do. [...]
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Posted on 28 Apr 2025
Pictured above L to R are: John Flowers – Board Chair YMCA Taranaki, Adam Douglass – Shelter Manager, Gareth Jones – Kai Tohutohu Rough Sleeping Shelter, Kylie Ewing – Senior Social Services Manager and Joanne Dusterhoft- CEO YMCA Taranaki YMCA Taranaki is proud to announce the appointment of Kylie Ewing as Social Services Senior Manager [...]
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