Taranaki Maunga: Settlement looms on horizon, with changes in the wind Deena Coster 05:00, Dec 12 2020 STUFF/STUFF Taranaki Maunga is an imposing figure on the lives of everyone who calls the region home. For Tama Blackburn, Taranaki Maunga is the one constant in a world which is forever changing. “He’s the beacon to everyone […]
Passionate about caring for our environment
Taranaki pests beware, Tama’s been on the tools Mr. Blackburn is a Department of Conservation (DOC) Ranger in Taranaki, and like all of DOC’s staff, he’s currently working from home during the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown. Although he’s normally out on the mountain, he’s turned his hands to constructing more than 110 traps to target […]
Taranaki Trails website launched
We are proud to be working with the fantastic team at Taranaki Trails. Whatever your adventure, a rewarding trail awaits you in Taranaki. From the iconic coastal walkway, to the extensive mountain bike park at Lake Mangamahoe – there’s plenty to explore. Check out their website – https://taranakitrails.nz/ for more info on specific trails and […]
Learn to Surf and Surf Tours

Learn to surf and surf tours made easy and fun on New Plymouth’s famous Surf Highway 45. We are dedicated to making your first times surfing, safe and memorable for you. Don’t worry, we learn in waist to chest deep water with a sandy bottom. Meet And Greet Our beginner surf lessons begin with a […]
The Tiaki Promise

Tiaki means to care for people and place. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations. New Zealand is precious, and everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it. By following the Tiaki Promise, you are making a commitment to New […]
Powerco Taranaki Garden Festival 2018
Garden Festival 2018 […]
SHOWING TOURISTS THE NOOKS AND CRANNIES OF TARANAKI

An article about tourism in Taranaki. Thank you to our team at Renown PR and to the wonderful reporter and photographer at Stuff, an awesome team of people to work with! Check out the full article on this link: https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/106225968/showing-tourists-the-nooks-and-crannies-of-taranaki . STEPHANIE MITCHELL Last updated 16:50, August 13 2018 SIMON O’CONNOR/STUFF Gina and Tama Blackburn saw a […]
Taranaki: Rural retreat to reconnect

24 Jun, 2018 2:00pm 7 minutes to read This is an article in which we collaborated with our friends at Sanctuary Hill Retreat and Renown PR – thanks team! Holly Reid is a wonderful reporter for the New Zealand Herald, such a pleasure to host. You can check out the full article with video at […]
Taranaki Tour Launch Campaign

Nau Mai New Plymouth Tours are excited to be launching our new campaign, sharing and inviting all on a journey to discover and unearth what this spectacular region has to offer through our exclusive packaged experience tours! Nau Mai are Taranaki’s boutique tour providers, specialising in all things Taranaki with a passion to showcase all […]
Pukeiti Gardens – A world of it’s own

Discovering one of Taranaki’s premiere gardens of significance. When heading to Pukeiti on a beautiful Taranaki day, the excitement begins as soon as you reach the outskirts of New Plymouth heading towards the mountain. Glancing upwards, you can see what the snow levels are like for the day. Chasing the winding road, you could be […]