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Taranaki options for housing, kai/food, transport and support services

Published: 28/03/2023 | Website

A lack of housing tends to go hand-in-hand with stressors of food, transport and other social services.

This information has been collated by the Pinnacle Taranaki team to help Taranaki practices support their patients.

Housing options

Housing options are limited, below is a range of options to help you on your search. Your local library may offer computers and wi-fi to assist in making applications.

Social housing

Kāinga Ora (previously Housing New Zealand): To apply contact Work and Income, phone 0800 559 009 and speak to a case manager.
Salvation Army Social Housing: Phone 021 307 854.

Boarding/shared living

Adele Senior Living 65+: Accommodation for independent seniors. 10 Pukaka Street, Strandon, New Plymouth. Phone 06 757 5520.
Te Henui Lodge: Fully or partially furnished. 20 Bell Street, New Plymouth, phone 06 758 0431.
Scenic Lodge: Long term accommodation. Corner Centennial Drive and Rangitake Drive, phone 06 751 3310.
Eco Lodge: 12 Clawton Street New Plymouth, phone 06 753 5720.
Empire Hotel: 320 Broadway Stratford, phone 06 765 7515.
White Hart Hotel: 82 High Street, Hawera, phone 06 278 5864.
Waverley Hotel: 68 Weraroa Road, Waverley, phone 021 233 0244.
Clarendon Hotel: 83 Weraroa Road, Waverley, phone 06 346 5006.

Leisure park, holiday park, camping ground and backpackers

Waitara Holiday Park: Phone 06 754 7121.
Belt Road Campground New Plymouth: Phone 06 758 0228.
New Plymouth Top 10 Holiday Park: Phone 06 758 2566.
Opunake Beach Camp: Phone 06 761 7525.
Patea Beach Camp: Phone 027 489 2785 or 021 253 7053.
Ohawe Beach Camp: Phone 06 278 6939.
Stratford Holiday Park: Phone 06 278 6939.

Housing for those over 65 years

South Taranaki District Council Pensioner Flats: Phone 0800 111 323.
Stratford Council Pensioner Flats: Phone 06 765 6099.
New Plymouth Council Pensioner Flats: Phone 06 759 6060.
Trinity Rest Home Independent Flats: 47-61 Puriri Street, Hawera, phone 06 278 4189.
Coronation Lodge: Supported Living and rest home care. Email corolodge@xtra.co.nz, phone 06 758 5125.

Emergency housing

Kāinga Ora (previously Housing New Zealand): Contact Work and Income, phone 0800 559 009 to request a call back to be assessed for emergency housing.
New Plymouth Men’s Shelter: Phone 027 510 5888.

Useful websites and contacts

Kai/food support

Work and Income: Phone 0800 559 009.
New Plymouth Food Bank: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12.30-2pm, 40 Vivian St, New Plymouth, Phone 06 758 2757.
New Plymouth Salvation Army: Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-12pm, 118 Powderham St, New Plymouth, phone 758 9338.
On the House: Monday 5-6pm: 24 Lawry St, New Plymouth, Friday 5-6pm: St James Church, Community Hall,10 Henui St, New Plymouth.
Waitara Food Bank - Pataka Kai: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-3pm, 5 West Quay, Waitara, Online form. Email: waitarapatakakai@gmail.com
Hawera Food Bank: 70 Albion Street Hawera, phone 022 029 0820.
Stratford Food Bank: Tuesday: 10-12pm, 52 Juliet Street, Stratford, phone 021 0241 7741.
Inglewood Food Bank: Open Monday-Friday 9.30am-3pm, 23 Rimu Street, Inglewood, phone 027 282 2106.
Waverely Food Bank: 63 Weraroa Road, Waverley, phone: 027 3870 670.
Opunake Food Bank: Havelock Street Opunake, phone 06 761 8777.
Coastal Care food bank: Opunake Medical Centre, 26 Napier Street, Opunake.
Eltham Food Bank: 82 Bridge Street, Eltham, phone 06 764 8384.
Patea Food Bank: Cambridge Street, Patea (also advertised on the Patea community Facebook page).

Budget advice

Meet with a free financial mentor:

Budget Advisory Service New Plymouth: Phone 06 758 5996.
Budget Advisory Service Hawera/Stratford Phone 06 278 8448.
Citizens Advice Stratford: Phone 06 765 5250.

Transport

Connector Bus
Total mobility scheme
Driving Miss Daisy: Taranaki office, phone 06 751 0209, mobile 027 773 3268.
Freedom Companion Driving: Taranaki office.
Ironside Vehicle Society

Other support services in Taranaki

Taranaki Retreat: Phone 06 215 0993.
Waimanako - Support Hub: Metro Plaza, 33 Devon Street, New Plymouth, Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm.
Taranaki Women’s Centre: Phone 06 758 4957.
South Taranaki Whanau Centre: 56 Disraeli Street, Hawera, phone 06 278 3260.
Mental Health Crisis team (Assessment and Brief Care Team): Phone 0508 292 467.
Support Directory: Nau mai, haere mai, welcome. This is a locally maintained list of wellbeing/support services in Taranaki.
Family Violence Support
- Women’s Refuge: Phone 0800 827 973 (24/7)
- Tu Tama Wahine: Phone 06 758 5795.