Flourish Taranaki

06/10/2026

Could this be you or someone wonderful you know? 😍

We’re looking for a warm, creative, and highly organized person to join our small, busy Flourish team.

This varied role combines:
Communications, social media, and administration
You’ll help us create and schedule engaging social media content
Promote Flourish programmes and events
Prepare newsletters, and keep our website updated
You’ll respond to enquiries, maintain records and databases
And support the everyday systems that keep Flourish running smoothly

You’ll be:
A clear and engaging communicator
Confident with social media and Canva
Comfortable learning digital systems
Able to work both independently and collaboratively

Previous experience across communications, social media, and administration is preferred. Knowledge of Infoodle would be an advantage.

The details:
20 hours per week, school-friendly hours,
fixed term: 2 November–15 December 2026, returning 27 January–14 December 2027. During the April, July, and October school holidays, you’ll only need to work one of the two weeks, with flexibility around which week.

If this sounds like you, send your CV and a short introduction to [email protected] by 16 October.
Tell us about your experience, your strengths, and why you’d love to join our amazing team at Flourish.

Please tag or share this with someone who might feel right at home here. 💚

05/10/2026

This one is worth signing up for. First Aid for parents and caregivers, right here at Flourish - details below ⬇♥🫶

Enroll in our upcoming first aid course on October 7th, Wednesday, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This session at Flourish Taranaki (12 Omata Road, Westown) costs $30 per person. The curriculum covers essential first aid for children aged infancy to eight years. Acquire vital skills to support your family's safety. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

05/10/2026

Collecting clothes now!!!👗👚🛍

Sort it. Bag it. Drop it to Flourish. 🙏

We’re collecting good-quality adult and kids clothing, shoes, accesories for our annual Fill a Bag fundraiser, so clear some space and give your pre-loved clothes another life!

05/10/2026

Bookings are open for Parenting Unpacked in Term 4.

If the holidays have left you with a few “how are we going to handle this?” moments, or there’s something that’s been sitting in the back of your mind, this is a chance to talk it through with a parent coach.

The sessions are free, relaxed and practical ... whether you want help with routines,, big feelings, family stress or just a bit of support figuring out what might work at home.

Mondays, 1:00–1:50pm or 2:00–2:50pm
Flourish Taranaki, 12 Omata Road, Westown

Bookings are essential. Scan the QR code or use this link: https://shorturl.at/qceA3

04/10/2026

Friendly reminder that Rants in the Park on Mondays and Gather & Grow on Wednesdays are both continuing through the school holidays! So if you are feeling the need to get out, move your body, have a kōrero and connect with other humans — we have got you. Same time, same place. See you out there 🌸💛🌿

01/10/2026

Calling all dads: it’s time to get a little wild!

Less screen time. More mud, missions and “Dad…watch this!”

WildDad New Plymouth brings dads and kids together for proper Sunday adventures, think fires, fishing, bikes, beaches, building stuff and plenty of stories to take home.

You don’t need to be Bear Grylls. You just need to show up, get involved and be prepared for the possibility that your kids may be better at this than you. 😆

This will be soooo good for connection, not only with your kids, but with other dads too. You don’t have to make every session, but imagine how good it could be to regularly carve out this time together.

There is a small monthly fee, which includes T-shirts, access to the awesome WildDad app and, most importantly, a community to be part of. These things do cost money to keep the wheels turning, but we don’t want cost to be the reason someone misses out. If you know a dad who would benefit from this, is keen to commit, but may find the fee a barrier, please encourage him to email me at [email protected]

Check out what’s coming up and join the crew:
https://www.wilddad.com/newplymouth

Tag a dad who needs to know! 👇

https://www.wilddad.com/newplymouth

30/09/2026

School holidays + the beginning of spring = the perfect time for a wardrobe clean-out! 🌸👕

We’re now collecting donations for our annual Flourish Fill a Bag fundraiser.

Pass on those goodquality pieces you no longer wear, clear some space, and help raise funds to keep Flourish supporting parents and whānau across Taranaki.

Drop donations at Flourish Hall on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays between 9.30am and 3pm.

And pop Saturday 21 November in your diary now - $10 to fill a bag! 🙌

30/09/2026

Help us make it happen!

Our annual Fill a Bag sale is a big (and very fun!) moving beast, and we’d love some fabulous humans to help bring it to life.

Whether you can spare an hour beforehand, help on sale day, or lend a hand afterwards, every bit of help makes a difference.

Scan the QR code to let us know you’re keen, or tag someone who would make a great addition to the crew!

❤🙏❤😁❤🙏😍

29/09/2026

School holidays, what?
Gather & Grow is still on tomorrow! Whoop whoop!

Our usual Gather & Grow session is running through the holiday break this time. Katy will be there tomrrow to welcome you, put the kettle on and hold space for whatever kind of morning you’re having.

Come for a chat, a cuppa, a little connection, or simply a change of scene. You and your little ones are welcome just as you are. 💚

26/09/2026

Sharing this in case anyone is looking for things to do with the tamariki these school holidays! South Taranaki District Council have a packed programme running throughout the term break, from tennis, roller skating, forest school, movie club, flax weaving, gym sports and heaps more. Check out the full schedule or scan the QR code for more info at www.southtaranaki.com/holidayprogramme

Happening Holidays is almost here!

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? From tennis and roller skating to movies, creative workshops, outdoor adventures, storytime, virtual reality and more, there's something for everyone in our Sept/Oct 2026 programme.

Check out our "At a Glance" guide below and start planning your holiday fun. Spaces are filling quickly, and some activities have limited numbers, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Affordable, fun and packed with opportunities to learn, create, play and make new friends.

Scan the QR code or visit: www.southtaranaki.com/holidayprogramme

Secure your spot today and make these school holidays one to remember