If you live in or near New Plymouth, please contact us for support, advice and information relating to disability.
Our branch is guided by a Local Committee that is made up of members who provide governance, leadership and financial management and oversight at a branch level.
You can contact Local Committee Chair Graham Cochrane on Governance.NorthTaranaki@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz or phone 06 758 5423.
If you’re interested in learning more about how you can make a difference as part of our Governance, we would love to hear from you. Email Governance.NorthTaranaki@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz or phone 06 758 5423.
If you'd like to make a donation to the Taranaki branch be sure to select North Taranaki when you complete the online form.
I joined the then Crippled Children Society in Central Taranaki in 1972 and on my return to New Plymouth in 1978 was co-opted onto the North Taranaki Branch as a committee member.
During the 1980s and 1990s I held a position for nine years as Central Regional Representative on the National Board, since that time I have held a number of positions on our local branch and at present I’m chairperson of our Local Committee. I am also a Life Member both of our North Taranaki branch and the National body.
In my career for 30 years as an auctioneer and Real Estate salesperson, I have been heavily involved in the New Plymouth community. With 17 years as Deputy Controller Civil Defence, 18 years Race Director of our Mountain to Surf Marathon, and over 40 years as a rugby referee (still active each Saturday and mid-week). It was in 2015 that I was awarded a New Zealander of the year award for my service to the folk of New Plymouth city.