Visit Zeal Taranaki

Welcome to our safe, local and online spaces in Taranaki where young people like you can hang, meet people, learn skills, and overcome the tough stuff. Surrounded by a team that walks alongside you with realness, compassion, and aroha – no matter what.

Zeal Taranaki is like a whānau, where you’re seen, heard, valued and accepted, and have a real shot to thrive on your terms. Drop into hangs or enquire below!

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Activities for rangatahi (young people) in New Plymouth at Zeal

Zeal Taranaki is a dedicated youth centre in the heart of New Plymouth, located in the Mayfair building. We have a dedicated dance/rehearsal space, and a chilled out cafe area. Here’s what we’ve got on offer!

Hangs

On Tuesday – Friday, 3.30-5.30pm, we run free afternoon hangs for young people. We provide a chilled out, safe environment with Xbox, food and Wi-Fi, and our youth workers are trained to provide additional care if needed.

Kaitiaki Community Cares

Our dedicated team of young people offer free lawn maintenance, hedge trimming, yard cleaning, and general section upkeep.

Operating hours:
Tuesday 8:30am – 12pm

Thursday 8:30am – 5pm

Located: New Plymouth & Stratford. 

Contact

69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth 4310

0800 FIND ZEAL (0800 346 393)

Registration-only programmes

Zeal offers a range of programmes to help you unleash your creativity and help you thrive in the working world.

Barista

Learn about pulling shots, frothing milk, customer service and more. Get hands-on cafe experience to help you get into the workforce.

Hamilton • Kāpiti • Taranaki • Wellington

Dance

Learn hip hop and contemporary dance, including choreography, musicality and levels. All welcome – no experience needed!

Taranaki • West Auckland • Wellington • Kāpiti • Hamilton

Music

Learn drum fills, licks, singing and how to shred a guitar solo that would put Slash to shame with our musical geniuses.

Taranaki • West Auckland• Wellington  • Hamilton

Live Sound Engineering

Learn how to set up and run a live show, including microphone placement, mixing, audio effects, live EQ and much more.

Kāpiti • Wellington • Taranaki

Visual arts

Learn painting techniques, intricate art of shading & visual art fundamentals to bring your creativity to life. 

• Taranaki

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Barista

Learn about pulling shots, frothing milk, customer service and more. Get hands-on cafe experience to help you get into the workforce.

Hamilton • Kāpiti • Taranaki • Wellington

Dance

Learn hip hop and contemporary dance, including choreography, musicality and levels. All welcome – no experience needed!

Taranaki • West Auckland • Wellington • Kāpiti • Hamilton

Music

Learn drum fills, licks, singing and how to shred a guitar solo that would put Slash to shame with our musical geniuses.

Taranaki • West Auckland• Wellington  • Hamilton

Live Sound Engineering

Learn how to set up and run a live show, including microphone placement, mixing, audio effects, live EQ and much more.

Kāpiti • Wellington • Taranaki

Visual arts

Learn painting techniques, intricate art of shading & visual art fundamentals to bring your creativity to life. 

• Taranaki

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Dance

Learn hip hop and contemporary dance, including choreography, musicality and levels. All welcome – no experience needed!

Taranaki • West Auckland • Wellington • Kāpiti • Hamilton

Music

Learn drum fills, licks, singing and how to shred a guitar solo that would put Slash to shame with our musical geniuses.

Taranaki • West Auckland• Wellington  • Hamilton

Barista

Learn about pulling shots, frothing milk, customer service and more. Get hands-on cafe experience to help you get into the workforce.

Hamilton • Kāpiti • Taranaki • Wellington

Live Sound Engineering

Learn how to set up and run a live show, including microphone placement, mixing, audio effects, live EQ and much more.

Kāpiti • Wellington • Taranaki

Visual arts

Learn painting techniques, intricate art of shading & visual art fundamentals to bring your creativity to life. 

• Taranaki

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Contact the team at Zeal Taranaki for more information.

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