Helpful Links
Local links
Bus Routes – Bus routes to and from school
Taranaki Daily News – our local newspaper.
Puke Ariki Library – our local public library.
New Plymouth District Council – information about New Plymouth District Council and the district of New Plymouth.
Taranaki Regional Council – information about wider Taranaki.
WITT – Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki.
Know your rights
Youth Law Aotearoa – legal advice for youth up to 25 years old.
Consumer NZ Youth – Consumer also has handy information on legal matters.
Human Rights Commission – promotes and protects the human rights of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand .
Health
Healthline – free advice from our trained registered nurses.
Alcohol/Drug helpline – provides friendly, non-judgmental, professional help and advice. If you are concerned about your own drinking or drug taking they can assist with information, insight and support.
Substance abuse support – advice to parents around children trying addictive substances
Mental Health
Lifeline – help for when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Mental Health Foundation -links to lots of organisations that can help with concerns you may have.
SPARX – online e-therapy tool provided by the University of Auckland that helps young people learn skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.
Youthline – finding solutions for young people, their families and those working with young people.
Kidsline – aimed at children up to 14 years of age; 4pm to 6pm weekdays.
Sexual health/Gender identity
Family Planning – advice and help regarding contraception and sexual health.
Outline – sexuality or gender identity helpline.
Rainbow Youth – supporting queer and transgender youth (up to 28 years old).
Other
Tearaway: the voice of NZ Youth – written by youth for youth, about youth stuff
Citizens Advice Bureau – help and info about lots of practical life stuff
Parent Help – Parent Help is a non profit organisation supporting parents to build resilient and positive families/whānau