About our Club

Formed in 1984,our Club has a current membership of 58. We usually host at least 2 exchanges and aim to take one Exchange out each year. We have hosted exchanges from .many countries over the years, and Outbound Exchanges include Mongolia, Indonesia, India,Japan, Burundi, Mexico, Brazil Colombia ,andCuba. . Our Club meets monthly for social events..We believe it is important to build a strong bond of friendship within exchange groups before departure .. Most of our members are older, but all are active , warm, friendly and hospitable.

About our Region

The district of New Plymouth nestles along the shoreline of the Tasman Sea on the North Island's West Coast. Beyond the City the cone of Mount Egmont/Taranaki rises from the fertile pastoral plains and stands guardian over the district and province ensuring plentiful rainfall for one of the most productive dairying district in the world. New Plymouth is the commercial centre and port for the province, exporting products from the giant Fonterra Dairy Complex, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. The area is also known as the energy province of New Zealand. Maui field offshore produces gas, oil and condensate, which are piped to Oaonui production station. There are seven onshore fields producing oil and gas.
Puke Ariki Museum and Library displays our historical heritage, both Maori and European and Govett Brewster Art Gallery has developed into one of Australasia's most renowned contemporary public art galleries and houses the Len Lye collection.
New Plymouth is well known for its beautiful parks, walkways, beaches and mountain. The climate is moderate and adequate rainfall ensures year round greenness. Ambassadors are advised to bring walking shoes, a warm cardigan, raincoat and umbrella.

About the Exchanges

Hosts greet their Ambassadors on arrival and our programme usually includes several group functions, a meeting with our Mayor, welcome and farewell and "pot luck" gatherings, and bus trips to points of interest. Day hosts and special interest hosts assist with a programme planned creatively to cater for the different interests of each group. Any extra costs involved in activities requested by the group and not covered by the budget will be advised in advance.
We welcome Ambassadors from all countries to New Plymouth where friends are waiting to share their lifestyle and beautiful area with you.