1. Bent - Bent is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and takatapui group for people under 25. They offer a safe place for young people to be "out" and to socialise. Bent meets at least every month to talk, support each other and to have a good time. They do stuff like tramping, barbeques and video nights. Bent was set up by the Taranaki Pride Alliance and the Health Promotion Unit at the Hospital.

If you want more information about Bent call Heather in New Plymouth on (06) 7537777 extn 8525 or Email Bent at: bentyouth@hotmail.com.

2. Takataapui - Takataapui is a Maori word usually used to describe a Maori gay, bisexual or trans-gender person. Taranaki has a group where young takataapui get together for informal social activities, however currently it isnt active.

If you want more information about this group then you can call the Health Promotion Unit on: (06) 753 7799.