Tamariki & Whānau
Caring for māmā, pēpi and whānau – from pregnancy through baby’s first year. We help you find a midwife, connect with services, and adjust to life with your newborn. We are here to awhi you every step of the way.
Any māmā can experience perinatal mental wellbeing during hapūtanga (pregnancy) and up to a year after welcoming their pēpi.
Having a baby is a life-changing experience. It’s natural to feel a wide range of emotions – joy, love, tiredness, uncertainty. Difficult feelings start to affect your day-to-day life, you don’t have to go through it alone. We’re here to awhi you.
The Well Child Tamariki Ora programme is a free series of health checks and support visits for all whānau with tamariki up to 5 years of age. Our team of Registered Nurses and Kaitiaki use a kaupapa Māori approach to nurture the wellbeing, development and potential of your tamariki. We’re here to awhi you, your tamariki and your whole whānau – every step of the way
We support māmā, pāpā and whānau in a way that feels right for you — grounded in kaupapa Māori, caring for and supporting you to maintain your hauora and wellbeing.
Tipu Ora Tiaki Whānau – hapū māmā aged 19 or younger. Partners, whānau and support people welcome.
Kahu Piringa – Hapū māmā aged 20 or older, with tamariki under 5 years old. Partners, whānau and support people welcome.
We provide immunisation clinics every Tuesday 9:00am to 3:30pm, at 16-20 Houkotuku Street, Ōhinemutu. Call us on free on 0800 348 2400 to book an appointment with one of our Registered Nurses.
Want to quit smoking? We offer free tools, one-on-one support and encouragement tohelp you take that next step–at your pace, in a way that works for you. We also offerincentives to help keep you motivated along the way! You don’t have to do it alone–we’re here to awhi you every step of the way