Taurima Te Pā Harakeke

23/06/2026

📣 Calling all tāne with pēpi in their lives or on the way!

Join us for a hands-on wānanga where you’ll learn to create your own Kāpeu - a traditional pounamu taonga worn by our tūpuna and used to support pēpi during teething and breastfeeding.

During this special day, you’ll:
✨ Learn pounamu shaping techniques using both machinery and traditional hoanga (sandstone) methods
✨ Create and take home a taonga for your whānau
✨ Connect with other fathers and father figures in a supportive environment

📅 Saturday, 4 July 2026
📍 Manaia Fire Station, 60 Goldfields Road, Manaia
⏰ 9.00am - 3.00pm

✅ Free to attend
✅ All kai and materials provided
✅ No experience required

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register using the QR code on the poster.

Nau mai, haere mai - come and create something meaningful for your pēpi and whānau.

16/05/2026

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

“The Magic of Cabbage Leaves” 🪄

It seemed especially fitting, following yesterday’s International Day of the Midwives, to share some mātauranga from our beautiful and knowledgeable Midwifery Lead, Dr Melissa Paekau-McBride (PhD, Midwifery)🤱🏽

In this short video, Mel demonstrates a simple and natural way to help soothe inflamed or engorged breasts using cabbage leaves - a gentle remedy many māmā have used during their breastfeeding journey 💚

As part of our upcoming kaupapa, we invite all hapū māmā and whānau to join us for:

HAPŪ WĀNANGA KI THAMES
📅 Friday 12th June 2026
🕘 9:00am – 2:30pm�
📍 210 Richmond Street (Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki - Whare Āwhina)

Come along to connect, learn, and strengthen your mātauranga around hapūtanga, birth, and wellbeing in a supportive kaupapa Māori environment

To enrol, register here:
🔗 https://forms.monday.com/forms/4201e412b050ed46430ac0696c348e5e?r=apse2

05/05/2026

Whakanuia | International Day of the Midwife🌸

As shared by our Hauraki PHO page, we’re kicking off our midwife spotlight with our Lead Midwifery Advisor. Mihi mai ki a Melissa Paekau-McBride (Mel), uri nō Ngāti Māhanga, Ngāti Toa me Ngāti Raukawa.

Mel consistently goes above and beyond for our whānau, with feedback that speaks to the impact she makes every day. She is a highly valued member of our team, and her care, skill, and dedication are appreciated.

Bringing 20 years of experience as a Lead Maternity Carer, Mel offers deep expertise and unwavering commitment to her mahi. Her advanced frenulectomy training, postgraduate midwifery qualifications, and mentoring of rural midwives and the MFYP programme reflect the breadth of her contribution. Most recently, she has added ultrasound training to her kete, further strengthening access to care for whānau across remote areas of Pare Hauraki and Pare Waikato.

It is a privilege to work alongside Mel and witness the care and support she provides to whānau throughout their hapūtanga journey. Nō mātou te maringanui, Mel - Thank you for the aroha you weave into your mahi.

05/05/2026

To celebrate International Midwives Day, we did something a little different, joining a shared lunch with a small group of inspiring, up-and-coming Māori and Pacific midwives at Wintec.

Today isn’t just about recognising those already working in the field, but also about celebrating student midwives who are dedicating themselves to this meaningful career path.

To all student midwives, keep up the great mahi, your hard work and long hours of study will pay off in the end.

To midwives already in the field, your mahi never goes unnoticed. The long days, sleepless nights, and dedication it takes to bring a beautiful baby into the world is truly incredible.

04/05/2026

It’s Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week 💛

Pregnancy and early parenthood can be beautiful — but they can also be overwhelming, exhausting, and lonely. And that’s more common than people think.

If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Support is out there, and it’s okay to ask for help.

Let’s check in on the parents around us this week — a message or small act of kindness can mean a lot.

To all the māmā and pāpā — you’re doing amazing mahi raising your pēpi. Never forget how incredible you are 💛