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At the Hauraki PHO (Te Puna Hauora Matua o Hauraki), we are a not-for-profit organisation that strives to improve and work alongside oranga-based services to ensure that everyone in Pare Hauraki, Pare Waikato can access the care they need when needed.

Safe Sleep Day 2026 is a moment for whānau and communities across Aotearoa to come together around a simple but importan...
04/06/2026

Safe Sleep Day 2026 is a moment for whānau and communities across Aotearoa to come together around a simple but important kaupapa: helping every pēpi sleep safely. SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy) continues to affect families each year, with the earliest months of life carrying the highest risk. Throughout June, including today on Safe Sleep Day, community events will encourage kōrero, learning, and support so whānau feel informed and confident about safe sleep practices. By sharing knowledge, asking questions, and looking out for one another, we can help more pēpi have the safe start they deserve. 'Mō ngā mokopuna te take' safer sleeps for all mokopuna.

Tēnā koutou Hapai Te Hauora - Maori Public Health, I ēnei mōhiohio✨

Keeping our pēpi safe, one pātai at a time.Safe sleep can feel overwhelming, especially for new parents and whānau. That...
03/06/2026

Keeping our pēpi safe, one pātai at a time.

Safe sleep can feel overwhelming, especially for new parents and whānau. That’s why we encourage you to reach out to your midwives, health professionals, and support services for guidance and reassurance.

28/05/2026

Every fortnight our Manukura jumps on with Rino and Nga Iwi FM - The Voice of Hauraki to highlight what’s happening in our spaces… tune in to hear more 🙌🏽

One last appreciation post to wrap up our Te Awhi Rito content ✨ We couldn’t finish without giving a huge mihi to Hinemo...
19/05/2026

One last appreciation post to wrap up our Te Awhi Rito content ✨

We couldn’t finish without giving a huge mihi to Hinemoa & James for your manaaki, mātauranga, and aroha throughout our Te Awhi Rito Wānanga.

Hinemoa, thank you for creating such a beautiful space for our whānau to learn, reconnect, and reflect. The mātauranga shared throughout the wānanga was deeply moving, and your ability to weave together whakapapa, taonga pūoro, tikanga, and the sacred journey of bringing life into the world was truly special to witness.

James, thank you also for the wisdom, mātauranga, and calm presence you brought throughout the day. Your knowledge and quiet strength were deeply grounding, and you are truly a strong pou to have alongside these kaupapa. Together, you both created a space filled with aroha, intention, and safety for all who attended.

Here are some whakaahua captured throughout the day of the beautiful taonga Hinemoa and James brought with them - from taonga pūoro, to ipu whenua, muka, and the many sacred pieces that helped bring the wānanga to life ✨

We are incredibly fortunate to experience wānanga like these under your guidance. Ngā mihi maioha ki a kōrua mō ngā taonga katoa i tohaina mai ki a mātou ❤️

If these insights shared over the last few days have sparked something within you, or if you are wanting to deepen your understanding of traditional pre- and post-birth practices, our next Hapū Wānanga in Thames on 12 June is an opportunity to come, learn, listen, and be part of these beautiful kōrero in person ✨

Registrations are now open here:
https://wkf.ms/4uaadMl

16/05/2026

A lot of people at our Te Awhi Rito Wānanga have never heard of Turuturu before.

Traditionally used during labour and birth, Turuturu supported wāhine to move freely, ground themselves, and work with their bodies throughout the birthing process ... a very different picture to how many of us have come to understand birth today.

What stood out most in this kōrero was realising how intentional our tūpuna were in the way they approached birth. Nothing was random. Every practice had purpose, every element supported the wellbeing of māmā and pēpi.

Relearning these practices isn’t about going backwards ... it’s about reconnecting with knowledge that still has value for our whānau today ✨

14/05/2026

‼️ Clarification: The instrument used in this video is a Pūtorino, which Hinemoa is using as a visual reference to demonstrate the shape and concept of Pūmotomoto, and should not be mistaken for the actual instrument itself!

One of the powerful kōrero shared during our Te Awhi Rito Wānanga was around Pūmotomoto ✨

Our tūpuna understood that pēpi begin receiving the world long before birth - through sound, touch, emotion, environment, and connection.

Traditionally, the Pūmotomoto flute was played to pēpi while still in the womb, during birth, and after birth. The oro of the taonga pūoro was used to help guide pēpi into the world, while also carrying whakapapa, intention, and mātauranga directly to them through their pūmotomoto - the soft spot of their head.

These are the kinds of teachings that remind us how deeply intentional our traditional birthing practices were, and how much care was placed around the spiritual and physical wellbeing of both pēpi and whānau ❤️

14/05/2026

There was something special about sitting together, hands weaving muka, stories flowing, and knowledge being shared across generations ✨

At our Te Awhi Rito Wānanga, the making of muka ties became more than just learning a skill ... it was a reminder of the care, intention, and sacredness woven through our traditional pre and post birth practices.

Each strand carries connection. To whakapapa. To pēpi. To those who came before us and the ways they nurtured and protected new life.

These are the kinds of moments that make wānanga so powerful ... spaces where mātauranga is not only taught, but felt ❤️

13/05/2026

What a beautiful weekend ❤️

Our recent Te Awhi Rito Wānanga brought together whānau to learn, reconnect, and share knowledge around pre and post birth rituals and practices grounded in mātauranga Māori.

There were so many powerful moments throughout the weekend ... meaningful kōrero, hands-on learning, deep reflection, aroha, and the strengthening of connections between our whānau and pēpi journeys ✨

Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing some of the gold from within the wānanga so you can see the value of these spaces, hear some of the learnings, and hopefully encourage more whānau to come along and experience it for themselves.

For now, enjoy this little recap from the weekend 👀❤️

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