Mama Maia - Kia U Kia Ora

09/09/2025

Friendly reminder 💖
We are on tomorrow at Hapai Whānau 🍃
2 Dunlop Road, hope to see you there.

Great info session on all things breastfeeding, meet a couple of our wonderful Māmā Maia kaimahi, connect with the lovely ladies of Hapai Whānau 🤗

Just a reminder! Our FREE Breastfeeding Essentials Class is happening on Wednesday, 10th September 🌸

This supportive, informative session (run in collaboration with Mama Maia - Kia U Kia Ora ) is open to all māmā – a perfect chance to:
✨ Learn practical tips
✨ Ask your questions
✨ Connect with other mums

📅 Wednesday 10th September
🕤 9:30–11:30 am
📍 Hāpai Whānau Building, 2 Dunlop Road, Te Puke

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌿

08/09/2025

We love this news!! 🧡💛🤎

Pregnant women in Whakatāne will soon no longer have to go to Tauranga for high-risk births. 👇

07/09/2025

Aroha mai whānau Katikati Mana Māmā is not on tomorrow, as our facilitator is unwell. We hope to see you on the 21st of September.

04/09/2025

Next Sunday, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori turns 50 a huge milestone for Aotearoa!

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori runs from 14–21 Mahuru (September)

To celebrate, Māmā Maia are running a little giveaway 🎁 A beautiful prize kindly donated by one of our amazing māmā, Paris Nuku 💐

The winner will be drawn on Sunday 21 September 🎉.

👉 To enter:

Comment below in te reo Māori with either

⚫️ A kīwaha (expression).

⚪️ A short sentence you use at home or work.

🔴 A whakataukī that resonates with you.

Every person who comments goes in the draw let’s fill the comments with the beauty of our reo! 🗣️💚

Kia kaha te reo Māori – ake ake ake! ✨

03/09/2025

We’re looking forward to connecting with the beautiful māmā and wonderful wāhine at Hāpai Hāpai Whanau

Come along, be part of the kōrero, and share in the collective wisdom that can support a positive and successful breastfeeding journey.

Just a reminder! Our FREE Breastfeeding Essentials Class is happening on Wednesday, 10th September 🌸

This supportive, informative session (run in collaboration with Mama Maia - Kia U Kia Ora ) is open to all māmā – a perfect chance to:
✨ Learn practical tips
✨ Ask your questions
✨ Connect with other mums

📅 Wednesday 10th September
🕤 9:30–11:30 am
📍 Hāpai Whānau Building, 2 Dunlop Road, Te Puke

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌿

02/09/2025

Today we have our wonderful Agnes who will be hosting Mana Mama 🍃

Mana Mama is a welcoming space to come in, connect with Agnes and other Māmā, ask any questions around breastfeeding and share any concerns you may have.

A great opportunity to get out of your house, engage in the community, in a safe and warm environment.

Agnes has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to breastfeeding and raising happy and healthy babies 🤗

Today, 10.30-12pm at the Arataki Plunket Rooms ✨

01/09/2025

Te Hā Haumanu — Term 3, Session 7

Today we had a last-minute relocation and improvised with what we delivered.

The weather didn’t keep our māmā away 🌬️ They decorated candles, matchboxes, drink coasters, fridge magnets, and beaded bracelets. Some even turned their creations into beautiful Father’s Day gifts 🎁💙

More than just crafts, these sessions are about holding space for our māmā a chance to step out of the house, connect with others, learn, and unleash their creativity. 💫

As always, our māmā shared laughs and kōrero while enjoying ginger loaf, fresh fruit, and delicious toasties prepared by our lovely Tira 🍞✨
Poutiri Wellness Centre

01/09/2025

Last week, we embarked on a trial basis, a collaborative journey to bring wellness to our māmā.

Working alongside Te Waka Aorangi, we sought to introduce mātauranga Māori through mirimiri to māmā who may have never experienced this healing modality before.

We operated directly out of their facility at the bottom of 17th Ave in Tauranga, bringing this kaupapa directly to where the need is.

To ensure accessibility, we removed common barriers -travel, cost, and time so we could truly awhi māmā on their wellness journey.

Some māmā left feeling elevated, while others left feeling grounded, mirimiri worked its healing in a unique way for each of the wāhine we encountered. We waited, welcomed, and farewelled each māmā with aroha, holding space for whatever they brought with them and however they needed to leave.

Poutiri Wellness Centre Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

31/08/2025

✨ Kia ora ✨
Te Puke Kindergarten have got a fun whānau fundraising event coming up – our Pō Kanikani / Preschool Disco 🎶💃🕺
A special chance for our tamariki (5 and under) to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with music, kai, and dancing!

📅 Thursday 18th September
⏰ 4:00-5:30pm
📍 The Orchard Church, 20 Macloughlin Dr
💰 $5 entry

Pizza, glow sticks& more! 🍕✨

Parents must supervise.

31/08/2025

Happy first day of Spring whānau.

Here is the line up for this week 🥰

31/08/2025

📣 PSA - venue change 🤗

Te Hā Haumanu wānanga will be on at our Station Road office today for all attending Māmā and pēpi 🍃

Looking forward to seeing our roopu on this wonderful Monday.

Also, good luck to all competitors of the AIMs games kicking off today 🙌🏽