Te Puāwai he Kākano
Maternity and Early Years Services
Ratonga whāinga - about Te Puāwai he Kākano
Te Puāwai he Kākano supports hapū māmā, pāpā, pēpi, and tamariki (pregnant mums, dads and children).
We can support whānau from the moment you are thinking about having a family (preconception) to the time your tamariki is five years old.
We provide professional, accessible Māori wellness services that align to the concepts of whānau ora and tino rangatiratanga. Placing māmā, whānau and pēpi at the centre of our care.
Te Puāwai he Kākano team
Ō mātou ratonga - our services
Our qualified kaimahi work in partnership with whānau to ensure their needs are identified and responded to during the early days and years of raising tamariki. We provide:
Tautoko Whāngote (breastfeeding and lactation support) - Whakatū based
We have the only Māori Lactation Consultant in Te Tauihu
Pūkenga Manaaki (whānau navigator)
Whānau Kaimahi-a-Iwi (social worker)
Wānanga Hapūtanga (antenatal education)
Pēpi Pākohe (parenting groups)
Mātauranga me ngā rōpu tautoko - education and support groups in Whakatū
Wānanga Hapūtanga: Antenatal education group
We hold several wānanga in Whakatū throughout the year for hapū māmā and pāpā to learn about pregnancy, birthing and raising pēpi. Wānanga Hapūtanga are led by our midwives, nurses and pūkenga manaaki.
Pēpi Pakohe: Parents’ group
We facilitate a space in Whakatū for māmā, pāpā and pēpi to socialise and learn with other whānau. Our groups offer a safe space for whānau to enjoy time together, bond and kōrero.
Photo by Shernade Photography
Hononga ki ētahi atu rātonga - connection to other services
We can connect whānau to other Te Piki Oranga services, such as whānau ira nurses and mental health clinicians.
We can also refer whānau to other health providers and community organisations, to ensure whānau get the best care.
Whakaurunga paearu - how to access Te Pūawai he Kākano
You can be referred to this service by your lead maternity carer, midwife or GP (family doctor). You can also refer yourself, or someone in your whānau by getting in touch with us directly:
Phone: 0800 ORANGA (672642)
Email: admin.tepuawai@tpo.org.nz
Use our online self-referral form: www.tpo.org.nz/enrol
Visit: Te Piki Oranga health hub at 308 Queen Street, Richmond (Waimeha).
