Hapū Wānanga

A FREE kaupapa Māori labour, birth and parenting programme designed for whānau in Taranaki.

The Hapū Wānanga ki Taranaki programme is a fun and interactive course that shares information on tikanga Māori birthing and parenting practices, labour and birth, complementary therapies, safe sleep, breastfeeding and more. Whānau will have an opportunity to make their own ipu whenua (clay vessel) for babies placenta as well as a whītau muka (muka tie) to use.

Marae based, venues vary for each wānanga.
Time: 9am - 4pm both days
Duration: Two days

2023 WORKSHOPS

Date	Venue
May - Friday 26th and Saturday 27th	Muru Raupatu marae, Bell Block
June - Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th	Te Aroha ō Tītokowaru marae, Ōkaiawa
July - Friday 28th and Saturday 29th	Muru Raupatu marae, Bell Block
August - Friday 25th and 26th	Muru Raupatu marae, Bell Block
September - Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st	Te Aroha ō Tītokowaru marae, Ōkaiawa
October - Friday 20th and Saturday 21st	Muru Raupatu marae, Bell Block
November - Friday 17th and Saturday 18th	Muru Raupatu marae, Bell Block
December - Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th	Te Aroha ō Tītokowaru marae, Ōkaiawa

REGISTER HERE

What is involved?

Preparing to welcome a new pēpē into your whānau can be equally exciting and overwhelming. Hapū Wānanga is an interactive and fun programme for you and your whānau to provide you with the best information and skills in preparation for parenthood.

The programme is led in a kaupapa Māori way, delivered by Māori midwives and health professionals.

Over the two days, you will hear from interesting speakers, participate in interactive workshops and connect with other whānau who are on the same parenting journey.

What is provided in the programme?

All meals are provided including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, dietary requirements will be catered for. After completing both days or the online programme, you will receive a Wahakura and pēpē koha pack.

How to register

To register to attend, fill out the online registration form.

Contact details

If you have any questions or would like to get in contact with us, you can email us via kiaora@haputaranaki.co.nz or reach us on our Facebook page Hapū Wānanga Taranaki via messenger.

Last updated: Wednesday, April 12, 2023