Whānau Āwhina Plunket - Taranaki

07/10/2026

Tēnā koutou e ngā māmā, we're pleased to announce our Term4 Restore Your Core series which will run for 8 weeks on the following dates:

19th October

2nd November

9th November

16th November

23rd November

30th November

7th December

14th December

Classes are on Mondays starting at 1030am and finishing with a kai at around 12pm

Location: Flourish Taranaki, St Chads Church, Omata Road, New Plymouth

This course is for māmā that have attended Hapū Wānanga and have given birth, and as the name suggests it is aimed at reconnecting with your body, particularly your core and pelvic floor muscles

During class our kaimahi (staff) can help look after babies, or you can keep them next to you.

Due to limited spots on this course, we require you to attend all 8 classes. We understand that circumstances out of your control can arise such as illness.

Mēnā he pātai, pātai mai - if you have any questions please reach out

Register at https://hapuwanangataranaki.as.me/RYC-T4

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

💜 A little thank you from Dunk It for Plunket 💜

We have received our mug for reaching $250 and tea towel for reaching $500 — and because it was Double Day, we received two tea towels.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated, bought something from our bake sale, came along to our events, shared our posts, or supported us in any way.

Together, we raised an amazing $500.20, reaching our goal and helping support the incredible work Plunket does for pēpi, tamariki and whānau.

We couldn’t have done it without our amazing community. 💜

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

07/10/2026

Oketopa | 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗮

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 Tiakina te Pā Harakeke Toddler Walks: These meet ups are for those with toddlers/tamariki on foot. We'll start together, move at different paces that suit whānau needs, and regroup often. Some walks will also be pram friendly. 𝑨 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕
10am - South Taranaki - locations vary weekly
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDWi4iMF-SXGUPxd8zbwRoCbX39WSVzLtZGD8NE4PTVtg_7Q/viewform?usp=header

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 Tiakina te Pā Harakeke Playgroup for parents and caregivers with tamariki 0-6years
10am-12pm, 34 Fairfield Road, Hāwera.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: haputaranaki.co.nz/tiakina

𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 & 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 Hapū Wānanga Kaupapa Māori Childbirth Education: Safesleep, Traditional Birthing Practices; Informed Consent and Decision Making, Pain Relief and Interventions and lots more
9am-4pm both dats, Muru Raupatu Marae, North Taranaki
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: haputaranaki.co.nz/register

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲: 8 week series commences October 19th. Māmā who have attended Hapū Wānanga in person or online and have had baby are eligible to join this class.
Flourish, North Taranaki
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: Please contact us for registration link

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03/10/2026

01/10/2026

🚗👶 Our first Car Seat Clinic of October is TOMORROW! 🎉

Our Kidsafe Taranaki Car Seat Technicians will be out and about and would love to see you! 💛

📍 144 South Road
⏰ From 9am

Then they’ll be heading over to:

📍 Bell Block Warehouse Car Park
⏰ From 1.30pm

Come along and make sure your little one’s car seat is fitted safely and correctly. ✅

No judgement, just friendly advice and practical help. 😊

👋 Pop in and say hi — our team will be waiting for you!

01/10/2026

We’re creating spaces where tamariki can grow in their tuakiritanga (identity), stand strong in their mana and learn what it means to walk confidently in who they are.

Because we’re not just raising tamariki. We’re nurturing the next generation of rangatira. 💚

🌿 Want to learn more about how we honour the mana and respect the tapu of tamariki? Head to our website to explore our kaupapa and mahi.

01/10/2026

School holidays + the beginning of spring = the perfect time for a wardrobe clean-out! 🌸👕

We’re now collecting donations for our annual Flourish Fill a Bag fundraiser.

Pass on those goodquality pieces you no longer wear, clear some space, and help raise funds to keep Flourish supporting parents and whānau across Taranaki.

Drop donations at Flourish Hall on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays between 9.30am and 3pm.

And pop Saturday 21 November in your diary now - $10 to fill a bag! 🙌