Whānau Āwhina Plunket Ōpōtiki

05/06/2026

Today we recognise Te Rā Mokopuna
Safe Sleep Day. 💙💫

As the colder months arrive, it's a timely reminder to ensure our pēpi have a safe sleep space.

✨ Place pēpi on their back to sleep, in their own safe sleep space, with no loose blankets, pillows or toys.

Small changes can make a big difference in keeping our mokopuna safe.

25/05/2026

Today at Tūhono Whānau we’re making space for creativity, connection and a little bit of fun 🎨💫

Creating together, laughing together and building our village one moment at a time 💕

26/04/2026

Kia ora e te whānau,
A friendly reminder that tomorrow we will have Tūhono Whānau from 10am to 12pm.

Come along to:
✨ Connect and have a kōrero with other whānau
🍽 Share some kai
👶 Watch our tamariki play, explore, and engage with one another

Nau Mai Haere Mai

24/04/2026

Today we pause to remember and honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served.

Lest we forget ✨ Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou

11/04/2026

Evacuation sites 📍🌧️

If you're still not sure where to go, here are our confirmed evacuation sites.

For information on Te Whānau-ā-Apanui check out their page.

Kia mātāara. Kia mārie. Kia manaaki tātou i a tātou anō.

Stay aware. Stay calm. Look after one another.

03/04/2026

No matter if you’re a māmā, pāpā, grandparent, or another member of the whānau, PlunketLine is here for you 💜

If you have a pātai about your pēpi or tamaiti, our registered nurses are available 24/7, even over the holidays.

☎ Call 0800 933 922 for free support anytime.

30/03/2026

Nau Mai Haere mai whānau e te whānau 🥰✨

Last Tūhono Whānau before we have a two week break for the school holidays

27/03/2026

Thank you everyone for braving the weather for the Big Latch On Ōpōtiki 2026 🤱✨

Māmā, pēpi and whānau coming together to celebrate breastfeeding. Sharing kōrero, kai and connecting. Beautiful to see our hāpori show up and celebrate together because it really does take a village 🌿

Thank you to the team at Bridge Street Cafe Opotiki for having us. Beautifully captured by Riria!!
Te Pou Oranga o te WhakatōheaBig Latch On (Aotearoa/New Zealand)

25/02/2026

✨ One more sleep e te whānau !!

E TE WHĀNAU!!! 🔥
KOTAHI TE RĀ E TOE ANA!!

Hopefully all the details are clear by now, but just in case:

🎟 Tickets:
Online at ticketspace.nz OR at the ticketing booths.
Ticket booths open 7AM
Gates open 8AM

🚗 Parking:
Limited parking around Whakatāne.
Traffic management will be in place.
Parking at Whakatāne High School (Saturday only).

🥪 Kai:
Yes - bring your own packed lunch.
No chilly bins.
Strictly NO glass containers.
No alcohol.

🪑 You can bring:
Trolleys / carts
Prams
Low chairs
Umbrellas

🚭 Smoke-free & vape-free event.

Thats us āpōpō…
Mataatua tawharautia! 🔥

18/02/2026

💚

Māmā & Pēpi Hub Open Day 💛

Nau mai haere mai, we warmly invite hapū wāhine, māmā and whānau to come along and experience the Māmā & Pēpi Hub at Te Rau Aroha.

📅 A hea/Date: 5 March 2026
🕚 Wā/Time: 11am – 2pm
📍 Ki hea/Location: Te Rau Aroha Whare
💰 Utu/Cost: Kore Utu/FREE for all whānau
📝 Rēhita/Registration: Register at the gate on arrival

Nau mai, come and connect, learn and spend time in a safe, welcoming and culturally grounded space designed to support māmā and pēpi from hapūtanga through early parenthood.

Ngā whakaritenga/On the day you can:

• Learn about the Māmā & Pēpi Hub and its kaupapa
• Join wellbeing kōrero and wānanga on pregnancy, postpartum and early parenting
• Meet our kaiāwhina and team
• Connect with other māmā and whānau
• Enjoy kai and activities for whānau

Bring yourselves, your pēpi and your whānau - we would love to see you there 💛