Kids Need Dads Auckland

09/06/2026

Bookings are now open for our free online course, Stepping Stones.

🗓️ Starts Monday 15 June | Mondays | 7-9pm | Three-week online course.

Separation isn't just the end of a relationship, it's the start of significant change. New living arrangements, shifting responsibilities, and emotional challenges can feel overwhelming.

If you're a parent, you may also be wondering how best to support your children while navigating this transition yourself.

Stepping Stones is a guided course designed to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity. Join us over four weeks for expert advice, practical strategies, and a supportive environment where you can learn, reflect, and connect with others facing similar challenges.

🔗 The booking link for our June Stepping Stones course, starting Monday 15 June, is now live: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/stepping-stones-a-guide-to-separating-15th-to-29th-june-2026-tickets-1990291569662

16/09/2025

Kidz Need Dadz Tauranga marked 25 years of supporting dads through separation and family challenges. Founders Sheila and Reagan joined the celebration, with Good Bi***es Baking providing the cake 🎂

Read more here: https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/371532-kidz-need-dadz-marks-25-years-of-peer-support.html

Help us continue to be there for dads during tough times: https://givealittle.co.nz/org/kidz-need-dadz-nz

Kidz Need Dadz marks 25 years of peer support

07/09/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome dads out there! We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re here to support you and your kids every step of the way.

11/08/2025

We're Subletting Our West Auckland Office - Prime Location!

✨ 63sqm in Henderson CBD – Available Now! ✨
📍 Great North Road, surrounded by established businesses
🚆 Minutes to train & bus
🛍 Walk to WestCity Mall
💼 Ideal for professional services

Rent: $12,852 + GST p.a. | Outgoings: $2,805 + GST p.a.

📩 Message us or call 027 543 9527 to arrange a viewing!

07/07/2025

Stepping Stones – New Intake Now Open

📅 Starts 14 July | Mondays | 7–9 PM | 3-week online course (Zoom)

Separation can shake up your life with new routines, tough choices, and emotional challenges. Stepping Stones is a practical online course offering expert advice, effective strategies, and a supportive community to help you regain balance and move forward confidently.

If this resonates with you, we’d love to have you join us! Know someone navigating separation? Please share this with them👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/stepping-stones-a-guide-to-separating-tickets-1432297874499?aff=erelexpmlt

03/07/2025

Are you a ‘passenger parent’? This article, shared by RNZ, takes a closer look at what that means and why it matters.👇

When mums take the wheel, some heterosexual couples end up in a damaging driver-passenger parenting dynamic.

03/07/2025

Support Research on Fathers’ Postpartum Depression

The arrival of a newborn can be both joyful and challenging for parents. Jessica, a master’s student in Community Psychology at the University of Waikato, is researching support services for fathers experiencing postpartum depression in Aotearoa NZ. Want to learn more or participate?

Contact: Jessica at [email protected]

16/06/2025

🔍 Seeking Fathers for Research Study on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

We’ve been contacted by Riley, a psychology Master’s student at Massey University, who is conducting important research on the experiences of fathers of children (including adult children) diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).

This is the first known research in Aotearoa exploring the unique perspective of dads in this situation, and it aims to shed light on their journey, challenges, and coping strategies.

Who Riley is looking to speak with?

👉Fathers of a child diagnosed with BPD at least 2 years ago

👉Children can be of any age (including adults)

Interviews will take around 2–3 hours total (done in one or two sessions)

In-person (Auckland) or via video call for those elsewhere

Koha ($50–$100 gift card) offered to participants as a thank you

📧 If you're interested or want to know more, please email Riley at:
[email protected]