Ngā Purapura Whetū

Mātauranga Māori based support & counselling

Guided by the Pā Harakeke Model, Ngā Purapura Whetū provide a range of support that is grounded in wellness through Mātauranga Māori, mental health, community based support and Rongoā Māori. From various programmes for mātua taiohi, wānanga hapūtanga, romiromi and mobile Māori playgroup to counselling, their care is grounded thoroughly in Te Ao Māori.

Wānanga Hapūtanga

Antenatal programme for hapū māmā and their whānau.

Grounded in tikanga Māori, Wānanga Hapūtanga provides a safe and supportive space for whānau to reconnect with traditional birthing knowledge and practices — a sacred journey empowering hapū māmā and their whānau to prepare for parenthood, and our team are privileged to be part of that haerenga.

Tākaro Ki Tua

Free mobile Māori playgroup.

Regularly holding playgroups and workshops at Te Oro in Glen Innes, Panmure Library and Ōmaru (Pt. England Reserve), Tākaro ki Tua helps mātua and their tamariki connect to Te Ao Māori through engagement in Māori based play.

Rongoā Māori & Counselling

With mental, spiritual and physical hauora as key components of our entire service, the Ngā Purapura Whetū team provide romiromi and counselling sessions for whānau enrolled in the wider Ki Tua o Matariki services.

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