Te Puāwai he Kākano
Maternity and Early Years
About Te Puāwai he Kākano
Te Puāwai he Kākano supports hapū māmā (pregnant mums), pāpā (dads), pēpi (babies), and tamariki (children) based in Whakatū / Nelson.
We provide professional, accessible Māori wellness services that align to the concepts of whānau ora and tino rangatiratanga, wrapping around māmā and pēpi to support the whole whānau.
Our services
Our qualified kaimahi work in partnership with whānau to ensure their needs are identified and responded to during the early days and years of raising tamariki. We provide:
Te Puāwai he Kākano team
Tamariki Ora Pūkenga Atawhai (Well Child nurse)
Ratonga Tautoko Whāngote (breastfeeding support)
Pūkenga Manaaki (whānau navigator)
Whānau Kaimahi-a-Iwi (social worker)
Kano Kano Ārai Mate (outreach immunisations)
Wānanga Hapūtanga (antenatal education)
Ngā Rōpu Matua (parenting groups)
Download a brochure about Te Puāwai he Kākano from this link [PDF].
Education and support groups
Wānanga Haputanga: Antenatal education group
We hold several wānanga throughout the year for hapū māmā and pāpā to learn about birthing and raising pēpi in the context of Te Ao Māori. Our antenatal educators, nurses, and pukenga manaaki work together to provide responsive and engaging information and experiences.
Pēpi Pakohe: Parents’ group
We facilitate a space for māmā, pāpā and pēpi to socialise and learn with other whānau. Our groups are a safe space for whānau to bond and kōrero.
Connection to other services
We can connect whānau to other Te Piki Oranga services, such as gestational diabetes specialists and mental health clinicians.
We can also refer whānau to other health providers and community organisations, to ensure whānau get the best care.
How to access Te Pūawai he Kākano
You can be referred to this service by your lead maternity carer, midwife or GP (family doctor). You can also refer yourself, or someone in you whānau by getting in touch with us directly:
Phone: 0800 ORANGA (672642)
Email: admin.tepuawai@tpo.org.nz
Use our online self-referral form: www.tpo.org.nz/enrol
Visit: Te Piki Oranga health hub at 308 Queen Street, Richmond (Waimeha).
Other services and support
Well Child Tamariki Ora - support through the early days and years of raising your tamariki
Immunisation Services - protection against diseases that can cause serious illness
Lactation Consultancy - breastfeeding support
