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Supporting the wellbeing of our babies and whānau
Pēpe Ora provides information to help you find the right services for you and your baby in the Wairarapa, from pregnancy to before school. Pēpe Ora is guided by the Māori Health Model Te Whare Tapa Whā, a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Pēpe Ora illustrates Te Whare Tapa Whā with the four pillars of maternal care; Taha tinana – physical wellbeing, taha hinengaro – mental and emotional wellbeing, taha wairua – spiritual wellbeing, and taha whānau – social wellbeing. The four pillars represent the foundations to build upon the wellbeing of pēpe, māmā and whānau.
Taha Tinana
Physical Wellbeing
Taha Hinengaro
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
Taha Wairua
Spiritual Wellbeing
Taha Whānau
Family & Social Wellbeing
Taha Tinana
Physical Wellbeing
Service name: Masterton Medical Centre
Contact phone: 06 370 0011
Address: 4 Colombo Rd, Landsdowne, Masterton
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free for under 13’s
Business Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8am-6pm. Wed 9am-6pm
Website: http://www.mastertonmedical.co.nz/
Service name: Youth Kinex – Masterton Medical Youth Clinic
Contact phone: 06 370 0011, 0800 222 505
Address: First Floor, Cnr Chapel and Jackson Street, Masterton
Email: Facebook Message
Referral process: Masterton Medical offers free and confidential consults for youth aged 13 – 23 years. You can make an appointment through Masterton Medical.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Website: https://www.facebook.com/mmlyouthclinic/
https://www.mastertonmedical.co.nz/service/youth-clinic/
https://youth.connectingcommunities.org.nz/
Service name: Whaiora Medical Centre
Contact phone: 06 370 0818
Address: 394 Queen St, Masterton
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free for under 13’s
Business Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm
Website: http://www.whaiora.nz/content/whaiora-medical-centre
Service name: Kuripuni Medical Centre
Contact phone: 06 377 4093
Address: Kuripuni Medical Centre Crayne St Masterton
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free for under 13’s
Business Hours: Mon Tues Wed Fri 8.30am-6pm, Thurs 8.30am-5.30pm
Website: https://healthpages.co.nz/directory/listing/general-practices-kuripuni-medical-centre
Service name: Carterton Medical Centre
Contact phone: 06 379 8105
Address: 159-163 South High Street, Carterton, Wairarapa
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free for under 13’s
Business Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 8am-5pm Tues 8am-7pm
Website: http://cartertonmed.co.nz/
Service name: Greytown Medical Centre
Contact phone: 06 304 9012
Address: 186 East Street, Greytown
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free for under 13’s
Business Hours: Mon and Tues 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-7pm, Thurs Fri 8am-5pm
Website: http://greytownmedical.co.nz/
Service name: Martinborough Medical Centre
Contact phone: 06 306 9501
Address: 5 Oxford Street, Martinborough 5711, Wairarapa
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free for under 13’s
Business Hours: Monday- 8am-7pm Tues- Fri 8am-5pm
Website: https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/gp/martinborough-health-centre/
Service name: Featherston Medical Centre
Contact phone: 06 308 9220
Address: 3 Clifford Square, Featherston, Wairarapa
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free for under 13’s
Business Hours: Monday- 8am-7pm Tues- Fri 8am-5pm
Website: http://www.feathmed.co.nz/
Service name: Green Prescription Hapū Māmā – Nuku Ora
Contact phone: 06 370 0157
Address: Wairarapa Sports Hub, 371 Queens Street, Masterton
Email: grx@nukuora.org.nz
Referral process: Lead Maternity Care services / Midwives (LMCs), Obstetricians, GPs, Dieticians, registered healthcare professionals or by self-referral if the programme criteria are met.
Information: Healthy eating and movement support for Hapū Māmā and postpartum women. Home visits with māmā and whānua, tailored nutrition and movement tautoko, up to 12 months of support.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm Weds 10.30am – 5.00pm
Website: http://www.nukuora.org.nz/active-health-and-wellness
National links: www.facebook.com/nukuoragreenprescription
Service name: Eating for Healthy Pregnant Women (healthed.govt.nz)
Email: Email can be sent online via the website under contact us
Service Area Coverage: NZ Nation Wide, local resource distribution locator online
Other Organisations for information:
• Healthline 0800 611 116
• New Zealand College of Midwives
• La Leche League (for breastfeeding support and information)
• Maternity Services Consumer Council
• NZ Multiple Birth Association, PO Box 1258, Wellington
• Parents Centre New Zealand
• Dietitian at local public health unit
• Ministry of Primary Industries (for food safety and label reading advice)
Service name: Eating for Healthy Breastfeeding Women (healthed.govt.nz)
Email: Email can be sent online via the website under Contact Us.
Service Area Coverage: NZ Nation Wide, local resource distribution locator online
Other Organisations for information:
• Healthline 0800 611 116
• Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• La Leche League for breastfeeding support and information
• NZ Multiple Birth Association, PO Box 1258, Wellington
• Parents Centre New Zealand
• Dietitian at local public health unit
Service name: Diabetes Wairarapa
Contact phone: 06 377 4777 – Simon Knowles
Address: Volunteers hold community support group meetings on the last Wednesday of the month between 10am – 12pm at Roseneath in Carterton
Email: simonnpeterk@xtra.co.nz
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa Wide, from infants up
Cost: Free
Business Hours: 9am – 12pm
Website: www.diabetes.org.nz
Service name: Green Prescription for Whānau
Contact phone: 04 380 2070
Address: Wairarapa Sports Hub, 371 Queens Street, Masterton
Email: grx@nukuora.org.nz
Referral process: Self-referral
Information: Whānau centred healthy kai, movement and wellbeing support for children aged 1 – 17 years and whānau. Home visits with whānau, tailored healthy kai and movement tautoko, fun group activities and up to 12 months support.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.nukuora.org.nz/active-health-and-wellness
National links: www.facebook.com/nukuorareenprescription
Service name: Immunisation
Contact phone: 0800 466 863
Referral process: Done by appointment through your GP Medical Practice.
Service Area Coverage: National
Website: www.immune.org.nz
National Links: Immunisation Advisory Centre Facebook Page
Wairarapa Maternity Website – Pēpe & You
Service name: Wairararapa Chiropractic Clinic
Contact phone: 06 377 0823
Address: 14 Opaki Road, Masterton
Email: info@wairarapachiro.co.nz
Referral process: Self Referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Cost
Business Hours: Mon 8am – 7pm, Tue 7am – 5pm, Wed 9am – 7pm, Thurs 9am – 6pm, Fri 7am – 3pm
Website: https://www.wairarapachiropractic.co.nz/
National links: https://www.facebook.com/wairarapachiropractic/
Service name: Koha Chiro
Contact phone: 06 377 0823
Address: 14 Opaki Road, Masterton
Email: info@wairarapachiro.co.nz
Referral process: Self Referral
Information: The team from Wairarapa Chiropractic would like to make chiropractic care accessible for the Wairarapa community. Koha Chiro is a way for you and your whānau to benefit from chiropractic care for koha.
Koha: a way to express gratitude which can come in the form of a smile, food, a gift or advice.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Koha
Business Hours: Please enquire
Service name: Wairarapa Fruit and Vege Co-op
Contact phone: 021 028 37876
Address: For Carterton location contact the Coordinator.
Featherston, 49 Fox Street, St. Johns Church, 2.30 – 3.30pm, 5.30 – 6.30pm
Masterton, 54 High Street, Epiphany Office, 12.15 – 1.00pm, Lock box
Masterton, 2 Stuart Crescent, Te Awhina Cameron Community House, 2.00 – 3.00pm
Email: wairarapafuitveg@gmail.com
Referral process: Sign up online by completing form or contacting the Coordinator.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: $12 weekly (by internet banking, or discuss options with Coordinator
Business Hours: Payment by Thursday 5pm for pick up weekly the following Wednesday. The pickup times are provided below each location.
Website: http://www.rph.org.nz/public-health-topics/nutrition/fruit-and-vege-co-ops/wairarapa/
Service name: Masterton Foodbank
Contact phone: 06 370 8034
Address: 7 Cricket Street, Masterton
Service name: Carterton Foodbank
Contact phone: 06 379 4092
Address: Haumanu House, Holloway Street, Carterton
Service Area Coverage: Carterton
Cost: Free
Service name: Salvation Army, Carterton
Contact phone: 06 379 7176
Address: 204 High Street, Carterton
Service Area Coverage: Carterton
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.foodbank.co.nz/salvation-army-carterton
Service name: Martinborough Foodbank
Contact phone: 021 657 560
Address: 39 Strasbourge Street, Martinborough
Service name: South Wairarapa Foodbank Collective
Contact phone: 06 390 3663 or 022 646 3702 (txt also)
Address: Rear door of old Courthouse, 70 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston
Service Area Coverage: South Wairarapa
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.featherston.info/listing/832648
Info to come
Service name: CCS Disability In Action
Contact phone: 06 378 2426
Address: 36 Bannister Street, Masterton 5810
Email: Admin.Wairarapa@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
Referral process: Contact CCS, some of their service may require referal, some self-referal or as your GP or Focus to assess your need.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Business Hours: Mon – Fri 10am – 1.00pm
Website: www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/contact/branch-information/masterton/
National links: www.facebook.com/CCSDisabilityAction/
Service name: Allergies New Zealand
Contact phone: 0800 623 3912
Address: PO Box 56117, Dominion Road Auckland 1446
Email: advisor@allergy.org.nz
Referral process: Referral from GP to a specialist in Wellington, or can self-refer. Allergy NZ is a national charity that offers reliable information, education and support so you can manage you or your child’s allergy, and live an active and healthy lifestyle.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa Wide
Website: http://www.allergy.org.nz/
Links: http://www.allergy.org.nz/Allergy+help/Allergy+specialists+and+other+useful+contacts.html
Service provider: To have your cervical smear test, you need to see a nurse, doctor, Māori health provider or other healthcare service. If you would prefer a female doctor or nurse, you can ask when making your appointment.
Contact phone: 0800 729 729 or look for your GP practice under the Medical Centres Wairarapa tab.
Email: screening@moh.govt.nz
Cost: There is a cost, but find out from your health provider the fees for this service. Some providers offer a free or low cost option.
Website: https://www.timetoscreen.nz/cervical-screening/having-smear/
Links:
https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/c/cervical-screening/
Service name: Breastscreen Aotearoa is New Zealand’s free national breast screening programme for Women aged between 45 and 69. If you have concerns or need to talk with someone, contact your GP directly
Contact phone: : 0800 270 200
Address: The Mobile Unit Schedule is located at Whaiora, Te Putahi Manawa o Whaiora, 394 Queen Street, Masterton. Times can be found on the Time to Screen Website below.
Service Area Coverage: Greater Wellington Region
Website: https://www.timetoscreen.nz/breast-screening/
Links: https://www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/breast-awareness/mammograms
Taha Hinengaro
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
Service name: Te Hauora Runanga o Wairarapa Inc – Whanau Support Services
Contact phone: 06 378 0140 or 0800 666 744
Address: 101 Chapel Street, Masterton
Email: throwinc@tehauora.org.nz
Referral process: Anyone living in the Wairarapa. Each programme has their own refined criteria, refer to website or phone Te Hauora.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm
Service name: Motuoru Development Services Ltd
Contact phone: 0800 080 171 or 027 436 7544
Address: 41 Perry Street, Masterton
Email: motuoru.developmentservices@gmail.com or message via facebook
Referral process: Self-Referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Cost
Business Hours: Thursday – Saturday 9.00am – 5pm
Information: \we offer a variety of workplace, online, group and individual workshops tailored to your needs, covering subjects such as; resilience, grief, challenging behaviours, emotions, stress management, goal setting, relationships, bullying, teenagers, time management and lots more. Refer to website for more details.
Website: https://motuorudevelopment.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Motuoru/
Service name: Brainwave Trust, early years last forever, whakamana i te tamaiti
Contact phone: 09 528 3981
Email: info@brainwave.org.nz
Information: Our aim is to raise public awareness through research on the importance of brain development in the early years. We educate parents, professionals, students and wider communities through programmes, presentations and resources.
Service Area Coverage: National – local Wairarapa presenters available
Cost: Cost
Website: brainwave.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrainwaveTrust/
Service name: Parents Centre Wairarapa
Contact phone: 06 379 5070
Address: PO Box 715, Masterton
Email: wairarapa@parentscentre.org.nz or message via Facebook
Referral process: Self-Referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Cost
Information: Offering Antenatal Education, membership, courses, and activities.
Service name: The Triple P Centre- Positive Parenting Program
Contact phone: 06 379 5407 ext 701 or 027 509 626
Address: 185 High St, Carterton
Email: samw@waisct.org.nz
Referral process:
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa Wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday to Thursday
Website: https://www.triplep-parenting.net.nz/nz-uken/triple-p/
Triple P is an internationally acclaimed parenting programme. It’s considered one of the world’s best because it has been scientifically shown to work and has already helped more than four million children and their families in more than 25 countries.
Service name: P.O.P.S Pēpe Ora Parenting Support
Contact phone: 027 3480 464
Address: Hau Kāinga, 15 Queen Street Masterton
Email: dushka.graham4@gmail.com
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Cost: Free
Business Hours:
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10.00 – 11.00am |
POPS antenatal for hapū māmā |
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11.00 – 11.30am |
Collective presentations |
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11.30am – 12.00pm |
Light lunch – all welcome |
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12.00pm – 1.00pm |
Afternoon programme |
Website: pepeora.nz
For further information please refer to Breastfeeding Wairarapa Facebook Page.
Provides antenatal support for hapū māmā and pēpi, you can bring along whānau/friends for support. This is a safe and supportive environment to ask questions and connect with other pregnant mums, facilitated by Sam Kahukura our local Māori Lead Maternity Carer, supported by our Kaiawhina Dushka Graham. All are welcome, kai is provided.
Service name: Parenting with Heart, Kelsey McGarry (Facilitator)
Contact phone: 027 329 9466
Address: Featherston
Email: kelsey@withheart.nz
Referral process: Self-referral, please contact Kelsey via email or phone to enquire.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Cost: Yes, ongoing funding sourced to subsidise costs where we can, please contact Kelsey for costings of the course you wish to attend.
Business Hours: ‘Parenting With Heart’ will hold evening ‘Discussion & Dessert’ evenings where we will have discussions around a topic, read a chapter of a book and discuss together, or watch relevant educational DVD’s etc … and of course, eat dessert.
Website: http://www.withheart.nz/
Information: Parent Infant Classes (newborn to six months) with a follow on Toddler Class (12months +) to support you in learning more skills with which to partner your toddler. Courses run for two hours over ten weeks.
Service name: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Contact phone: 0800 472 637
Address: Auckland based with local supports
Referral process: Self-referral
Service Area Coverage: NZ Wide
Business Hours: 9am – 2pm
Website: https://www.grg.org.nz/
Information: Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenTM Trust NZ (GRG) is a registered Charitable Trust operating throughout New Zealand providing support services to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren on a full-time basis. Our vision is for a community where grandparents raising grandchildren are empowered to provide a safe, secure and nurturing home for their grandchildren.
Service name: Hapū Ora Quit Smoking Programme
Contact phone: 0800 494 246
Address: 394 Queen Street, Masterton
Email: tari@whaiora.org.nz
Referral process: Self Referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm
Website: www.whaiora.org.nz
National links: www.facebook.com/WhaioraMasterton
Service name: ChangeAbility – Counselling & Family Violence Services
Contact phone: Counselling Services 06 377 5716 or Family violence Services 06 377 0933
Address: 7 Victoria St, Masterton
Email: contact@changeability.org.nz
Referral process: Self referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Business Hours: Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5.00pm
Cost: Free
Website: https://changewairarapa.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeAbility-Counselling-Family-Violence-Services-304428366928555/
Service name: Child Adolescent Mental Health Services
Contact phone: 0508 432 432
Address: Level 2, 49-51 Lincoln Rd, Masterton
Referral process: Self referral
Information: Provides mental health information, assessment, treatment and support options for children/tamariki and young people /rangitahi aged 0 – 19 yrs and their whanau/ families.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Mon- Fri 8am-4.30pm
Website: http://www.mhaids.health.nz/our-services/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services/
Service name: Te Hauora
Contact phone: 06 378 0140 or free phone 0800 666 744
Address: 101 Chapel Street, Masterton 5810
Email: throwinc@tehauora.org.nz
Referral process: Self referall, whanau, GP, medical practices or community services
Information: Our focus is the total holistic wellbeing of Tangata Whaiora.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur 8.30am – 5.00pm Tues 8.30am – 8.00pm Fri 8.30am – 2.00pm
Website: www.tehauora.org.nz
Service name: Pathways
Contact phone: 06 370 6100
Address: Level 1 The Departmental Building, 35-37 Chapel Street, Masterton 5810
Email: wairarapa@pathways.co.nz
Referral process: Self referral, your GP can refer, referrals also made through community mental health teams within the Wairarapa District Health Board.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur 8.30am – 5.00pm Tues 8.30am – 8.00pm Fri 8.30am – 2.00pm
Website: www.pathways.co.nz
National links: www.carenz.co.nz www.workwise.org.nz
We’re passionate about supporting people with experience of mental illness or addictions – we’ve been dedicated to it for more than 25 years.
Service name: Specialist Maternal Mental Health Wairarapa Consult-Liaison Service
Contact phone: 0800 946 9800
Address: Wairarapa Hospital, Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton
Referral process: If you are pregnant or have a baby up to 12 months with a mental health concern, you can ask a health professional to contact Maternal Mental Health for advice and support. Your LMC or midwife can refer you to the Wahine Wellness Clinic which runs monthly at the Wairarapa Maternity unit. You will need a prior arranged appointment.
Urgent or crisis calls must be made to 0508 432432
Information: Our clinician offers support and advice to birth parents, their infants and whānau, who require mental health support.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Limited to 2 days a week by appointment and arrangement.
Website: www.mhaids.health.nz
Service name: Te Wahapūahoaho Yellow Brick Road (Mental Health and Addiction Service)
Contact phone: 06 377 3081 Freephone 0508 432 432
Address: 323 Queen St, Masterton
Email: admin@sfwai.org.nz
Referral process: Self-referral or through GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections.
If you are concerned about someones mental health and you want some support, you can call us or drop in to see us or ask other health professionals to refer you.
Information: We support families and whānau who have a family member affected by mental health or addictions. We also provide multiple services including programme, advocacy, education and vocational services.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Mon-Fri 10am to 3pm
Website: http://www.yellowbrickroad.org.nz
Service name: Community Mental Health, Wairarapa Hospital
Contact phone: 0508 432 432 During business hours,
for 24/7 crisis mental health and addictions contact Te Haika on 0800 745 477
Address: Wairarapa Hospital, Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton
Referral process: Self-Referral, or referred by supporting health professional.
Information: Our community-based mental health service is for adults aged 18years and older who live in the Wairarapa. Te Haika is a 24/7 mental health and addictions contact centre for people in crisis or experiencing moderate to severe mental health or addiction problems.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, after hours redirected to Te Haika
Website: www.mhaids.health.nz
Service name: Autism Wairarapa
Contact phone: 06 370 4590
Address: Unit 11/392 Queen Street, Masterton
Email: autismwairarapa@gmail.com
Referral process: Self-Referral, or referred by supporting health professional.
Information: We are a community-based charity in the Wairarapa providing support, advocacy and information to those who live or work with individuals with Autism and associated conditions. We provide support groups, “Ausome Kids”, The Spectrum and Lego programs.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Tuesday 9.00am – 2.30pm, Wednesday & Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm
Website: www.autismwairarapa.co.nz
Service name: The Ruth Project
Contact phone: 027 778 8022
Email: office@theruthprojectwai.onmicrosoft.com
Referral process: Self-referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.facebook.com/theruthprojectwai/?ref=page_internal/
Information: A service for families struggling with mental health before, during and after child birth. Supporting women suffering from perinatal depression, their partners, their children and their whanau, regardless of age, and offers additional support between clinical appointments. We offer one to one mentoring, an online support group and weekly coffee groups on Wednesdays, check online for times and locations
Service name: SANDS Wairarapa
Contact phone: 021 297 4801
Address: PO Box 169, Carterton
Email:
Referral process: Make direct contact with the local Wairarapa Coordinator by phoneing the cell phone number provided, or make contact online via the website provided for the Wairarapa.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm
Website: www.sands.org.nz
National links: Sands New Zealand is a network of parent-run, non-profit groups supporting families affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth. We offer support and information for parents, grandparents, siblings, children, families, health professionals and friends. We are not counsellors but, we are empathetic, non-judgemental and inclusive to anyone grieving no matter the reason their loss of their baby.
Service name: Hōkai Tahi
Contact phone: 0800 006 227
Address: 21 Worksop Road, Masterton
Email: info@hōkaitahi.nz
Referral process: Self-referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Website: hōkaitahi.nz
Information: Our service provides crisis pregnancy support, practical pregnancy support and post termination counselling. We support women and their whanau facing an unexpected pregnancy or baby loss in any circumstance and gestation. Hōkai Tahi offers a clinically based, community-focused service that supports the primary health care network. Our professionally trained support coordinators bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to bring you a confidential and understanding space in which to share.
Taha Wairua
Spiritual Wellbeing
Service name: Wairarapa Maternity
Contact phone: 06 946 9815
Address: Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton
Email: webcontact@wairarapamaternity.nz
Referral process: LMC, GP
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: 24 hrs
Website: www.wairarapamaternity.nz
We believe in Kindness and Care to support you at this wonderful time. Atawhai midwives take small caseloads of women per month each, so that we can offer flexible and focused care for you.
Service name: Find Your Midwife Wairarapa Online
Contact phone: 06 946 9800 Wairarapa Hospital for Wairarapa Maternity
Address: Wairarapa Maternity, Wairarapa Hospital, Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton.
Referral process: Self-Referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.findyourmidwife.co.nz/midwives/wairarapa
https://www.wairarapamaternity.nz/birthing-pool-booking/
Information: Once you have confirmed you are pregnant the first thing you need to do is find an LMC (midwife). An LMC will be responsible for your care throughout your pregnancy, birth and up to six weeks after your baby is born. Not all LMC’s offer home birth, so if you are interested in a home birth ask your LMC if they provide this service. Please note GPs do not offer LMC maternity care in the Wairarapa. You can book the birthing pool on the link provided through Wairarapa Maternity.
Service name: Happy Birthday
Contact phone: 027 945 2295
Email: carole.wheeler@hotmail.com
Referral process: Self-referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Please contact Carole Wheeler the provider to find out when the courses will be held.
Website: https://happybirthdaywairarapa.weebly.com/
Information: Happy Birth Day – an independent service provider dedicated to enabling parents, through the use of breathing techniques, relaxation, visualisation and affirmations, to enjoy a positive, calm, gentle birth for their baby, and a positive birthing experience.
Service name: Spinning babies
Contact phone: 027 945 2295
Email: carole.wheeler@hotmail.com
Referral process: Self-referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Please contact Carole Wheeler the provider to find out when the courses will be held.
Website: https://happybirthdaywairarapa.weebly.com/
Information: Spinning Babies® Parent Classes, 3 hour class to prepare physically during pregnancy for more comfort whilst pregnant and for ease in birth. Balancing the pelvis and uterus make more space for the baby to choose a good position to enter the pelvis for birth.
Many families/whanau take the placenta/Whenua home with them to bury it and return it to the earth.
If you wish to do this we will provide an Ipu Whenua which is totally biodegradable and made out of natural materials; it is ready to be buried and will gradually breakdown over time.
Please discuss this with your LMC midwife if you wish to find out more.
Many families/whanau take the placenta/Whenua home with them to bury it and return it to the earth.
If you wish to do this we will provide an Ipu Whenua which is totally biodegradable and made out of natural materials; it is ready to be buried and will gradually breakdown over time.
Please discuss this with your LMC midwife if you wish to find out more.
Many families/whanau take the placenta/Whenua home with them to bury it and return it to the earth. If you wish to do this we will provide an Ipu Whenua which is totally biodegradable and made out of natural materials; it is ready to be buried and will gradually breakdown over time. Please discuss this with your LMC midwife if you wish to find out more. Thank you for being earth friendly at this special time in your life.
Service name: Multiple Births
Contact phone: 0800 489 467
Email: info@multiples.org.nz
Referral process: Self-referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.multiples.org.nz/
Information: Support services for families of multiples are provided by a range of organisations. Contact us for further information.
Service name: Wairarapa Hospital Antenatal
Contact phone: 06 946 9800
Address: Wairarapa Maternity, Wairarapa Hospital, Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton
Referral process: Self-Referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Business Hours: Evening sessions 6.30pm – 9.00pm dates confirmed through registration
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.wairarapamaternity.nz/antenatal-class-enquiry-form/
Information: Register online through Wairarapa Maternity with the link provided. Once registered with your details you will be contacted to confirm dates and times for your antenatal classes. Alternatively you can contact Wairarapa Maternity for more details.
Service name: Parents Centre Wairarapa
Contact phone: 06 379 5070
Address: PO Box 715 Masterton
Referral process: Self-Referral, enrolment is expected prior to 20 weeks pregnancy.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Business Hours: Our classes are held over 2 Sundays, 2 weeks apart. Classes are held in either Greytown, Featherston or Masterton depending on the need of the group.
Cost: Costs associated – enquire when booking
Website: https://www.wairarapaparentscentre.org/antenatal-dates
Information: Our Childbirth Educators are experienced and skilled facilitators who equip expectant parents with the knowledge and skills to have positive birth experiences through making informed choices that are right for you. They provide a range of information and facilitate discussions to support parents through pregnancy, childbirth and the care of your newborn baby. It’s an opportunity to meet other expectant parents, form an on-going support network and friendships.
Service name: Baby and You – Parents Centre Wairarapa
Contact phone: 06 379 5070
Address: PO Box 715 Masterton
Referral process: Self-Referral, aim to attend a course soon after your baby is born, enrolments are accepted for babies up to 12 weeks old.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Business Hours: This is covered over a five session course, and is usually held over five consecutive weeks.
Cost: Costs associated – enquire when booking
Website: https://www.wairarapaparentscentre.org/babyandyou
Information: The ‘Baby and You’ programme follows on from antenatal classes and offers sound tips and strategies as you begin your remarkable journey into parenthood. The course covers good feeding and sleeping habits, common infant complaints, infant massage, and much more.
Service name: P.O.P.S Pēpe Ora Parenting Support
Contact phone: 027 3480 464
Address: Ōhua Popoia, 43 Harley Street Masterton
Email: dushka.graham4@gmail.com
Referral process: Self-referral, call or txt Dushka Graham on the number provided to register.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Every Wednesday during school terms, 10am – 12pm
Website: pepeora.nz
Information: Provides antenatal support for hapū māmā and pēpi, you can bring along whānau/friends for support. This is a safe and supportive environment to ask questions and connect with other pregnant mums, facilitated by Sam Kahukura our local Māori Lead Maternity Carer, supported by our Kaiawhina Dushka Graham. All are welcome, kai is provided.
Service name: Ahuru Mōwai Wānanga
Contact phone: 06 377 3081 or 021 992 053
Address: Te Wahapūahoaho Yellow Brick Road, 323 Queen Street, Masterton
Address: Wānanga will be held at YMCA Masterton, 371 Queen Street, Masterton
Referral process: Self-Referral, for all hapū māmā, enrol online through Wairarapa Maternity link: https://www.wairarapamaternity.nz/ahuru-mowai-wananga-online-registration-2/
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Business Hours: Two day wānanga, dates will be confirmed through registration, held monthly.
Cost: Free
Website: www.yellowbrickroad.org.nz
Information: Poipoia te Kākano kia puāwai – nurture the seed and it will bloom. Kaupapa Māori pregnancy and parenting education programme, nurturing and supporting hapū māmā and whānau. We promote tikanga, protecting whakapapa, weaving together whānau, hapū and Iwi. Kai is provided, taonga for hapū māmā and pēpi.
Service name: Little Latch On
(for all babies who are breastfed, bottle fed, formula fed or mixed fed)
Contact phone: 06 946 9800
Address: Wairarapa Maternity, Masterton Hospital, Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton
Referral process: Self-Referral, for all baby ages and feeding stages.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Business Hours: Every Tuesday, 10am till 11.30am or longer
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.facebook.com/BreastfeedingWairarapa
Information: For mum to mum support with the Hospital Lactation Consultant and Breast Friends Peer Support crew. Come have a cuppa and some morning tea, discuss any feeding concerns or issues you might need help with, just connect with other feeding māmā, ask questions and get support with your babies feeding, or simply get out of the house and enjoy some company.
Service name: Breast Friends
Referral process: Self-Referral, Private Message us via Breastfeeding Wairarapa Facebook Page, request a coffee meet in your community or ask for a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter to visit you at home.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com/BreastfeedingWairarapa/
Information: Breast Friends is a community peer support programme, with qualified breastfeeding advocates to support other mums on their feeding journey. Whether you are breastfeeding, bottle feeding, formula feeding or mix feeding we’re here to help. We are contactable via the Breastfeeding Wairarapa Facebook Page. For all clinical advice we are trained and supported by the WrDHB Lactaction Consultant.
Service name: La Leche League
Contact phone: 027 224 6419 or 06 379 8748
Address: 1 Birdwood St. Featherston
Email: wairarapa@lalecheleague.org.nz
Referral process: Self-Referral, contact your local La Leche League Leader
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa Wide
Cost: Free
Website: https://lalecheleague.org.nz/
Our mission is to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, education, information, and encouragement and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother
Service name: Wairarapa Maternity – Lactation Consultant
Contact phone: 06 946 9800 or direct to 021 515 990
Address: Wairarapa Maternity, Masterton Hospital, Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton
Referral process: Self-Referral, enrolment is expected prior to 20 weeks pregnancy.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Business Hours: Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 4.00pm (after hours private message service via Breastfeeding Wairarapa Facebook page)
Cost: Free
Website: wairarapamaternity.nz
Information: For all newborn, infant, toddler feeding support.
Service name: Multiple Births
Contact phone: 0800 489 467
Email: info@multiples.org.nz
Referral process: Self-referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.multiples.org.nz/
Information: Support services for families of multiples are provided by a range of organisations. Contact us for further information.
Up to 60 babies die from Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (or ‘SUDI’) in New Zealand each year. This includes both explained and unexplained deaths. Common causes include suffocation by bedding or by an adult or child who is sleeping with the baby.
To protect your baby:
- Make sure they sleep on their back (with their face up)
- Make sure bedding and pillows are kept away from your baby’s face as they sleep
- Make sure there are no gaps between the cot and their mattress
- Don’t smoke – and make sure others don’t smoke around baby
It’s safest not to sleep in the same bed as your baby. Keep them in a cot, bassinette, wahakura or pepipod and sleep in the same room. Your midwife will check where you baby will sleep and give you advice when they visit.
For more information see the HealthEd website
Wairarapa DHB supports all pepe having their own sleep space and so offer pepi pods and wahakura to anyone that does not have a bassinette or cot, Maori, Pacifika, smokers or those that may choose to bed share. Your midwife can request this and it can be collected from the Wairarapa Maternity unit.
http://hapai.co.nz/national-sudi-prevention-coordination-service
Service name: Register Your Baby
Contact phone: 0800225252
Address: Department of Internal Affairs, 120 Victoria St, Wellington
Email: smartstart@dia.govt.nz
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa Wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm Fri 9am-5pm
Website: https://smartstart.services.govt.nz/register-my-baby
Service name: Teen Parent Unit
Contact phone: 06 377 3491 or 027 4069 623
Address: 29 Makoura Rd, Masterton
Email: prue.smith@wairarapatpu.school.nz
Referral process: Self-referral, or support agency
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa Wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: 8am – 3.00pm
Website: http://www.mc.school.nz/learning-pathways/teen-parent-unit
Information: The Wairarapa Teen Parent Unit opened in February 2002. It is based on the grounds of Makoura College Masterton and has a roll of 30. This unit is to enable Teen parents or expectant mothers 19 years or younger to continue their education:
- The unit is open 9am-3pm (during school terms)
- Makoura Community Early Childhood Centre is next door
- Students are supported to achieve their educational goals
- Students have an individual education plan at their level and pace
- Essential life skills are taught
- Study is by correspondence or by choice can be in the mainstream
- The TPU is a warm caring environment with the teen parent and child in mind
- We have two vans for transport for students from Masterton environs and South Wairarapa
- Course and childcare costs are usually covered by the WINZ Training Incentive Allowance
Service name: Whaiora
Contact phone: 06 370 0818
Address: 394 Queen Street, Masterton
Email: tari@whaiora.org.nz
Referral process: Midwife refers to service post natally.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm
Website: www.whaiora.org.nz
Our Well Child Tamariki Ora team works with families and whānau to help give children/tamariki aged 0-3 years the very best start in life. Our qualified and registered nurses support and educate whānau to recognise optimal child development. Through our home visiting service we support whānau to set, develop and achieve their goals.
Service name: Plunket Wairarapa
Contact phone: 0800 933 922, 06 377 4592 Masterton, 06 379 8513 Carterton, 06 308 9767 South Wairarapa
Address: 24 Worksop Road, Masterton
Email: wellington.wairarapa@plunket.org.nz
Referral process:
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: 10.30am – 12.00pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month
Website: www.plunket.org.nz
National links: www.facebook.com/WairarapaPlunket/
We are New Zealand’s largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under 5. Plunket works together with families and communities, to ensure the best start for every child. Whānau āwhina – caring for families.
Service name: Plunket Carterton
Contact phone: 06 379 8513
Address: Ron Wakelin Wing, Carterton Event Centre, 50 Holloway Road
Email: wellington.wairarapa@plunket.org.nz
Referral process: Self referral
Service Area Coverage: Carterton
Cost: Free
Business Hours:
Website: https://www.plunket.org.nz/plunket/show/carterton-plunket-clinic
National links: www.facebook.com/WairarapaPlunket/
We are New Zealand’s largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under 5. Plunket works together with families and communities, to ensure the best start for every child. Whānau āwhina – caring for families.
Service name: Plunket Featherston
Contact phone: 06 308 9767
Address: 15 Wallace Street, Featherston
Email: wellington.wairarapa@plunket.org.nz
Referral process: Self referral
Service Area Coverage: Featherston
Cost: Free
Business Hours:
Website: https://www.plunket.org.nz/plunket/show/featherston-plunket-committee
National links: www.facebook.com/WairarapaPlunket/
We are New Zealand’s largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under 5. Plunket works together with families and communities, to ensure the best start for every child. Whānau āwhina – caring for families.
Service name: Plunket Greytown
Contact phone: 06 308 9767
Address: 12 McMaster Street, Greytown
Email: wellington.wairarapa@plunket.org.nz
Referral process: Self referral
Service Area Coverage: Greytown
Cost: Free
Business Hours:
Website: https://www.plunket.org.nz/plunket/show/greytown-playgroup
National links: www.facebook.com/WairarapaPlunket/
We are New Zealand’s largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under 5. Plunket works together with families and communities, to ensure the best start for every child. Whānau āwhina – caring for families.
Service name: Plunket Martinborough
Contact phone: 06 308 9767
Address: 38 Venice Street, Martinborough
Email: wellington.wairarapa@plunket.org.nz
Referral process: Self referral
Service Area Coverage: Martinborough
Cost: Free
Business Hours:
Website: https://www.plunket.org.nz/plunket/show/martinborough-plunket-coffee-group
National links: www.facebook.com/WairarapaPlunket/
We are New Zealand’s largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under 5. Plunket works together with families and communities, to ensure the best start for every child. Whānau āwhina – caring for families.
Service name: Plunket Masterton Central
Contact phone: 06 377 4592
Address:24 Worksop Road, Masterton
Email: wellington.wairarapa@plunket.org.nz
Referral process: Self referral
Service Area Coverage: Marsterton
Cost: Free
Business Hours:
Website: https://www.plunket.org.nz/plunket/show/masterton-central-plunket
National links: www.facebook.com/WairarapaPlunket/
We are New Zealand’s largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under 5. Plunket works together with families and communities, to ensure the best start for every child. Whānau āwhina – caring for families.
Taha Whānau
Family & Social Wellbeing
Service name: Kidz need Dadz
Contact phone: 0508 Call Dad 0508 225 5323, 021 036 3016
Email: luket.wgtn@knd.org.nz
Referral process: Self-referral
Service Area Coverage: New Zealand
Cost: Some costs involved with certain services
Business Hours: Monday to Friday by appointment.
Information: Kidz Need Dadz mission is to help NZ men be the best fathers they can. Through education and support we help dads to play an active part in their kids’ lives. As well as supporting fathers, we educate the broader community about the need for dads to be involved with their children.
Service name: Being a Dad
Phone: Call PlunketLine 24/7 on 0800 933 922
Website: https://www.plunket.org.nz/being-a-parent/being-a-dad/
Service name: Advice for Dads
Service name: Fathers for Families
Phone: Call 0508 I AM READY
Service name: A Dads Survival Guide
Website: https://whanau.skip.org.nz/ages-and-stages-2/baby-on-the-way/
Website: https://changewairarapa.org.nz/
Service name: Family Start
Contact phone: 06 370 0818
Address: 394 Queen Street, Masterton 5810
Email: tari@whaiora.org.nz
Referral process:Self-referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri
Website: http://www.whaiora.nz/content/family-start
Information: Family Start helps families/whānau who are struggling with challenges or problems that make it harder for them to care for their baby or young child.
Service name: Kaiārahi Services
Contact phone: 06 370 0818
Address: 394 Queen Street, Masterton 5810
Referral process: Self-Referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Business Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri
Cost: Free
Website: https://whaiora.org.nz/content/whaiora-community-services
Information: Kaiārahi Services work alongside individuals and whānau to achieve their goals and aspirations. Our Kaiārahi meet with clients at Whaiora, in the community, workplace, or in their home.
Service name: Te Hauora
Contact phone: 06 378 0140 or free phone 0800 666 744
Address: 101 Chapel Street, Masterton
Email: throwinc@tehauora.org.nz
Referral process: Self referall, whanau, GP, medical practices or community services
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa Wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur 8.30am – 5.00pm Tues 8.30am – 8.00pm Fri 8.30am – 2.00pm
Website: www.tehauora.org.nz
Information: Our focus is the total holistic well being of Tangata Whaiora.
Service name: Pasifika o Wairarapa community group
Contact email: mena@thediasporagroup.co.nz
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Website: https://www.wairarapaparentscentre.org/antenatal-dates
Information: Sharing the news of value, encouragement and relevance about and for the Pacific people of the beautiful Wairarapa.
Service name: Strengthening Families Connecting Communities Wairarapa
Contact phone: 06 378 8900 or 0800 733 733
Email: hello@ccw.org.nz
Address: 2 Bannister Street, Masterton
Referral process: Self-Referral, supporting agency.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Business Hours: Mon – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.ccw.org.nz/strengthening-families
Information: Strengthening Families is a whānau-led, structured, collaborative process. At the heart of the process is a whānau with strengths, but one that is also having trouble coping with life’s challenges and requires help from multiple agencies.
Service name: Building Financial Capabilities, Connecting Communities Wairarapa
Contact phone: 06 378 8900 or 0800 733 733
Email: hello@ccw.org.nz
Address: 2 Bannister Street, Masterton
Referral process: Self-Referral, or supporting agency. Online applications.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Business Hours: Mon – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.ccw.org.nz/building-financial-capabilities
https://www.facebook.com/ConnectingCommunitiesWairarapa/about/
Information: Building Financial Capability (BFC) is a service that helps people, families and whānau to get control of their money, set goals and achieve long-term, sustainable change. Anyone in the Wairarapa can access our BFC services and products for FREE. Financial mentors have a non-judgemental approach and sound financial knowledge. They support people to make connections with local networks and social services to ensure they get the right support at the right time. This could mean the financial mentor:
- supports and empowers clients to control debt
- advocates on a client’s behalf with creditors or other lenders
- support a client and their family/whānau to develop budget
Service name: Family Works Wairarapa
Contact phone: 06 370 0659 or 0800 Fam Works
Address: 105 Chapel Street, Masterton
Referral process: Self-Referral, or by supporting agency, referrals online.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Business Hours: Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm
Cost: Free
Website: https://familyworkscentral.org.nz/
Information: Parenting through Separation is a free information programme that helps you work out what’s best for your children when you’re separating.
Service name: Granparents Raising Grandchildren
Contact phone national support: 0800 472 637
Address: Auckland based with local supports
Referral process: Self-Referral
Service Area Coverage: NZ wide
Business Hours: 9am – 2pm
Website: https://www.grg.org.nz/
Information: Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenTM Trust NZ (GRG) is a registered Charitable Trust operating throughout New Zealand providing support services to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren on a full-time basis. Our vision is for a community where grandparents raising grandchildren are empowered to provide a safe, secure and nurturing home for their grandchildren.
Service name: Rangitane
Contact phone: 06 370 0600
Address: 12 Kōkiri Place, Masterton
Email: info@rangitane.iwi.nz
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm
Service name: Iwi- Ngati Kahungunu
Contact phone: 06 377 5436
Address: 187-189 Queen St Masterton
Email: tari@kahungunuwairarapa.iwi.nz
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa wide
Business Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm
Website: https://www.kahungunu.iwi.nz/kahungunu-ki-wairarapa
Kahungunu ki Wairarapa is dedicated to supporting the continuous development of culturally strong, healthy and vibrant whānau. Our key vision is that our young people are recognised as leaders; we have a league of fit and health kaumatua who participate in activities that embrace whanaungatanga; and we support the collective of Kahungunu ki Wairarapa marae and hapu through Te Kotahitanga.
Service name: Te Awhina Cameron Community House
Contact phone: 021 308 289
Address: 2 Stuart Crescent, Masterton
Email: donna@trusthouse.co.nz
Referral process:Self-referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa Wide
Cost: Free
Business Hours:
Website: https://www.facebook.com/teawhinacamhouse/
Information: Te Awhina Cameron Community House is a place where programs and activities are delivered to the Community. It is also a hub of communication where people can come have a cupper and chat.
We can help support you and connect you into the right places where it is needed.
It is where many diverse cultures come together. Its is also hired out to various groups/organization’s for meetings, practices or just get together.
We can help support you and connect you into the right places where it is needed.
Service name: Citizens Advice Bureau
Contact phone: 06 377 0078
Address: 43 Perry St, Masterton
Email: wairarapa@cab.org.nz
Referral process:Self-referral
Service Area Coverage: National
Cost: Free
Business Hours: Mon-Fri 9-4pm
Website: http://www.cab.org.nz/acabnearyou/wairarapa/Pages/home.aspx
Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential advice to everyone. We take the time to listen to you and equip you with the information, options and support that fit your needs.
Service name: Wairarapa Road Safety Council
Contact phone: 06 377 1379
Address: 340 Queen Street, Masterton
Referral process: Self-Referral, attend a car seat clinic, held by qualified car set technicians; www.wairaraparoadsafety.simplybook.me/
Masterton: First Friday of the month, Masterton Plunket Rooms, Crn of Bunny St and Worksop Rd, 10am – 12pm.
Featherston: Second Friday of the month Feb, May, Aug, Nov, Featherston Plunket Wallace St, 10am -12pm.
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4.30pm
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.wairsc.org.nz/services/child-restraints
Information: Under New Zealand law, all children under seven years of age must use an approved child restraint appropriate for their age and size. To find out more check the website for further info and links. Waka Kotahi can assist to find qualified local technicians in your area.
Service name: Baby Wearing Wairarapa
Email: babywearingwairarapa@gmail.com
Referral process: Self-referral
Service Area Coverage: Wairarapa Wide
Cost: Free, $5 carrier hirage fees.
Business Hours: We have monthly meetings that are open to all with an interest in Babywearing. We hire carriers during our monthly catchups.
Website: https://babywearingwairarapa.wordpress.com/
National links: https://www.facebook.com/BabywearingWairarapa/
Information: Babywearing Wairarapa is an interactive and helpful place for local families interested in wearing their babies and toddlers. We have monthly meetings around the Wairarapa where you can get advice, tips, meet with like-minded parents, and try out carriers before you buy. We also have a small carrier library for hiring out at $5 per week.
Support
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