Te Puāwai he Kākano
Maternity and Early Years Services
Ratonga whāinga - about Te Puāwai he Kākano
Te Puāwai he Kākano is a range of services available in Whakatū / Nelson. These include services that are unique to Te Puāwai he Kākano, and services also available from our health hubs in Motueka and Wairau.
Our commitment is to support hapū māmā, pāpā and tamariki. We are here for whānau from the moment you are thinking about having a family (preconception) to the time your tamariki is five years old.
Our professional, accessible Māori wellness services align with the concepts of whānau ora and tino rangatiratanga. By working in partnership with whānau, we ensure that needs are identified and responded to during the early days and years of raising tamariki.
Our services can be delivered in your home or in our clinics depending on whānau preference. Wānanga are provided locally and transport can be provided.
Te Puāwai he Kākano team
Ō mātou ratonga - our services
Whakatū based
Tautoko Whāngote (breastfeeding and lactation support)
We have the only Māori Lactation Consultant in Te Tauihu
Wānanga Hapūtanga (antenatal education)
Pēpi Pākohe (parenting groups)
Whakatū, Wairau and Motueka
Pūkenga Manaaki (whānau navigator)
Whānau Kaimahi-a-Iwi (social worker)
Mātauranga me ngā rōpu tautoko - education and support groups in Whakatū
Wānanga Hapūtanga: Antenatal education group
We hold several wānanga in Whakatū throughout the year for hapū māmā and pāpā to learn about pregnancy, birthing and raising pēpi. Wānanga Hapūtanga are led by our midwives, nurses, pūkenga manaaki and kairaranga (weavers). Transport is available for whānau attending from Motueka.
Pēpi Pakohe: Parents’ group
We facilitate a space in Whakatū for māmā, pāpā and pēpi to socialise and learn with other whānau. Our groups offer a safe space for whānau to enjoy time together, bond and kōrero.
Photo by Shernade Photography
Hononga ki ētahi atu rātonga - connection to other services
We can connect whānau to other Te Piki Oranga services, such as whānau ora nurses and mental health clinicians.
We can also refer whānau to other health providers and community organisations, to ensure whānau get the best care.
Whakaurunga paearu - 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 your 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).
