Pēpi Ora supports the wellbeing of māmā, pēpi, and whānau during one of life’s most important journeys.

The programme creates opportunities for whānau to connect with others, learn new skills, share experiences, and build supportive relationships that continue long after the programme ends. By nurturing strong, healthy connections, we aim to strengthen the wellbeing of both whānau and their pēpi.

Support is delivered through wānanga, structured hui, one-to-one mentoring, and wraparound care for māmā experiencing anxiety, postnatal challenges, or adjustment to parenthood. 

We currently offer two Pēpi Ora pathways:

• Pēpi Ora Wānanga - for those who are hapū or have a pēpi under 6months.

  2 day wānanga weaving your own wahakura for your pēpi

  Upcoming dates at Omaka Marae (subject to change):

  10am-2:30pm

  26/27 November 2026

  25/26 February 2027

  We will also hold a wānanga in Whakatū in 2027, dates and venue TBC

• Pēpi Ora Weekly - for all māmā (or pāpā) with tamariki under 5years.

  Enjoy connection with other māmā, through group activities such as walks, coffee, arts & crafts, beach visits, guest speakers.

  Weekly Group 10am-12pm

  Currently we have:

• Toddler Tuesday for those with over 1yrs/walkers

• Infant Wednesday for those with under 1yrs