This seven week programme will run in Lower Hutt at the Lower Hutt Women’s Centre on Thursdays for 2 hours starting on Thursday 24 October 2024.

Kī hea/Where: Lower Hutt Women’s Centre, 186 Knights Road, Waterloo, Lower Hutt 5011.

Ā hea/When: Thursdays 9:30am - 11:30am 24 October - 5 December 2024

Mō Wai/Who: Expectant parents and parents of babies and young infants who identify as women (cis or trans) and those who are gender non-conforming.

He aha te utu/cost: $30 (please note that if this cost is prohibitive for you, but you feel you would benefit from the programme, continue to register and we can work around this)

Here is what one Māmā had to say following the course: “Thank you Danni for holding space to be open, vulnerable, and making it feel safe to share to in a group environment, sharing your own experiences and the explaining the tools to help make decisions has been extremely helpful”

If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, then click on the button below to register yourself. We would love for you and your baby to join us.

Please note, as this group is held at the Lower Hutt Women’s Centre this is a space for those identifying as women (cis or trans) and those who are gender non-conforming.

This seven week programme will run in Lower Hutt at the Lower Hutt Women’s Centre on Thursdays for 2 hours starting on Thursday 8 August 2024.

Kī hea/Where: Lower Hutt Women’s Centre, 186 Knights Road, Waterloo, Lower Hutt 5011.

Ā hea/When: Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am 8 August 2024 - 19 September 2024

Mō Wai/Who: Expectant parents and parents of babies and young infants who identify as women (cis or trans) and those who are gender non-conforming.

He aha te utu/cost: $30 (please note that if this cost is prohibitive for you, but you feel you would benefit from the programme, continue to register and we can work around this)

Here is what one Māmā had to say following the course: “Thank you Danni and Minon for holding space to be open, vulnerable, and making it feel safe to share to in a group environment, sharing your own experiences and the explaining the tools to help make decisions has been extremely helpful”

If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, then click on the button below to register yourself. We would love for you and your baby to join us.

Please note, as this group is held at the Lower Hutt Women’s Centre this is a space for those identifying as women (cis or trans) and those who are gender non-conforming. Our group run out of Johnsonville on Fridays is open for people of all genders.

This five week programme will run in Johnsonville at the Johnsonville Plunket Rooms on Fridays for 2 hours starting on Friday 10 May 2024

Kī hea/Where: Johnsonville Plunket Rooms, 19 Rotoiti St, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037

Ā hea/When: Fridays 9:30am - 11:30 am 10 May 2024 - 7 June 2024

Mō Wai/Who: Expectant parents and parents of babies and young infants

He aha te utu/cost: $20 (please note that if this cost is prohibitive for you, but you feel you would benefit from the programme, continue to register and we can work around this)

Here is what one Māmā had to say following the course: “I really enjoyed attending these sessions. Danni was a wonderful facilitator and gave us all space to share openly and honestly about our struggles. Thank you Danni, and Little Shadow, for giving us space to emotionally evolve as parents. And the snacks were appreciated too!”

If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, then click on the button below to register. We would love for you and your baby to join us.

This five week programme will run in Lower Hutt at the Lower Hutt Women’s Centre on Thursdays for 2 hours starting on Thursday 9 May 2024.

Kī hea/Where: Lower Hutt Women’s Centre, 186 Knights Road, Waterloo, Lower Hutt 5011.

Ā hea/When: Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am 9 May 2024 - 6 June 2024

Mō Wai/Who: Expectant parents and parents of babies and young infants who identify as women (cis or trans) and those who are gender non-conforming.

He aha te utu/cost: $20 (please note that if this cost is prohibitive for you, but you feel you would benefit from the programme, continue to register and we can work around this)

Here is what one Māmā had to say following the course: “Thank you Danni and Minon for holding space to be open, vulnerable, and making it feel safe to share to in a group environment, sharing your own experiences and the explaining the tools to help make decisions has been extremely helpful”

If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, then click on the button below to register yourself. We would love for you and your baby to join us.

Please note, as this group is held at the Lower Hutt Women’s Centre this is a space for those identifying as women (cis or trans) and those who are gender non-conforming. Our group run out of Johnsonville on Fridays is open for people of all genders.

This five week programme will run in Johnsonville at the Johnsonville Plunket Rooms on Fridays for 2 hours starting on Friday 8 March 2024

Kī hea/Where: Johnsonville Plunket Rooms, 19 Rotoiti St, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037

Ā hea/When: Fridays 9:30am - 11:30am 8 March - 4 April 2024

Mō Wai/Who: Parents of babies and young infants

He aha te utu/cost: $20 for the five week programme

Here is what one Māmā had to say following the course: “Each session I came in feeling anxious or stressed. It’s such a warm, welcoming and open environment and we had the chance to explore feelings or thoughts in a new way. So I usually left feeling calmer and more optimistic.”

If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, then click on the button below to register yourself. We would love for you and your baby to join us.

This five week programme will run in Lower Hutt at the Waterloo Plunket Rooms on Thursdays for 2 hours starting on Thursday 7 March 2024

Kī hea/Where: Waterloo Plunket Rooms, 8 Trafalgar Square, Waterloo, Lower Hutt 5011

Ā hea/When: Thursdays 9:30am - 11:30am 7 March 2024 - 4 April 2024

Mō Wai/Who: Parents of babies and young infants

He aha te utu/cost: $20 per five week programme .

Here is what one Māmā had to say following the course: “This program was awesome - so valuable! I have recommended it already to a few new mums. I liked that there was structure to each session but also time and space to go ad hoc and I discerned something at each session and have been able to apply it in my life at home and with my other relationships”.

If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, then click on the button below to register yourself. We would love for you and your baby to join us.

This five week programme will run in Johnsonville at the Johnsonville Plunket Rooms on Fridays for 2 hours starting on Friday 17th November 2023

Kī hea/Where: Johnsonville Plunket Rooms, 19 Rotoiti St, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037

Ā hea/When: Fridays 9:00 am - 11:00 am 17 November 2023 - 15 December 2023

Mō Wai/Who: Expectant parents and parents of babies and young infants

He aha te utu/cost: Free for parents

Here is what one Māmā had to say following the course: “It was so amazing to have the chance to dig deep on parenting (and life!) challenges with others, in a way it doesn't usually happen just in a social setting. The course was really amazing. Each week I left feeling better than when I arrived and I wish it was still going! Maria was amazing at leading things gently and tuning in to what the group needed. Will be recommending it to others so I hope it runs again!”

If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, then click on the button below to register yourself. We would love for you and your baby to join us.

This five week programme will run in Johnsonville at the Johnsonville Plunket Rooms on Fridays for 2 hours starting on Friday 13 October 2023.

Kī hea | Where: Johnsonville Plunket Rooms, 19 Rotoiti St, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037

Ā hea | When: Fridays 9:00 am - 11:00 am 13 October 2023 - 10 November 2023

Mō Wai | Who: Expectant parents and parents of babies and young infants

He aha te utu | cost?: Free for parents

Here is what one Māmā had to say following the course: “Each session I came in feeling anxious or stressed. It’s such a warm, welcoming and open environment and we had the chance to explore feelings or thoughts in a new way. So I usually left feeling calmer and more optimistic.”

If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, then click on the button below to register yourself. We would love for you and your baby to join us.

Please note: this programme is now full, but we will be running another group programme starting Friday 17 November. Please keep an eye out on our social media, or sign up to our newsletter, to be notified when we are accepting registrations.

This five week programme will run in Johnsonville at the Johnsonville Plunket Rooms on Fridays for 2 hours 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm starting on Friday 21 October 2022.

Kī hea/Where: Johnsonville Plunket Rooms, 19 Rotoiti St, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037

Ā hea/When: Fridays 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, 21 October 2022 - 18 November 2022

Mō Wai/Who: Expectant parents and parents of babies and young infants

He aha te utu/cost: Free for parents

Here is what one Māmā had to say following the course: “It was so amazing to have the chance to dig deep on parenting (and life!) challenges with others, in a way it doesn't usually happen just in a social setting. The course was really amazing. Each week I left feeling better than when I arrived and I wish it was still going! Maria was amazing at leading things gently and tuning in to what the group needed. Will be recommending it to others so I hope it runs again!”

If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, then click on the button below to register yourself. We would love for you and your baby to join us.

This five week programme will run in Wellington City at Te Pokapū Hapori Whānau Centre on Fridays for 2 hours 9:30 am - 11:30 am starting on Friday 21 October 2022.

Kī hea/Where: Te Pokapū Hapori Whānau Centre, 107 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington.

Ā hea/When: Fridays 9:30 am - 11:30 am, 21 October 2022 - 18 November 2022

Mō Wai/Who: Expectant parents and parents of babies and young infants

He aha te utu/cost: Free for parents

Here is what one Māmā had to say following the course:  “This course was totally life changing for me and my family. I was able to work through some of my challenges and refocus on the positive aspects. I also met a group of like minded Mums going through similar situations. Together I feel connected and very grateful for a programme to support me without feeling like I was hopeless and broken. This is a programme I wish all Mums would take, enjoy and benefit from.” 

If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, then click on the button below to register yourself. We would love for you and your baby to join us.

This five week programme will run in Room 5 of the Johnsonville Community Centre on Thursdays for 2 hours 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm starting on 9th of June 2022.

Kī hea/Where: Johnsonville Community Centre - Room 5

Ā hea/When: Thursdays 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, 9 June 2022 - 7 July 2022

Mō Wai/Who: Expectant parents and parents of babies and young infants

He aha te utu/cost: Free for parents, thanks to funding from the CCDHB

Here is what one Māmā had to say following the course:  “This course was totally life changing for me and my family. I was able to work through some of my challenges and refocus on the positive aspects. I also met a group of like minded Mums going through similar situations. Together I feel connected and very grateful for a programme to support me without feeling like I was hopeless and broken. This is a programme I wish all Mums would take, enjoy and benefit from.” 

If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, then click on the button below to register yourself. We would love for you and your baby to join us.

We know sometimes it can be hard to get out of the house to attend a group session in person, so we are super excited to launch our online version of He Waka Eke Noa for all you busy parents out there.

This five week programme will run on Thursdays for 1 hour 10:00 am - 11:00 am starting on 9th of June 2022, all from the comfort of your own home. Group size is limited to 5 participants.

Kī hea/Where: At your place!

Ā hea/When: Thursdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am 9 June 2022 - 7 July 2022

Mō Wai/Who: Expectant parents and parents of babies and young infants

He aha te utu/cost: Free for parents

Here is what one Māmā had to say following the course:  “This program was awesome - so valuable! I have recommended it already to a few new mums. I liked that there was structure to each session but also time and space to go ad hoc and discuss other things! I feel blessed to have shared this time and space with a bunch of other cool mamas. I learned something at each session and have been able to apply it in my life at home and with my other relationships”.

If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, then click on the button below to register yourself. We would love you to join us online.

Additional information and conditions for our Online Group work:

SAFETY: These online sessions are not appropriate to help you if you are in crisis between sessions or have concerns about personal safety (for example: struggling with self-harm, feeling suicidal, or being in a physical space that is not safe). In such situations you should contact Te Haika on 0800 745 477 or call 111 to get urgent assistance.

CONNECTION ISSUES: Sometimes online sessions drop out. While we will try to reconnect, this may not be possible. It is important that you have a plan for how you can manage yourself in such an event, particularly if it happens at a vulnerable or emotional point. This may involve having someone else you trust that you can reach out to or having grounding exercises or self-soothing practices you can use.

FINANCIAL: Video calls use a lot of data. Make sure you can afford the data that our sessions will use and that you are not racking up unexpected expenses.

CONFIDENTIALITY: There are multiple rooms where this conversation is happening. It is important that the room you are in feels safe and is private for the whole session. This means that other people will not overhear what you say or walk-in unannounced. Then you can relax and share what is going on for you without having to be vigilant. We will take the same precautions at our end.

DATA SAFETY: We will be using an app called Zoom for the sessions, as it encrypts the data, which reduces the likelihood of someone else accessing it, but there is still a risk of it.

RECORDINGS: It is not appropriate for any participants to make recordings of these sessions without permission from all other participants.

STATE OF MIND: Just like face-to-face sessions, online sessions work best when you are alert, focussed, dressed, and ready to engage. We encourage you to put the same effort for preparing yourself for online sessions as you would if you were coming in to see us face-to-face. It is also important that your space is free from distractions, such as loud noise or other screens, that will divide your attention and prevent you from getting the most out of our time. We will do the same at our end.

MISCOMMUNICATIONS: Because we are not in the same room, there is an increased chance of miscommunication and misunderstanding. We encourage you to bring this up if you believe it has happened.

If you agree to participate in our online sessions you are indicating that you have understood the risks and limitations listed here and agreed to abide by the conditions we have laid out.

This six week programme will run in Rūma Noho/Lounge on Level 2 of the Newtown Community Centre, 2A Green Street Newtown on Fridays for 2 hours (12:30-2:30pm) from 29th April 2022.

Kī hea/Where: Newtown Community Centre - Rūma Noho/Lounge

Ā hea/When: Fridays 12.30 pm - 2:30 pm, 29 April 2022 - 3 June 2022

Mō Wai/Who: Parents

COVID-19 Venue Requirements: Under the Orange setting of the COVID-19 protection framework the Newtown Community Centre requires that everyone entering to be double vaccinated, wear a mask, scan the QR code and to show your Vaccine pass on entry. You can check out these requirements on their website here.

This six week programme will run in Room 4 of the Johnsonville Community Centre on Fridays for 2 hours (9:30-11:30am) from 29th April 2022.

Kī hea/Where: Johnsonville Community Centre - Room 4

Ā hea/When: Fridays 09.30 am - 11:30 pm, 29 April 2022 - 3 June 2022

Mō Wai/Who: Parents

This six week programme will run at the Porirua Women’s Centre on Fridays for 2 hours (12:30-2:30pm) from 4th of March 2022. Access to Pember House is on Hagley Street next to Domino’s Pizza and the Porirua Women’s Centre is on level 3.

Kī hea/Where: Porirua Women’s Centre

Ā hea/When: Fridays 12.30 pm - 2:30 pm, 4 March 2022 - 8 April 2022

Mō Wai/Who: Parents who identify as female. As this event is at a Women’s centre, we can only accept referrals for women or those identifying as female.

COVID-19 protection framework requirements: At the Red setting of the traffic light system the centre requires everyone entering to be double vaccinated, wear a mask, scan the QR code and to show your Vaccine pass on entry.

This class is now full so please register your expression of interest here and we will get in touch with future locations and dates.

This six week programme will run on Fridays for 2 hours (9:30-11:30am) from 4th March 2022.

Kī hea/Where: Kāpiti Women's Centre

Ā hea/When: Fridays 09.30 am - 11:30 pm, 4th March 2022 - 8 April 2022

Mō Wai/Who: Parents who identify as female. As this event is at a Women’s centre, we can only accept referrals for women or those identifying as female. Childcare is available onsite at this venue, so let us know if we can help out with that.

COVID-19 protection framework requirements: At the Red setting of the traffic light system the Women’s Centre requires everyone entering to be double vaccinated, wear a mask, scan the QR code and to show your Vaccine pass on entry.

This class is now full so please register your expression of interest here and we will get in touch with future locations and dates.