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CULTURAL / BUBS
For: Filipino parents of preschoolers

Supling Filipino Language and Culture Playgroup

Supling Filipino Language and Culture Playgroup provides a place of connection to support Filipino parents and families establishing their roots in Aotearoa. It is a space for children under five to be nurtured with Filipino culture and values through Filipino songs, stories, games, dance and play. The group meets in 80 Rattray Street, Riccarton every Tuesday, 10:00 am – 12:00 am. The cost per session is $2.00, morning tea is provided
PROVIDER:

Oak Development Trust

PHONE:

 021 115 1657

EMAIL:

Jo Atara-McKenzie: admin@odt.org.nz

WEBSITE:
Oak Development Trust
CULTURAL / KIDS
For: Māori whānau

Te Puawaitanga: Incredible Years

Provided by kaupapa Māori organisation, this course will give you simple suggestions for parenting your 3 to 8 year old. The focus is on building a positive relationship, handling everyday situations and knowing what to do when things are tough.
PROVIDER:

Te Puawaitanga

PHONE:

0800 66 99 57

EMAIL:

reception@omwwl.maori.nz

WEBSITE:
Te Puawaitanga: Incredible Years
CULTURAL / ALL AGES
For: Māori whānau

Building Awesome Whānau

Drawing on the wisdom of Māori ways of being, doing and knowing this course is packed full of great ideas, positive stories from parents still on the journey with their own tamariki and practical ideas to help you.
PROVIDER:

Parenting Place

PHONE:

03 3796053

EMAIL:

Canterbury@parentingplace.nz

WEBSITE:
Building Awesome Whānau
CULTURAL / ALL AGES
For: Pacific families

Canterbury Fijian Social Services Trust Parent Group

These Pacific parenting groups are provided based on demand. The Trust also offers ongoing craft and men's groups, which are a great way to meet others, and many parents attend.
PROVIDER:

Canterbury Fiji Social Services Trust

PHONE:

03 942 9498

EMAIL:

fiji.social.services@paradise.net.nz

CULTURAL / BUBS
For: Refugee, migrant & Shirley mums

Shirley International Playgroup

If you're a mum from a refugee or migrant background, this group meets in Shirley each Friday, from 9:30am-11.30am. Kids under five are welcome, and the cost per week is $2. Head to The Shirley Hub, 69B Briggs Road, Shirley.
PROVIDER:

Delta Community Trust

PHONE:

Shauna 03 389 02 19

EMAIL:

shauna@deltatrust.org.nz

CULTURAL / ALL AGES
For: Māori whānau

Whānau Intensive Mahi

A whānau worker will work with you to address the stresses in your whānau's private life.
PROVIDER:

He Waka Tapu

PHONE:

Free phone: 0800 HE WAKA (43 9252)     

Text: 027 2 HE WAKA (43 9252)                  

Phone: 03 373 8150

WEBSITE:
Whānau Intensive Work
CULTURAL / ALL AGES
For: Māori whānau

Whānau Totoko

A parenting group for all parents with tamariki aged from 0 to 16 years.
PROVIDER:

He Waka Tapu

PHONE:

Free phone: 0800 HE WAKA (43 9252)     

Text: 027 2 HE WAKA (43 9252)                  

Phone: 03 373 8150

WEBSITE:
Whānau Totoko
SPECIFIC / BUBS
For: New mums

Canterbury Breastfeeding Advocacy Service

An information hub about all aspects of infant and young child feeding. Please make contact if you are looking for any support with breastfeeding.
PROVIDER:

Te Puawaitanga ki Otautahi Trust

PHONE:

Phone: 03 344 5062 or 

Freephone: 0800 669 957

EMAIL:

Kelly.Dorgan@omwwl.maori.nz or Cara.Meredith@omwwl.maori.nz

WEBSITE:
Breastfeeding Advocacy Service
CULTURAL / ALL AGES
For: Māori whānau

Te Roopu Matua Wahine

This kaupapa Māori organisation helps parents, whānau and caregivers learn practical skills for safe parenting. Courses are free, with 2-hour sessions taking place each Tuesday, for 8-10 weeks. They're offered four times a year.
PROVIDER:

Te Puna Oranga

PHONE:

03 381 8472

EMAIL:

info@tepunaorana.co.nz

CULTURAL / ALL AGES
For: Parents and whanau

Te Puawaitanga Parent Support

Te Puawaitanga offer loads of support to parents and whånau including well-child checks provided in your home, help to stop smoking, Rapuora mobile nurses, whånau planning services and help accessing early childhood centres and schools. You can also look up their parenting courses which are all listed on this webpage - from antenatal (Whånau Mai), Wahakura weaving workshops, Incredible Years programmes and breastfeeding support.
PROVIDER:

Te Puawaitanga

PHONE:

0800 66 99 57

EMAIL:

reception@omwwl.maori.nz

WEBSITE:
Te Puawaitanga
CULTURAL / ALL AGES
For: Migrant and refugee parents

Chch Resettlement Services Group

Practical and welcoming, this group offers parenting support for families from refugee and migrant backgrounds who have questions about parenting in a new culture. Interpreters are provided.
PROVIDER:

Christchurch Resettlement Services

PHONE:

03 335 0311

EMAIL:

admin@crs.org.nz

CULTURAL / BUBS
For: International Mums

International Parenting Group and Baby Massage Class

International Parenting Group provides free parenting and health information to families with children under 5 and also English classes to families with English as a 2nd language. The group is run every Monday at Plunket Addington, 5 Twigger Street. 1-2pm - English class with ESOL teacher provided, 2-2.30pm Health and Parenting talk in English and Mandarin, 2-3pm International Playgroup. Babies welcome Contact Jenny for details of baby massage too! The groups welcome all nationalities.
PROVIDER:

Plunket

PHONE:

Jenny - 027 281 5918

EMAIL:

jenny.saito@plunket.org.nz

WEBSITE:
International Mum's Group Facebook Page
CULTURAL / BUBS
For: Parents to be or parents of new pepe

Wahakura Wānanga

A two day workshop where you'll learn how to weave a wahakura for your baby or your whānau. Find out the date of our next course happening soon.
PROVIDER:

Te Puawaitanga

PHONE:

0800 66 99 57

EMAIL:

wahakura@omwwl.maori.nz

WEBSITE:
Te Puawaitanga
GENERAL / BUBS
For: All parents or caregivers of babies

Ūkaipō: connecting with our pēpi

A free and relaxed programme for whānau with pēpi that offers information and support for activities that facilitate greater connection with baby. Topics include basic te reo Māori, physical connection, whānau relationships, baby wearing, responsive feeding etc.
PROVIDER:

Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust

PHONE:

(03) 344 5062 or 0800 669957

EMAIL:

Kelly.Dorgan@omwwl.maori.nz

WEBSITE:
Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust
SPECIFIC / BUBS
For: For pregnant parents and their supports

Whāngai Ū – preparation for breastfeeding classes

Casual and engaging session held monthly to help prepare families for breastfeeding. Held at Burwood Hospital and the Aranui/Wainoni Community Centre.
PROVIDER:

Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust

PHONE:

(03) 344 5062 or 0800 669957

EMAIL:

Kelly.Dorgan@omwwl.maori.nz


CULTURAL / BUBS
For: Mums of young children in the Papanui area

Papanui Plunket International Mother's Coffee Group

Come along and enjoy the company of other parents from the Papanui community in a safe and welcoming environment. Our volunteers speak English and Arabic. Mondays 10.45am - 12.30pm
PROVIDER:

Plunket

PHONE:

021 506 718

EMAIL:

Babs.Sutherland@plunket.org.nz

WEBSITE:
Canterbury Plunket Facebook page
CULTURAL / BUBS & KIDS
For: Migrant mothers

Oak Development Trust Mums' Group

A music and play session held every Wednesday morning in term time. This group starts each Wednesday at 9:30am, followed by a music session at 10.00am. Morning tea is then enjoyed, followed with further opportunity for play. A craft activity is often enjoyed during this time. Cost per family is $4. The group meets at Riccarton Baptist Church cnr Peverel and Rattray Streets, Riccarton.
PROVIDER:

Oak Development Trust

PHONE:

027 282 0693

EMAIL:

Jo Atara-McKenzie: admin@odt.org.nz

WEBSITE:
Oak Development Trust
CULTURAL / BUBS
For: For Hapū Mama and her whānau

Whānau Mai Antenatal Education

Whānau mai is a journey through pregnancy, childbirth and the early weeks of parenting that incorporates a Māori world view and traditional Māori birthing practices. This is a two day programme offered in various locations across the city.
PROVIDER:

Te Puawaitanga ki Otautahi Trust

PHONE:

03 344 5062

EMAIL:

Kelly.Dorgan@omwwl.maori.nz

WEBSITE:
Te Puawaitanga

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