From the land to the sea, we will support whānau
Supporting young parents, hapū māmā, pēpi and whānau to grow, thrive, and be rangatira within their whānau, hapū, iwi, hapori.
Supporting Whānau with a focus on the crucial first 2,000 days of parenting.
We are dedicated to supporting young parents, their pēpi, hapū māmā, and the wider whānau to plan for their own growth and leadership development. Our tautoko includes, employment and housing, events, leadership wānanga and other opportunities, counselling, social support, hauora services for pēpi and parents (Immunisations and Well Child Tamariki Ora), midwifery, and connection to Mātauranga Māori; including mobile Māori play, rongoā and tūpuna parenting.
Mātauranga Māori
Traditional Māori Knowledge
Whānau learn traditional Māori birthing, parenting and healing through safe, supportive wānanga that reconnect them with whakapapa, identity and mātauranga Māori.
Tukutuku
Maternity & Early Years
Wrap-around, kaupapa Māori maternity and early childhood care, including midwifery, Tamariki Ora checks, immunisations and wellbeing support for whānau.
Tūmatakāhuki
Wrap Around Support
We support every aspect of parenting – housing, health, advocacy, parenting and more – tailored for young parents and their pēpi in the first 2,000 days.
Ngā Manu Tuketuke
Community Voice
We uplift mātua taiohi and hapū māmā to be heard in policy and media, reduce stigma and help reshape systems through their stories and insights.
Rangatira Mō Āpōpō
Leaders of Tomorrow
We support mātua taiohi to find their pathway into work, study or training through wānanga, mentoring and guidance that values them as parents and future leaders.
Growing the Leadership of Young Parents, Hapū Māmā & Whānau Through Support & Advocacy
E Tipu E Rea provides mātua taiohi (young parents), hapū māmā, pēpi, and their wider whānau with opportunities to build their leadership and secure strong foundations for their future, and the future of their tamariki - through a range of activities, advocacy and support – all focused on strong cultural connections and identity.
Comprehensive Whānau Support Services
Offering a spectrum of health and social services to meet the diverse needs of mātua taiohi (young parents), hapū māmā, tamariki, and wider whānau, ensuring a supportive environment.
Growing Tūpuna Parenting Skills and Confidence
Equipping mātua taiohi (young parents) with tūpuna knowledge and skills for confident and effective hapūtanga and parenting.
Fostering Cultural Connections and Identity
Strengthening ties with our cultural practices and nurturing relationships within whānau, hapū, iwi, and the wider community.
Educational and Career Pathways for Young Parents
Assisting mātua taiohi (young parents) in their educational and career pursuits, opening doors to better opportunities for whānau.
Support A Whānau To Thrive
Your koha makes a vital difference in the lives of mātua taiohi (young parents), whānau, and our pēpi during the crucial first 2,000 days of our babies lives. Support E Tipu E Rea to continue delivering essential programs and services that empower our iwi, hapū, and communities.
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Find Us
Find our physical locations and contact details below.
Main Office, East Auckland
13-15 Queens Road, Panmure, Auckland
Community Outreach Office, West Auckland
2/247 Edmonton Road, Te Atatū South, Auckland
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