Drop-in Support Groups

Community run groups available, no appointment necessary. Koha/Donation kindly accepted.

Wainuiomata & Waiwhetu

Whāngai Pēpē provides free breastfeeding support for Māori and Pacific whānau in Te Awa Kairangi and whānau who are enrolled in other Rūnanga Services (inc Tamariki Ora, Waiwhetu Medical Centre, Waiwhetu Hapū Ora Clinic).

The Whāngai Pēpē kaimahi are available Monday – Thursday with a drop in clinic at Te Atiawa Ora in Wainuiomata. The friendly team of breastfeeding kaimahi offer:

- Clinic appointments

- Online or phone consultations

- Home visit

- Breast Pump usage

- Breastfeeding support from antenatal

Whāngai Pēpē sits under the korowai of Te Rūnaganui o Te Āti Awa. Please contact the team to support you on your breastfeeding journey.

Location: 148 Whites Line East, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

Cost: Free

Wainuiomata Drop-in Clinic:

Enjoy a cup of tea and meet other local māmā and pēpē. The team will be there to provide support and free breastfeeding advice and education. Priority is to support Māori māmā, Pasifika māmā and teen māmā.

Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm during term time at Te Āti Awa Ora Wainuiomata

17 Fraser Street - access via Simmons Grove

Whāngai Pēpē Breastfeeding Support | Facebook

whangaipepe@atiawa.com
Phone: 027 555 7741

Central Hutt/Petone

Milk Café with Lactation Consultant, Liora Noy, moving to Petone as of 2nd May 2025 and now on Fridays 10.30am until 12pm midday. Milk Café with Liora | Facebook

Stephanie Davis, Lactation Consultant, is based at Hutt Hospital and is specialising in providing tailored breastfeeding guidance for Māori and Pasifika. Stephanie is available at Hutt Hospital on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, and is out in the community Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For urgent assistance she can be contacted directly on 022 103 9832.

Zoom Support- Hosted by Liora Noy IBCLC and funded by The Wright Foundation. Contact Liora: lioranoy3@gmail.com

La Leche League offer in person and phone/virtual support. Their drop-in is on a Monday once a month in Petone. Breastfeeding Support - La Leche League Lower Hutt | Facebook

Upper Hutt

Currently there are no drop in services in Upper Hutt. If you would like to start something please contact us.

Zoom Support- Hosted by Liora Noy IBCLC and funded by The Wright Foundation. Contact Liora: lioranoy3@gmail.com