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Taupō Parents Centre

Supporting parents and pēpi across Taupō’s early years journey.

Our Mission

Taupō Parents Centre is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting whanaū through the early years of raising children. Our mission is to strengthen families by providing education, connection, and practical support so parents feel confident, capable, and supported in their parenting journey. Parenting is not meant to be done alone. By fostering community, sharing knowledge, and creating safe spaces for learning and connection, we help families build strong foundations for their children and themselves.

What we do here

Antenatal Classes

Preparing parents for birth, early parenting, and the transition into family life.

Baby & You Classes

Supporting parents and babies in the early weeks with guidance, connection, and practical learning.

Rangiatea Hapū Wānanga

Rangiatea Hapū Wānanga is a kaupapa Māori hapūtanga wānanga held in Taupō for all hapū māmā, pāpā and whānau. Grounded in mātauranga Māori and guided by tikanga, this wānanga creates a safe and nurturing space to learn about pregnancy, birth, parenting and whakapapa through a te ao Māori lens.

Carseats

Supporting parents and babies in the early weeks with guidance, connection, and practical learning.

We provide Carseat Services on Wednesdays 9.30 - 2.00pm at the Taupō Parents Centre rooms.

Baby Playing Together

Community Feedback

We really enjoyed the course. Learnt a lot! Would definitely recommend to others. Thanks Michelle!

Anon.

Easy to understand language, engaged with people well, included everyone, lots of good topics!

Jess

Just really appreciated her relaxed nature, but also really good knowledge/experience to share

Laura

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