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Learn about wrap-around support services connected with Ngā Hau Māngere Birthing Centre in South Auckland. Families can access services that support māmā, pēpi and whānau through pregnancy, birth and early parenting. Beyond Birth (Ongoing Support) Beyond Birth Wrap-around Services Pāpā Services Stories & Experiences Wrap-around Services Turuki Health Care offer a range of services to support health, wellbeing, and whānau life after birth. These services reflect a shared commitment to caring for māmā, pēpi, and whānau through every stage of the journey. Health Services Affordable, community-based care is available through local clinics in Māngere and Panmure. Whānau can see a GP or nurse for routine checks, maternity care, and immunisations for pēpi. Social Services A safe home, access to kai, and stability are important foundations for wellbeing. Programmes such as AWHI Healthy Homes, Community Response, and Sustaining Tenancies work alongside whānau to strengthen these areas helping to create warm homes and practical support networks. Whānau Services Whānau-focused programmes nurture confidence and connection during pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. Services such as B4Baby, Hapū Wānanga, Poipoia te Mokopuna and Triple P Parenting provide guidance in breastfeeding, antenatal learning, early childhood education, and parenting support. Wellbeing Services Becoming a parent can bring new challenges for the body, mind, and spirit. Culturally grounded support is available through counselling, rongoā Māori, and smoking cessation programmes - creating safe spaces for rest, reflection, and healing as you adjust to life with your new pēpi. Together, these services uphold the wellbeing of whānau across South Auckland. Find out more about Turuki Health Care’s services here . Visiting hours To help new mums get the rest they need, visiting hours are from 2pm to 8pm.

View the gallery of Ngā Hau Māngere Birthing Centre in South Auckland. Explore our comfortable birthing rooms, private suites and welcoming spaces designed to support māmā, pēpi and whānau during birth and postnatal care in a calm and nurturing environment. About Us Out of gallery About Nga Hau Our Expectations for Whānau Experience Our Outcomes Our Shared Values Meet the Team Our Gallery Our Gallery

Find a midwife who supports births at Ngā Hau Māngere Birthing Centre in South Auckland. Your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) midwife provides care during pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period, supporting māmā, pēpi and whānau throughout the birthing journey. Preparing for Birth Choosing Your Midwife (Lead Maternity Carer/LMC) Preparing for Birth Step by Step Process Choosing Your Midwife (LMC) Antenatal Classes & Education Sessions Resource Hub FAQs To give birth at our facility, you will need to be registered with a midwife who holds an Access Agreement with Ngā Hau Māngere Birthing Centre. Many of the midwives who use our centre are listed on Find Your Midwife. If your current midwife isn’t listed, we recommend asking them directly whether they are able to provide care at our birthing centre. Find Your Midwife

Explore the birthing suites at Ngā Hau Māngere Birthing Centre in South Auckland. Each private suite provides a calm space for labour, birth and postnatal recovery, with comfortable rooms designed for māmā, pēpi and whānau. Nga Hau Birthing Centre Our Suites At Nga Hau Māngere Birthing Centre, we offer 13 modern, private rooms designed to support a calm and nurturing start for māmā and their pēpī. Each suite provides a peaceful, home-like environment where you can bond with your pēpī without the distractions of the outside world. You will have your own space for both birth and postnatal care, complete with a queen-size bed, ensuite bathroom, and a TV with helpful educational content. Our deep bathtubs can be used for water births, and the sliding doors between the bedroom and bathroom open up to create a spacious, open-plan layout—perfect for comfort and flexibility. Partners are welcome to stay, helping to make your birthing experience as supported and relaxing as possible. Your Stay Our Suites What to Bring Meals and In-room care

At Nga Hau Birthing Centre, we provide postnatal care in the comfort of your own room, including daily meals. Start your day with a self-serve breakfast, followed by a light morning tea and a variety of lunch options, including dietary preferences. Enjoy High Tea in the afternoon and dinner with restaurant-style meal choices. All meals use locally sourced ingredients, ensuring a wholesome and satisfying experience during your stay. Nga Hau Birthing Centre Meals and in-room care Your Stay Our Suites What to Bring Meals and In-room care Nutritious meals are provided for māmā during their stay. If you have a specific dietary requirement we will do our best to meet your needs. Here’s what you can expect: Breakfast (7am - 9am) Two breakfast plates are available each morning for māmā and their support person. Morning Tea (10am - 10.30am) A light morning snack is provided to keep you going between meals. Lunch (12.15pm - 1.15 pm) Lunch includes a selection of meal options, with consideration for dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free. Ingredients are locally sourced where possible. Afternoon High Tea (3.30pm) Served each afternoon and includes items such as cupcakes and sandwiches, presented on shared platters in the communal space. Dinner (6pm - 6.30pm) Dinner is provided each evening, with a choice of delicious restaurant-style meals.

Learn about Ngā Hau Māngere Birthing Centre in South Auckland — a community-focused primary birthing and postnatal care facility dedicated to supporting māmā, pēpi and whānau. Located in Māngere, our centre provides a safe, nurturing environment with private rooms, experienced midwives and culturally responsive care for families during birth and the early days of parenthood. About Us About Nga Hau Our Expectations for Whānau Experience Our Outcomes Our Shared Values Meet the Team Our Gallery About Ngā Hau Māngere Ngā Hau Māngere Birthing Centre (Nga Hau) was founded by the visionary efforts of Chloe Wright, under the Wright Family Foundation with support from Tagata Moana Maternity Trust (Tagata Moana). Ngā Hau now operates as a whānau-centered birthing facility led by a Pasifika and Māori partnership model between Tagata Moana and Turuki Health Care (Turuki). The partnership between Tagata Moana and Turuki brings together a shared kaupapa, demonstrating a significant investment in equity, innovation, and community-driven care for South Auckland whānau. This partnership represents a tightly connected, culturally grounded approach to maternity and early year services care, ensuring high-quality, accessible support for all māmā and pēpi. Our Expectations for Whānau Experience We value the services our kaimahi deliver at Ngā Hau and want to ensure our whānau have a culturally and clinically safe experience. We acknowledge every experience will be different and unique to each whānau. At a minimum, we expect whānau birthing at Nga Hau to experience the following: Whānau feel well-informed, educated, and confident about their choices Whānau feel supported and cared for Whānau feel their cultural perspectives and needs are acknowledged and responded to in a culturally and clinically safe way Whānau feel their wellbeing and health are at the centre of the services we deliver Our Outcomes As a partnership, Tagata Moana and Turuki have developed a set of shared outcomes for Ngā Hau. We ask that as part of this access agreement, you engage and support these outcomes. Whānau have an increased awareness and understanding of preventative strategies that allow for better decision-making around their health Whānau have early access to effective care options and are supported in their ability to confidently navigate these options Whānau receive a holistic continuum of care over the first 2,000 days, with seamless transitions between services Whānau receive clinically and culturally safe care through a comprehensive and sustainable model of care Our Shared Values Our shared values guide the way we deliver services at Ngā Hau. We expect these values to be upheld across both our kaimahi and whānau. Wellbeing: We integrate cultural norms, tikanga, and values to shape and define health and wellbeing from a whānau perspective Relationships: We enrich our relationships through pono by understanding our diversity and honouring cultural beliefs and values Families: We show our families aroha, acknowledging the importance they place in building a resilient community and way of life

Learn about wellbeing support for mothers and families at Ngā Hau Māngere Birthing Centre in South Auckland. Our centre supports māmā, pēpi and whānau with care and guidance during the postnatal period and early parenting journey. After the Birth After the Birth Pēpī and Tamariki Services Pēpī and Tamariki Services Turuki Health Care offers whānau wellbeing services through our Kahu Taurima team to help you feel supported as you settle into this new chapter. Through Turuki your whānau can access: B4Baby - breastfeeding education, antenatal sessions, and home visits to support māmā up to six months postpartum. Hapū Wānanga - one-day antenatal education classes focusing on natural, whānau-centred birth and early parenting. Poipoia te Mokopuna - programmes for tamariki aged 0–3, helping whānau nurture learning, connection, and growth in the first years. Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme) - parenting strategies and support for whānau with children up to 12 years. Start Well - support for young māmā and their whānau from pregnancy through early parenthood. Tupuranga Ake - early childhood education navigation for tamariki aged 3–5 who are not yet enrolled in ECE. To learn more or enquire about any of these services, send us your details and we will get in touch Visiting hours To help new mums get the rest they need, visiting hours are from 2pm to 8pm. After the Birth Support Form First name* Last name* Phone Email* Message* Submit

Ngā Hau Māngere Birthing Centre is a welcoming primary birthing and postnatal care facility in South Auckland. Located in Māngere, we provide safe, comfortable birthing rooms and supportive maternity care for māmā, pēpi and whānau during birth and the early days of parenthood. Tēnā koe, Talofa, Malo Ni, Bula, Kia Orana! Ngā Hau Māngere Birthing Centre is a free primary birthing facility located in Māngere. Our vision is to work in partnership with māmā & whānau to affect an informed, active and natural birthing experience. Learn more Every journey begins with preparation. Find out what to expect, what to bring, and how we will support you through birth and beyond. Explore Preparing for Birth

Read birth stories and experiences from families who welcomed their pēpi at Ngā Hau Māngere Birthing Centre in South Auckland. These stories share the journey of māmā, pēpi and whānau during birth and the early days of parenthood. Beyond Birth (Ongoing Support) Beyond Birth Wrap-around Services Pāpā Services Stories & Experiences Stories & Experiences Every family’s journey is different. These stories share the real experiences of parents and whānau who have given birth with us and continued their care through our wider support services. We’re grateful to the families who have shared their experiences so others can see what ongoing, wrap-around support looks like in practice. "We had the absolute privilege of welcoming our first pēpi into te ao marama at Nga Hau Māngere Birthing Centre. I couldn't have dreamed of a more amazing birth and start to being parents. My midwives (Southside Midwives) made me feel empowered and 100% supported the entire way throughout my pregnancy and birth. I felt so comfortable and safe at the birthing centre and had a beautiful water birth inside one of their top-notch and beautiful rooms. My partner and I stayed for two nights and were supported by the team of carers, midwives, and staff every step of the way. Nga Hau Māngere Birthing unit provided a safe and supportive environment for my partner and I to learn how to care for our pēpi - everything from supporting me with breast-feeding to providing us yummy kai, and even putting up with our many whānau members coming into visit at all hours of the day. Thank you so much for the important mahi you provide to give our babies and māmā the absolute best start possible." Visiting hours To help new mums get the rest they need, visiting hours are from 2pm to 8pm.

Nga Hau Maangere Birthing Centre, in partnership with Turuki Health Care, offers a peaceful, nurturing space for new mums. Our team of experienced midwives and healthcare professionals provide personalised, natural care in a comfortable, non-clinical setting. We focus on your wellbeing, supporting both tamariki and whaanau as you rest, recover, and bond with your baby in a stress-free, welcoming environment. Experience the care you deserve during your early days of motherhood. About Us About Nga Hau Our Expectations for Whānau Experience Our Outcomes Our Shared Values Meet the Team Our Gallery Meet the Team Meet the midwives and care team who make Nga Hau Māngere Birthing Centre a safe, welcoming space for every family. Ngatepaeru Marsters Nga Marsters is the Clinical Lead Midwife at Nga Hau Māngere Birthing Centre, where she leads a dedicated team providing safe, whānau-centred care for birthing families. A midwife for over 20 years, Nga was one of the founding members of Pasifika Midwives Aotearoa and played a key role in the vision that led to establishing the Māngere Birthing Centre in 2019. Her experience and commitment to empowering families continue to shape the care and culture of the centre today.

Nga Hau Maangere Birthing Centre in Auckland offers a peaceful, natural space for new mums to rest, recover, and bond with their babies. Our caring midwives provide personalised, non-clinical support in a calm, nurturing environment. To book a stay, register with a Lead Maternity Carer. Guided tours are available on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Visit us to explore our services or check out reviews on Facebook and Google for feedback from other mums. Preparing for Birth Preparing for Birth Step by Step Process Choosing Your Midwife (LMC) Antenatal Classes & Education Sessions Resource Hub FAQs Antenatal Classes & Education Sessions As part of getting ready for your baby’s arrival, you can take part in antenatal classes and breastfeeding education through Turuki Health Care. B4Baby is a breastfeeding education and support service for mothers in South Auckland. With over 20 years of experience, the team includes breastfeeding advocates and a lactation consultant who guide mothers through their feeding journey. Antenatal education sessions cover everything from the benefits of breastfeeding and recognising hunger cues, to safe expressing, milk storage, and managing common challenges such as engorgement or latch issues. Sessions also include practical demonstrations, helping mothers feel informed and confident before baby arrives. Hapū Wānanga offers one-day antenatal education classes that focus on natural, whānau-centred birthing and early parenting. This programme empowers women and their whānau with knowledge and confidence for labour, birth, and the early weeks at home. Experienced midwives facilitate each session, creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for learning and connection. Contact B4Baby Visiting hours To help new mums get the rest they need, visiting hours are from 2pm to 8pm. Book Your Class

Learn what happens after birth at Ngā Hau Māngere Birthing Centre in South Auckland. Mothers and babies receive postnatal care and support from midwives while resting and bonding in private rooms. After the Birth After the Birth Pēpī and Tamariki Services After the Birth Our staff work alongside your midwife (LMC) to support your recovery and those first days with your pēpi. Māmā may stay for up to two nights, with support partners encouraged to remain. You will receive guidance on breastfeeding, newborn care, and recovery, along with nourishing meals to help you regain strength before heading home. Your midwife (LMC) will continue caring for you and your pēpi once you return home - providing regular checks, breastfeeding support and guidance for up to six weeks after birth. They will make sure you and your baby are doing well, and can connect you with extra community or whānau based support if needed. In this section you can explore Turuki Health Care’s wrap-around whānau wellbeing services which support māmā, pēpi, and tamariki aged 0–5 as you settle in at home. Visiting hours To help new mums get the rest they need, visiting hours are from 2pm to 8pm.