Gather & Grow

What it is: 
A gentle, welcoming gathering at Flourish Taranaki – a vibrant, community-centred hub dedicated to making parenting a little bit easier. In collaboration with Active Birth Taranaki, La Leche League Taranaki, Postpartum Pathways, and the Parents Center, this group brings together pregnant women, parents in the postpartum phase, and those navigating the early years of parenthood. 

When & Where: 
• Every Wednesday at 10am, starting in Term 4 
• Held at Flourish Hall, 12 Omata Road, Westown  

Who’s invited: 
– Expectant mothers and birth partners 
– New parents in the postpartum stage 
– Families with infants and toddlers in the early years of parenting 
This is a space to “come as you are” – whether it’s your best day or a tough one, everyone is welcome. 

Why come: 
Totally casual – pop in when it suits and leave when you need to. No cost, no pressure to commit – just a warm, welcoming space that has room for you, your baby, toddler, or whānau. 

Learn and share in equal measure – whether the session is guided by a topic, features a guest speaker, or unfolds as a sharing circle shaped by attendees’ needs that day, your presence, insights, and stories make all the difference. 

A space to simply be – rooted in manaakitanga, empathy, and respect, it’s a place where connection and mutual support flow naturally 

Build your parenting village – one coffee at a time. By coming – even occasionally – you help weave a network of understanding, encouragement, and shared wisdom to support you on this journey 

What to expect: 
Flexible arrival – Come anytime during the hour, stay as long as suits you, and feel free to bring babies, toddlers, or even partners. 

Guided or open format – Some Wednesdays may be led by a theme or guest speaker; on others, we’ll simply gather in a sharing circle shaped by what participants need or wish to explore that day. 

A welcoming atmosphere – Grounded in empathy, respect, and shared understanding, this is a space where all are seen and heard. 

Community and nourishment – Relax together over shared snacks or your favourite brew- whānau contributions and koha are lovely but never expected. 

Monthly catch-up lunch – On the last session of each month, we’ll linger a little longer with a shared lunch to nourish both body and connection.