Offerings

Friday Playgroup

Nau mai! Haere mai! Looking for something fun to do with your little one? Ngāmotu NP Parents Centre welcomes you to come along to our free playgroup for ages 0-5 years. This is a casual drop in playgroup, come for a bit or stay for the duration, its up…

Kangatraining

Move your body I Wear your pēpi I Meet your village Māmā to Rowan and an overly affectionate kurī Hugo, Jodie’s a babywearing enthusiast who loves tramping, dancing, sewing and coffee/fluffy dates. Her favourite part of Kangatraining is the seamless blend between dance, fitness, babywearing and community. Jodie’s…

The Fatherhood Project

When & Where  Next gathering for Term 1 is on Sunday 22 February 2026. Meet at the bandstand in Pukekura Park from 2pm Please bring your tamariki!   About the Fatherhood Project  We believe that “in every father, there is wisdom waiting to be shared.” Through structured gatherings, skill-sharing, and…

Gather & Grow

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. 

Toolbox Teenage Years (12 to 18 years)

Just when we all think we’re getting the hang of this parenting thing, our children become teenagers and we find ourselves facing a whole set of new challenges! Rapidly changing technology, the ups and downs of teenage moods and ever-present in the back of our minds… Puberty!  Over six weeks,…

Parenting Unpacked

Grab a cuppa and settle in for a relaxed one-on-one session with our parent coach, Carla Moore. Parenting Unpacked is your space to lay it all out - the highs, the hard bits, and everything in between with your parenting. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, need a fresh perspective, or just want to talk it through, this is a gentle, non-judgemental place to pause, reflect, and reset your parenting.

Intention Connection

Next event: Flourish Potluck Community Dinner Bring your whānau, bring a friend, bring a plate of food to share, and enjoy a relaxed and wonderful summer afternoon together! Friday 27th Feb, 4-8pm II Flourish Hall, 12 Omata Road, Westown What is Intention Connection? Intention Connection happens twice in a…

ADHD Chats: Parents Coffee Support Group

Do you have questions on... Meltdowns, Explosive Behaviour, School Anxiety, Managing ADHD, Reducing the Chaos in your home, Finding your Parenting Harmony? Click here!

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Coffee Support Group

If you are supporting a grandchild on a full-time basis or understand the blessings and challenges that this role brings, we would love to meet with you. We welcome you sharing your experiences – to be seen, heard and celebrated.

Seasons for Growth for the Parent – Separation and Divorce

Seasons For Growth Parent Programme provides an opportunity for parents to better understand the experience of death, separation and divorce and bereavement from a child’s perspective, and to explore ideas and strategies that they may wish to consider as they support their children transition through family change.

Board Gaming – Tuesday Nights

The art of board gaming teaches us practical skills, useful lessons, engages our emotions, and challenges our intellect. There's nothing better to create memories, generate traditions, and foster relationships. 

Te Māmā – Women’s wellbeing sessions

Te Māmā is an opportunity for parents to take some time for themselves for an hour and half for FREE. Maybe partake in some yoga, meditation, breathwork, postpartum workout or whatever is on the timetable that would fill your cup. "Caring childcare is available onsite for a small fee and needs to pre-booked." ❤️👏💐

Awhi childminding at Flourish

A childminding service created to tautoko, support the wellbeing of our Flourish parenting community. Awhi is available during our Te Māma Wellbeing session on Tuesday Morning 9am - 11am and Wednesday lunchtime 12pm - 2pm. This is offered to support our parents to be able to come along to the wellbeing sessions.

Taranaki Cubers

We love to meet through games – cubing, chess, 3D design and print, Catan, DnD, Lego, cup stacks Curious kids who love these kinds of games, welcome to come along and hang with or without their adult. We meet on Sundays 10am to 12pm at Flourish Taranaki, 12 Omata Rd…

Toolbox Preschool Years (0-4 years)

Parenting your toddler or preschooler comes with a surprising amount of unexpected challenges! Sleep deprivation, strong-willed two-year-olds, picky eaters and food flying everywhere!

Toolbox Primary Years (5 to 11 years)

Just when we all think we’re getting the hang of this parenting thing, our toddlers become 5-year-olds going on 13-year-olds and we find ourselves facing a whole set of new challenges! Starting school, navigating friendships and deciding how may hours of screen time are too many hours of screen time?

Together – The Parenting Journey

Parenthood is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it can also be overwhelming at times. From sleepless nights to temper tantrums, each stage of your child’s development presents its own set of joys and challenges. In “The Parenting Journey,” we will explore a wide range of topics relevant to…

Preparing for Postpartum

Brought to you by Postpartum Pathways Postpartum Pathways are dedicated to helping pregnant whānau prepare for life after birth. Our Preparing for Postpartum course blends traditional wisdom with the latest science to provide an evidence-based, holistic approach to postpartum. Our goal is to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported as…

Together – The Parenting Journey ONLINE COURSE

BOOK COURSE HERE Parenthood is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it can also be overwhelming at times. From sleepless nights to temper tantrums, each stage of your child’s development presents its own set of joys and challenges. In…

Choices in Childbirth

Choices in Childbirth classes are intended to be taken in addition to Antenatal Classes. Active Birth Taranaki Inc. is a group of people passionate in supporting natural birth, working towards a community which is confident in woman’s ability to birth naturally, where woman and their birthing partners experience the power of positive childbirth. We are here to inform and inspire you from our personal birth experiences and knowledge.

Seasons for Growth for the Parent – Bereavement

Background The Seasons for Growth programme provides an opportunity for parents/caregivers to better understand the experience of death, separation and divorce, and bereavement from a child’s perspective, and to explore ideas and strategies that they may wish to consider as they support their children in transitioning through these family changes.

The Happy Home Habits Hub

An online Membership for parents to learn the simple daily habits to transform their home lives from stress city to a happy haven for all.

Kotahitanga – Social Service Provider Meet-up – Term 1 2026 dates TBC

Creating connected and compassionate communities who collaborate, consult and communicate. Flourish aims to create easier and more effective access to services for whanau, and to provide increased support for social service providers and referring agencies through connection and shared information.

Parenting without Punishment – Childwise

Parenting without Punishment – Workshops delivered by Caitlin Hocken (Childwise). 5 Simple Steps to more peaceful family relationships Have you lost the joy of being a parent, or never found it at all? Have you been nagging, yelling, threatening, bribing and punishing your children while trying to get them to…

Rants in the Park – Mondays 9.30am during school terms

Walk, stroll, amble or run, with or without your off-road buggy, then sit back and enjoy a coffee at Flourish. The benefits of nature, exercise, and social connection (and coffee!) for the mental health of a parent are well known and accepted.

I have benefited from Flourish, in a way that it has enabled me to facilitate some parenting courses, which has been what I needed at this stage of my parenting journey, building my confidence and belief in myself as a parent and having skills to offer and benefit others

Sonya – Toolbox course Facilitator

Te Māmā has made such an impact on my mothering journey, having dedicated time and space each week to come free of charge with the option of affordable childcare has enabled me to prioritise my wellbeing and strengthen my mental health. Through the amazing sessions with the different providers and being able to focus on different aspects of movement and the ongoing connection and community that’s developed with the other mums that attend its become such a source of nourishment.

Cushla

Te Māmā is heaven to mums – each time I came I felt so cared for and welcomed with such positive energy. Shelley and her volunteers looking after the bubs are so gentle and sweet – best best best place to go! Thank you so much!

Anke

I wanted to become a more conscious parent, whose reactions and reasons aren’t dished out without purpose or thoughts. This course has really made me more aware of who each family member is, how they respond, why they act like they do, and given me ways in which I can best communicate with them. I’ve enjoyed every minute, learnt a lot, and know it’s now up to me to refer back to the book and keep myself accountable!

Hannah (Toolbox)

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