Waiariki Parata-Taiapa and Jaime Tutbury of Karitāne, welcomed their healthy boy Kawhiti Parata-Taiapa on 29 December. What a wonderful New Year’s gift.
Waiariki, Jaime and their gorgeous pēpi, Kawiti.
Also, Jade Hohaia and Zaccheus Te Uri Karaka welcomed Tīahomāia Te Uri Karaka on 11 December 2015 at 9.40am weighing 8.3 lbs. The birth journey of Tīahomāia (seeking to adhere to a uniquely Māori journey) has been captured and documented by Te Puna Oranga Māori Health and will be a part of the first national hapū wānanga curriculum to help promote baby health and wellbeing along with healthy whānau development New Zealand wide.
Jade and Zaccheus with Tīahomāia.