NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives plan to strike from 9am on Wednesday 30 July to 9am on Thursday 31 July. Patient safety is our priority and our hospitals will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments unless we have contacted you directly to reschedule.
Antenatal classes are free of charge.
The classes include:
New classes coming soon. Watch this space.
Phone the Bay of Islands Maternity Unit on 0800 264 222.
Location: Bay of Islands Hospital Maternity Ward, Kawakawa
These are one day classes. Classes are free and open to all. Support people welcome to attend too. Please note that these dates/times may be subject to change.
Saturday Mornings, 9am to 3pm
Book by phoning 09 430 2324.
Location: Kaipara Community Centre, 38 Hokianga Road, Dargaville
Classes are free and open to all. Support people welcome to attend too. Please note that these dates/times may be subject to change.
Six classes, one per week for 6 consecutive weeks, held on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings.
Shared supper – please bring some nibbles/finger food to share.
Weekend classes are a condensed version of the weeknight classes.
Book by phoning 09 430 2324
Location: Te Puawai Ora, 18 Commerce Street, Whangarei
We have weekly coffee groups running throughout the year with guest speakers attending some sessions and a Sleeping & Settling Workshop once a month. These coffee groups are open to anyone that is pregnant or has a young baby.
It is a great chance to meet other new parents and gain support as a new parent.
Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
Note: Coffee groups are not held on public holidays or during school holidays.
When: Monday weekly, 10am to 12noon.
Location: Te Puawai Ora, 18 Commerce Street, Whangārei
