Whānau Pakari

Whānau Pakari is a 12-month community-based, family-centred programme for tamariki and rangatahi aged 4 to 16. It helps them and their whānau to make lasting healthy lifestyle changes in a supportive environment.


Contact us

Contact the healthy lifestyles coordinator on:


How the programme works

The programme involves the whole whānau to support their child or teenager. The programme includes:

  • one to one family support and group sessions
  • physical fitness assessments and fun weekly physical activity sessions
  • cooking sessions and virtual supermarket tours
  • input from a dietitian, psychologist and healthy lifestyles coordinator
  • specialised workshops and activity sessions
  • medical and growth checks.

Referral information

You can self-refer or your healthcare provider can refer you.