Matapiata | Hapū Māmā Village

‘Whāngaia kia tupu, kia puāwai’ 

Mokopuna Ora – Child Health and Wellbeing – The First 2000 Days

‘Ka kore tēnei whakaoranga e huri ki tua o aku mokopuna’

The First 2000 days are a critical window for nurturing a child’s potential and laying the groundwork for a successful and fulfilling life.  The quality of experiences during the first 2000 days has a lasting impact on a child’s overall development. Investing in the early years ensures better outcomes in health, education and social wellbeing.

The Hapū Māmā Village Insights and Recommendations continues to guide our prevention focus in the early years.  We know that;

·       Almost 50% of babies born in our rohe are Māori

·       70% are born into medium to high deprivation

·       Maternal healthcare is consistently inconsistent

·       We have a system that is difficult to navigate for māmā, whānau and the workforce

·       There is a need for an inclusive maternal heath care system

This requires an alternative pathway that has a Māori lens, is informed by māmā and whānau, a mātauranga Māori approach and creates opportunity for a more inclusive and integrated maternal health care system.

Te Whare Piringa – Hapūtanga Innovation Hub and the co-design of a mātauranga Māori antenatal education programme represent the prototyping of alternative pathways, while the development of an Early Years Regional strategy signifies a shared dedication to intergenerational health and wellbeing. This strategy involves collaborative efforts between the community and the maternal health system and embodies the hopes and ambitions of whānau. It unites services and communities, fostering improved methods of engagement, partnership, and support for the health and well-being of pēpi and tamariki.