Mana Parents Centre

Free maternity portrait! Your digital photo is included. Give Pop-ins a try for free and get your collection started even before your baby arrives. Our professional team know how to make you look and feel amazing (even when you feel like a tired, waddling whale!). Sign up for your free Pop-in at www.popinphotos.com/free-bump-pop-ins.

Calling all friends, fans & supporters of Parents Centre Aotearoa! It's time to flex that very special superpower we all have: generosity!

Between 12pm and 1pm, today, the is hosting a ‘Superpower Hour’ where all donations up to $50 to our crowdfunding campaign will be doubled!*

During the Superpower Hour we will have $400 of match funding on our crowdfunding campaign for one hour only - and we need YOUR generosity superpower to unlock it!

It’s super easy to participate:

Visit https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/help-new-parents-and-their-babies-to-find
between 12pm and 1pm make a donation to our campaign. Your donation will be worth double to us, which means double the impact of funds raised.

Get ready to activate your generosity superpower - stay tuned for more updates!

*Donations will be doubled until match funding runs out.

Educational fun at Johnsonville Mall these school holidays. First show tomorrow, 25 September!

Prepare to be blown away these school holidays with Nanogirl Labs FREE science shows! 🫧🧪

Come down and check out our interactive bubble shows in Wellington and Christchurch from 25th September - 2nd October.
Nanogirl school holiday performances are something your young scientist will not want to miss! It’s the perfect balance of education and fun! 🎉

Check this out for things happening these school holidays

ChoctoberFest Porirua is back! A great way to mix up your antenatal catch ups by checking out the delicious drinks and treats on offer throughout the month.

ChoctoberFest Porirua is back in Porirua – the home of Whittaker's Chocolate Lovers chocolate!🍫

All these delicious treats, packed full of Whittaker’s chocolate, will be served up by our local cafés this October:
🍰1-15 October – Whittaker’s Bake Off – choccy baking
☕1-31 October – Top of the Chocs – choccy drinks

Find all the details about what’s on offer here: poriruacity.govt.nz/choctoberfest, head along to the cafes during their business hours, then rate what you’ve tried on the website, and you could win a year’s supply of Whittaker’s Chocolate, café vouchers or a Whittaker’s factory tour for you and three friends!

Abandoned Brewery Cafe Kaizen Columbus Coffee MEGA Porirua Elemental Eats Get Fixed Bicycle Cafe Greedy and Co. Little Green Olive Local Authority Specialty Coffee Bar Nish Cafe Whitby The Peppermill Cafe & Bar Regular Ruby's Cafe Sandbar Mana Supply Room Sushil's Musclechef Kitchen & Café t bay cafe The Beer Engine The Cake Café Plimmerton The Coffee Cart Elsdon The Karaage Kid The Regal Shortbread Co. Urban Bake House

How does $100 for a little of your time sound? We're looking for class coordinators to support with our child birth education classes.

As well as getting $100 as a thank you for your time, you also get to attend all the classes and learn from the educator - brilliant as a refresher if you're pregnant with your second child. We'll also set you up with a coffee group for when your bubba arrives.

If you can help us out, please get in touch at [email protected] 📧

As Te Wiki o te Reo Māori comes to an end for 2023, keep the conversation going with these words for everyday items around the home!

Looking for some books in te reo Māori to read to your pēpē? Find some inspiration, or purchase your favourites, here:

Te Reo Māori Bookshop Your one stop shop for pukapuka tamariki reo Māori. Featuring hundreds of titles of children's books in te reo.

Join Te Wā Tuku Reo Māori (Māori language moment) to celebrate te reo Māori at 12pm today (Thursday 14 September). You can kōrero (speak), waiata (sing), or pānui (read).

https://www.reomaori.co.nz/

Do you know your colours in te Reo Māori? Here's a great song to help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reJZgj62stI

What's on the menu this wiki (week)? Here are the te reo Māori words for some favourite foods.

It's Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (11-17 September)! Visit https://www.reomaori.co.nz/ideas for some huatau (ideas) on how to get involved.

20% off at Baby Factory this weekend exclusively for Parents Centre members. Online only. Check your emails for your discount code to use at checkout.

Another good option for antenatal catch ups in Porirua

Need some help figuring how to properly install your capsule or car seat? There are service providers who can help you do this, including this one from Baby on the Move. They'll make sure you have everything set up correctly and safely for your pēpē.

https://www.babyonthemove.co.nz/information-guides/car-seats/car-seat-installation-service/

Ready to take some time out for yourself? Remember our partnership with Zohar Centre of Wellbeing and Holistic Acupuncture - it could be just the thing you need.

At the centre, Zohar can provide holistic treatments to remedy a range of conditions that can often occur during pregnancy. As well as an in-depth discussion to assess your needs, treatments available include acupuncture, essential oils, supplements, cupping and massage.

As a special benefit for Mana Parents Centre members, you'll receive $20 off your initial appointment.

Appointments book up fast, so get in touch now to secure your spot:
- Phone 0210 571 751
- Email [email protected].

https://zoharcentre.co.nz/

Something for Father’s Day this weekend

Set Dad Free! I mean, DAD IS FREE this Father's Day.

All Dad's are free of charge this Father's Day at Nga Manu Nature Reserve.

Quote DADISFREE at the counter when you come in with your family next Sunday 3 September.

https://ngamanu.org.nz/fathers-day-at-nga-manu/

Parents Centre Aotearoa is looking for an experienced, motivated and friendly senior accountant to join their team, providing accounting support to the national support centre and Parents Centre locations across the motu.

This is a part-time (24 hours per week) permanent role based in Porirua, joining a team that is family-friendly, with flexible hours.

Responsibilities include:
- Invoicing and accounts receivable processing
- Oversight of accounts payable
- Month-end processing and reconciliations
- Financial support and analysis for national support centre staff and projects.

Experience in accounting and finance roles, and holding accounting qualifications, are essential for this role.

Sound like you? Email Parents Centre to find out more:
[email protected] 📧

Here's a great wee recipe for a pasta dish for babies - that bigger kids will love too🍝

An easy recipe for a veggie baby pasta sauce ( kids love it too) This baby pasta recipe is loaded with vegetables but so easy to make, little ones love it, the perfect idea for baby-led weaning, my bigger kids still enjoy it too.

MEMBER BENEFIT

A reminder of this awesome member benefit for Mana Parents Centre members - a discount on membership at the Whitby Toy Library.

Just mention Mana Parents Centre when you head on down to see Gail and her team of helpers - they'll sort you out with whatever you're looking for (even if you're not sure what you're looking for!). They've got an extensive range of toys to lend out, including some great things for bath time, outdoor water play and birthday parties!

Mana Parents Centre has worked alongside Whitby Toy Library for a number of years and fully support the amazing work they do.

Exclusive Member Benefit

Remember all Mana Parents Centre members get 10% off everything at Little Moose! Visit www.littlemoose.co.nz for a gorgeous range of things for your pēpē - sippy cups, stretchy wraps, dribble bibs and more.

Email [email protected] if you can't find the code from our newsletters.

Are you preparing for the arrival of your first child? There's so much to think about, including all the things you need to get before your little one arrives. Here's a handy guide of things to consider from The Sleep Store.

https://www.thesleepstore.co.nz/sleep-information/newborn-sleep/sleep-articles/what-do-i-need-for-my-newborn

PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES - learn first aid

Keen to learn first aid for babies? We're taking bookings for our final parent education class for the year on Thursday 14 September.

It's a super important skill, so whether you're learning for the first time, or keen to brush up, this class could be for you!

Classes are led by a fantastic educator and held locally in Porirua city centre. You're welcome to bring your baby along. Sign up now to get early bird pricing of just $35. Simply email [email protected]

MEMBER BENEFIT

Have you checked at the latest range at ? Some beautiful clothes still in stock for the autumn and winter months - plus some great deals on sale items. And don't forget the exclusive discount for Mana Parents Centre members - 20% off everything in store!

https://frenchkiss.co.nz/

Activities for Monday

Friday fun activities happening locally 👇