Nau mai ki Tākai

Parenting resources for raising thriving tamariki

Free tools and information for anyone who supports whānau with tamariki under 5.

Supporting fathers

Dr Rob Thomson, Raniera Rewiri, Noel Woods and Tamati Ellison explore how to tautoko (support) fathers.

Early experiences matter

Build your knowledge with this 30 minute lesson exploring what pēpi and tamariki need for healthy development.

Remember these voices?

Over 20 years ago, tamariki shared what they needed. We went back to see what's stayed with them.

: Nau mai ki Tākai – welcome to the village

Nau mai ki Tākai – welcome to the village (transcript)

About Tākai

Kia matua rautia – a thriving village raising children together. Tākai is here for everyone in New Zealand supporting tamariki in their first 2,000 days.

We bring together trusted parenting resources, tools and learning opportunities, helping build strong whānau and communities where tamariki thrive.

Find out more about Tākai