Nau mai ki Tākai

Parenting resources for raising thriving tamariki

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

Tikanga-based parenting

Whakatipu weaves mātauranga Māori, child and brain development information for all whānau.

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Early experiences matter

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

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Remember these voices?

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

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Featured resources

All those screens – managing screen time Article Building brains through serve and return Article The importance of play Module Pacific peoples and cultures in Aotearoa Article Tug of war Activity Identifying when a child may need extra support Article Reducing risk factors Article Talking with pēpi Lesson Mamia: A marae-based ‘home away from home’ Story Pepeha Article Play is a child's main job Article Have a sing along Activity Finding our way to play Article How Te Whare Tapa Whā supports wellbeing Article Bilingual babies Article Being the parents we want to be Workshop What’s good for baby’s brain? Article Moe moe pēpi Song Connect to Matariki Activity Introduction to the Whakatipu series Article Tākai baby wall frieze Article Supporting whānau well Article The importance of wellbeing for whānau supporters Article Traditional wellbeing practices for self-care Article Book sharing with toddlers Article Tahi is One Song Matching skills Activity Teen parents – their stories Article Copy my sounds Article The power of mirimiri Story

Upcoming webinars

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Kia matua rautia Introducing Tākai

Tākai is back to support the village. Our kaikōrero (speakers) share how they use Tākai resources in their everyday mahi with parents – and how you can too.

  • Deb Rewiri
  • Anna Mowat
  • Vicky Ellison
  • Maraea Teepa

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Pāpātanga Supporting fathers

Pāpā shape how their child’s brain grows. Our panel of pāpā will share stories and tips, and explore how to tautoko (support) pāpā as they grow as parents.

  • Raniera Rewiri
  • Noel Woods

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Show transcript

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

[Music]

[Montage of families and children]

Narrator:

Raising tamariki takes energy, love and a whole village.

Nau mai ki Tākai, welcome to the village.

Whether you're a parent, a whānau worker, a kaiako, a health professional, or an awesome aunty, uncle, nan or koro – Tākai is here to back you.

We wrap together homegrown parenting resources, tools and learning opportunities.

Plus, great information from our trusted partners.

It’s all free, and it’s for anyone who supports whānau with tamariki under-five.

Because when the village is supported, tamariki thrive.

Come and explore Tākai today.

Kia matua rautia – let’s be a thriving village raising children together.

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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