Our registered nēhi work alongside whānau to support the growth and development of pēpi and tamariki, offering guidance and free health and development checks.

Free for eligible whānau

Pēpi & tamariki (4 weeks–3 years | B4 School Check: 4 years)

Western Bay of Plenty
A free Kaupapa Māori service supporting pēpi, tamariki, and mokopuna from 4 weeks to 3 years.
Our registered nēhi work alongside whānau to monitor growth and development and provide guidance on:
Visits can take place at home, kōhanga reo, clinics, or any location that suits your whānau.
This free service offers a health and development check for tamariki turning 4, helping ensure they are healthy, confident, and ready to start kura. It is the final well-child check before kura.
Our registered nēhi will assess:
This service is available to all whānau. Whānau can access our Well Child Tamariki Ora and B4 School Check services through referrals from midwives, GPs, registered nurses, community agencies, whānau members, or by self-referral.
This service is available Monday–Friday, 8.00 am–4.30 pm