Taha Tinana
Physical Wellbeing
Nourishing and strengthening your physical wellbeing helps you to cope with the ups and downs of life. Feeling physically well helps you feel mentally well.
Staying Healthy During Pregnancy
Our prenatal vaccination clinic is open every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Te Rauru Antenatal Clinic, located on the ground floor of Te Papaioea. This service is free for pregnant women and can be received starting from 16 weeks of pregnancy.
Contact Details:
Te Rauru Antenatal Clinic, 117 Ruahine Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North
Website: facebook.com/birthingcentrepn
Cost: Free
HPV Primary Screening is recommended for those in Aotearoa New Zealand who have a cervix and are aged between the ages of 25 - 69.
People should be encouraged to participate in the NCSP if they are a wāhine/woman or person with a cervix, aged 25 to 69, who: has ever had intimate skin-to-skin or any sexual activity (even if they haven’t been sexually active for decades), has only had non-penetrative sex (i.e., oral sex), is straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer, is transgender, gender diverse, or non-binary and has a cervix, has only been with one sexual partner, has had the HPV vaccination or not, is pregnant or has had a baby, has been through menopause.
Contact details:
(06) 350 8924
0800 729 729
Private Bag 11036, Palmerston North 4442
Website: tewhatuora.govt.nz/health-services-and-programmes/ncsp-hpv-screening/contacts-and-locations
Cost: Free
We are a Manawatu-based physiotherapy practice providing unique, quality, evidence-based pelvic health physiotherapy care. From urinary incontinence and bowel concerns to prolapse, pain, pregnancy pain, and sexual dysfunction, we can help you address a wide range of pelvic health and musculoskeletal issues.
Contact details:
(06) 359 3367
16 Ashley Street, Palmerston North Central 4410
Website: nicholecobhamphysio.co.nz
Cost: Paid
Our service offers free cervical smear tests and confidential care provided by friendly and supportive nurses. Women aged 25-69 who are Māori, Pacific, or Asian, as well as those aged 30-69 who have never had a smear test or are overdue for one (5 years since their last test), are eligible for this funded program.
Referrals to our service can be made through self-referral, other agencies, or individuals. Our location serves women residing within the Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga Manawatu/Bulls and Horowhenua regions, including Otaki.
Raukawa Whānau Ora is a Kaupapa Māori organization that incorporates inherited values to provide family-centered health, social, and educational services. We operate from a whānau ora approach, offering free and confidential services to all who wish to access them.
Contact details:
0800 742 6666
148 Manchester Street, Fielding 4702
Website: rwo.iwi.nz/hauora/cervical-screening/
Cost: Free
Continence NZ has put together this guide with help from pelvic health physiotherapists. The aim is to educate people about bladder and bowel control (also known as continence) in pregnancy and after childbirth.
Pregnancy may be the first time you hear about the pelvic floor. There are often no problems prior to pregnancy so it’s not talked about much. Pregnancy and childbirth put you at increased risk of having problems and there is a lack of awareness about where to go for information or help when you need it. Many people don’t even know that support is available.
Website: Pregnancy Guide (for your free digital download)
Support with Kai
The Food Bank is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10.00am – 12pm. 431 Church Street, Palmerston North
Phone: (06) 358 7455
You can visit the PNMSS foodbank Monday to Friday 10:30am to 2.30pm to pick up a parcel. Please bring your own bags and your ID. Our Social Work team will ask if there is other help or support you want, but that is fully your choice. We are here to support and build your intrinsic mana.
Address:
663 Main Street, Palmerston North
The idea of the Social Supermarket is that there is dignity in choice and people can have a sense of normality in what they do and not feel isolated or stigmatised by their circumstances. If you or someone you know is in immediate need or requiring ongoing assistance with food support, our Social Supermarket can help.
We understand the challenges of juggling bill payments, housing costs and being able to put food on the table for you and your whānau. In a shift from the traditional food parcel model the Methodist Social Supermarket (Koha Kai Whare) is located at 663 Main Street Palmerston North and puts shopper experience and choice at its heart. Instead of collecting a pre-selected food parcel, you will be able to choose your own grocery items from a wide selection of food and essentials in a warm and friendly supermarket environment.
The Social Supermarket is open to anyone across the Palmerston North region in need of some extra help. This includes those currently being supported by, or new to Palmerston North Methodist Social Services, and those being supported or referred by other social service agencies. The Social Supermarket has a Koha required to meet the ongoing costs of meeting community needs, this Koha goes directly to the purchases of more food it is not used for infrastructure or staffing costs.
We have Registered Professional support staff that are here to help with Advocacy Budgeting and counselling if so required. Come and see us, have a coffee and something to eat in our Whanau space before one of our friendly team host you through your shopping experience, with social workers available to assist as and when required.
Contact details:
663 Main Street, Palmerston North 4414
Website: pnmss.nz/services/social-supermarket
Cost: Paid
Food Rescue, Free Store & Food Hub - open Mon to Fri, 1pm - 2.30pm & 4.30pm - 6pm, 248 Featherston St, Palmerston North. No criteria! No questions! No judgement! No ID? No worries! Closed Weekends & Public Holidays.
Contact details:
022 597 2569
248 Featherston Street, Palmerston North 4410
Website: justzilch.org.nz
Cost: Free
All requests for free food parcels or other assistance may be made through our op shop at 252 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North. Food parcels are delivered by our volunteer members.
Monday to Friday 1pm-2pm at 140-148 Maxwells Line, Palmerston North. Please bring your own bags and park on the road.
Legacy Centre
86-91 Highbury Ave, Palmerston North. Just Hope: Mondays 5.30pm. Soup for kids: Thursday 3pm-4pm during the school term.
Salvation Army
431 Church Street, Palmerston North. Catherine Booth Soup Cafe: Friday 11am-1pm. Pop Inn (Morning tea): Tuesday 10am-12pm, Friday 10am-11am.
Just Life
174-178 Church Street, Palmerston North. Monday 4.30pm.
St Lukes Lutheran Church
250 Church Street, Palmerston North. Fortnightly Wednesday 5pm.
The Kai Hub offers a variety of services for the community, including a free food store with no requirements, a cozy social space for gatherings over tea/coffee and biscuits, a local art gallery, and a special-priced boutique op shop where you can get clothes or shoes for spare change. Additionally, the Helping Hands Community Network office provides essential household items, gardening resources, seeds, as well as advice, advocacy, and support. Originally established during the Covid pandemic, Pataka Kai aims to enhance food resilience in Shannon and nearby rural areas by distributing rescued food to combat food insecurity and reduce waste. Plans are also in progress for a community garden and laundromat. This service is available to Shannon residents up to Tokomaru on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm.
Contact details:
021 0895 0544
36 Plimmer Terrace, Shannon 4821
Website: facebook.com/shannonkaihub
Cost: Free
A Free food rescue service distributing donated food and food rescued from businesses- also distributes household and personal items when available. There is no eligibility criteria but it is really for locals so people are asked to check their own local providers.
Customers served from door. No appointments necessary. Also has a special hour (Golden oldies hour) just for the over 65 year olds.
Contact details:
027 221 3561
16 Hall Street, Foxton 4814
Website: cab.org.nz/community-directory/KB00041465
Cost: Free
Manchester House operates a 5 day a week Food Bank to assist people who live in the Feilding district meet their emergency food needs. People must visit the Social Services Hub at 68 Aorangi Street, Feilding to access this service. We do not take requests by email or phone call. Clients who need a food parcel are also required to meet with a budgeting advisor who can discuss their long term needs and help them become more financially resilient. Bread and fresh fruit and vegetables are also readily available on the sharing table which is situated inside the main entrance of the Social Services Hub.
RECAP Community Kai (formally Recap Rescued Food Distribution) happens every Tuesday from 3:15-4:15pm, from the Ashhurst library back room. You can access this from the community garden, next to the library.
We give out free kai every week. At present anyone can pick up, no questions asked. We operate a self-serve service, with items put out for you to choose from. PLEASE read the signage as it will tell you how much of each item you can take, and if any items are past their best before dates. Please be kind and respectful to our volunteers and to others picking up kai.
Contact Details:
Cnr Cambridge and Bamfield Street, Ashhurst
Website:
Cost: Free
The Ashhurst food bank is open every Thursday 2pm-3pm at 57 Bamfield Street, Ashhurst. Clients can help themselves to what they need from the food/product supplies on the shelves. No ID required, however this foodbank is only for Ashhurst residents.
Locals supporting locals through kai boxes. Covering Kumeroa, Papatawa, Ballance, to the Ngapuru Bridge and Woodville. Phone/text: 021 156 6925
Available for emergency food parcels. Phone: 06 376 6759
The Food Bank is open Tuesday and Friday 10.00am – 11.30am at 21 Allardice Street, Dannevirke.
Available for emergency food parcels. Phone/text: 021 034 7762 during week days.
For food parcels, advocacy and referrals to other agencies. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am – 2pm at 10a Avenue Road, Foxton. Phone: 06 363 8669.
A foodbank is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-11:30am at 11 Durham Street, Levin. Entrance is to the left of the building, follow the Community Ministries signs. Phone: 06 368 8177.
Proudly supported by the local churches, this food bank is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-12pm at 43a Main Street, Ōtaki.
Hope Hub Free Store rescues food and distributes it to the community. We hold 'free store' days, pop ups, and hold a gold card community lunch every Thursday. Located at 3-5 Kent Street, Levin. Phone: 027 352 7693.
Levin Uniting Church
87 Oxford Street, Levin. Sunday 5.30pm.
Legacy Levin
12 Keepa Street, Levin. Days and times vary - Please check their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/legacylvn
Legacy Foxton
Lions Hall, 8 Park Street, Foxton. Monday 5pm.
Caring for Baby
Te Whare Poi Poi provides a Level 2A neonatal intensive and special care to preterm and unwell term pēpi.
A dedicated Lactation Consultant works within Child Health, with a focus on supporting māmā of unwell or preterm pēpi in Te Whare Poi Poi.
The Babble NZ Neonatal Family App was developed by staff in Te Whare Poi Poi providing a reliable source of information about what you can expect when your pēpi is admitted to the unit.
Babble NZ Neonatal Family App - Apps on Google Play (for Android users)
BABBLE NZ Neonatal Family App App - App Store (for iPhone users)
Newborn hearing screening is a safe and simple check to find out if your baby hears well. The screen is designed to pick up moderate to profound hearing loss. It may not pick up mild hearing loss. This test is free and is usually done before you and your baby go home from hospital. If your baby is born at home or is not screened before you go home, the newborn hearing screening service will contact you to arrange an appointment. Ideally, your baby will be screened within the first few days of birth and screening should be completed by the time your baby is 1 month old. However, your baby can be screened up until they are 3 months old. You do not need a referral to have your baby’s hearing screened. Your baby will be automatically referred when they are born.
Contact details:
06 356 9169 ext: 7720
50 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North 4410
Website:
Cost: Free
Monthly meetings where whānau can try on and hire carriers to decide what fits their needs best, carriers can be an investment, so trying before you buy to figure out your unique fit is important. Library is run by volunteers who share a passion for safe babywearing. Lifetime membership costs $10 and hire per month costs $10. If cost is an issue, please let us know as we would prefer you have access to a carrier and we can waive all fees.
Contact details:
Website: facebook.com/BabywearingManawatu
Cost: Free, Paid
Breastfeeding Support
Nipple Pain
Free lactation support from Qualified Lactation Consultants in all of the MidCentral region. Self referrals accepted. Contact to book.
Contact Details:
027 309 4183
50 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North
Cost: Free
You are warmly welcome to the Milk Cafe! Join us every Wednesday from 10am to midday at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre for our Milk Cafe breastfeeding support group. You’re welcome to drop in for a casual chat, have a cuppa, get additional advice and support around feeding your baby, and meet other women.
Contact Details:
Te Papaioea Birthing Centre, 117 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North
Website: facebook.com/birthingcentrepn
Cost: Free
Free lactation support in a group setting every Tuesday 10am to 12noon at 152 Bath Street, Levin. Kai provided.
Contact details:
027 264 5751
152 Bath Street, Levin
Website: facebook.com/RaukawaWhanauOra
Cost: Free
Raukawa Whānau Ora provides a service that offers a gentle approach in supporting Māmā on their breastfeeding journey
Contact Details:
0800 742 6666
152 Bath Street, Levin
Website: rwo.iwi.nz/hauora/lactation-consultants
Cost: Free
The World Health Organisation recommends the use of donor human milk as the feeding of choice, if mother’s own milk is insufficient or unavailable.
Whāngai Ora Milk Bank was established to collect and distribute safe donor milk for such occasions. The milk is screened, pasteurised and tested to make it the safest option of all the supplements alternative to a mother's own milk for the pēpi of the communities, or those who had or are receiving care, within the MidCentral DHB's district. Available to those in need of milk, or those that want to become regular donors.
Contact Details:
Te Papaioea Birthing Centre, 117 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North 4414
Website:
Cost: Free
A well-established breastfeeding tool in Aōtearoa New Zealand and internationally. This resource is designed to support breastfeeding mothers and health professionals (nurses midwives, lactation consultants, breastfeeding peer support in general) who are helping mothers with their breastfeeding, particularly when they are experiencing problems. It connects visuals and kupu Māori to provide a more visually informative resource that is easier to understand
Website: sudinationalcoordination.co.nz/mama-aroha-mobile-app
Breastfeeding and community help. Discussion topics, mama circle, practical evidence based help on your breastfeeding / parenting journey. Free kai and cuppa.
Contact Details:
Fortnightly Mondays 10am to 12 noon
Te Whare o Nga Wahine, Palmerston North Women's Health Centre, 53 Waldegrave Street, Palmerston North
Website: lalecheleague.org.nz
Facebook group that facilitates informal peer-to-peer milksharing of breastmilk from those who have extra and those who are in need. Often accessed by those who no longer meet Milkbank criteria or who have on-going supply needs. It is the responsibility of receiving whānau to screen appropriateness of milk donation for their pēpi.
Website: facebook.com/MilksharingManawatu
Cost: Free
Private Lactation Consultant supporting you on your feeding journey. Able to support with any type of infant feeding from antenatal to weaning. Home visits available and happy to travel within one hours of Palmerston North. Virtual consults available for out of the Manawatū area
Contact Details: 027 508 0952
Website: flowandflourish.co.nz
Cost: Paid
Cradled offers perinatal and parenting support for whānau in the early years of life. Dr Heather Johnston is a medical doctor and IBCLC lactation consultant, providing breastfeeding medicine consultations and support with all modes of infant feeding. She is a Holistic Sleep Coach, providing responsive approaches to supporting infant and toddler sleep without sleep training. Dr Heather also does consultations for unsettled babies, perinatal mental health, parenting, as well as Circle of Security Parenting Courses. Appointments are either virtual via video-call or in person at the clinic in Palmerston North.
Contact Details:
127 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North
Website:
Cost: Paid
Unique Beginnings offers private lactation support with honest and compassionate care. Supportive of any type of infant feeding inclusive of:
initiating feeding
latching issues
painful nipples
low milk supply or infant weight concerns
breast refusal & feeding aversion
introducing solid foods
different types of weaning
mixed feeding
returning to work.
Contact Details:
Breastfeeding Support with Lactation Consultant | Manawatu
Email: uniquebeginningsnz@gmail.com
021 066 0394 (for urgent care requirements)
Cost: Paid
My passion is to empower each mum that I help with the skills to breastfeed their baby, and ensure they feel confident in their abilities to nurture their child. I have a special interest in tongue and lip tie, and work alongside a GP in Palmerston North who clips anterior tongue ties, posterior tongue ties and lip ties (no age restriction). Breast Pump Hire also Available.
Contact Details:
027 368 5222
Website: breastfeedingmanawatu.co.nz
Cost: Paid
Healthcare for Whānau
Our General Practices are individual businesses and may have different ways of operating, variations in services and opening hours. Some GP teams do walk-ins and can see casual or unenrolled people, some are open to enrolling new patients.
Contact Details:
0800 766 255
Website: thinkhauora.nz/general-practice
Cost: Free
Our Child and Adolescent Oral Health Service, also known as the School Dental Service in Manawatu, is here to help keep your child's smile healthy and bright. We provide dental care for children and teenagers, ensuring their oral health is in top shape. Our friendly team is dedicated to making dental visits a positive experience for your child. We are open on weekdays during office hours, catering to preschoolers up to Year 8 students.
Contact Details:
0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583)
Website: info.health.nz/keeping-healthy/teeth-gums/caring-for-baby-teeth
Cost: Free
YOSS is all about helping you out. The friendly YOSS team provides free information, advice and services for young people aged between 10 and their 24th birthday.Providing immunisation services, counselling, alcohol and drug support, youth work, clinical psychology services and social work services.
Contact details:
(06) 355 5909
31 Princess Street, Palmerston North 4410
Website: yoss.org.nz
Cost: Free
We provide education, training, resources and support to help you and your whānau live well with Asthma/COPD. If you have Asthma/COPD and would like a free education session simple complete our online referral form or call Silvia on 021 852 0208.
Contact Details:
0800 227 328
Website:
Cost: Free
WellKids is passionate about seeing babies, pregnant mums, children, and families function at their best. All we need to do is give our bodies what they were designed to require. And what is that? To move well, to eat well and to think well. WellKids addresses each of these requirements for health in order to optimise health and prevent disease.
Contact Details:
(06) 359 4888
32 Victoria Ave, Palmerston North
Website:
Cost: Paid
A mothers body changes a lot during pregnancy. Chiropractic care is safe and effective throughout all three trimesters of pregnancy. Even a normal birth can put a lot of pressure on a baby, but we also see babies who have had a tough birth.
Pediatric chiropractic care is gentle and safe. Pediatric chiropractic care can assist in a baby latching, feeding and settling better.
All 3 chiropractors at Omega Chiropractic are pediatric trained and we consider it a great honour to be able to help our wee ones feel the best they can!
All of our chiropractors are trained to take care of mums-to-be throughout pregnancy.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy can help with a lot of the common aches and pain during pregnancy and help our pregnant mums be in the best shape for giving birth.
Contact Details:
06 356 6333
30 Birmingham Street, Palmerston North
Website: omegachiro.co.nz
Cost: Paid
At Chiropractic HQ, we are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and wellness through chiropractic care. Our team is committed to providing personalized and effective treatments to address your specific needs. We strive to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for all our patients, ensuring that you receive the care and support you deserve on your journey to better health.
For pregnancy, maternity, and babies, we offer specialized care to support the health and well-being of both expectant mothers and their little ones. Our chiropractic services can help alleviate discomfort during pregnancy, promote proper alignment for a smoother delivery, and provide gentle care for newborns and infants to support their development. We are here to support you and your family every step of the way.
Contact Details:
06 359 4888
32 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
Website: chiropractichq.co.nz
Cost: Paid
P3 Physiotherapy is a boutique musculoskeletal and sports injury physiotherapy clinic in central Palmerston North, specialising in pelvic floor health for women.
Contact Details:
06 353 7873
021 170 5953
16 Taonui Street, Palmerston North 4412
Website:
Cost: Paid
Chiropractic care for your family in Feilding.
Dr Ainslee Roughan practices with a holistic approach, a lighter touch and gentle care - especially for little ones.
Contact:
Website: The Family Chiro - Feilding Chiropractic Care
Cost: Paid
We are a Manawatu-based physiotherapy practice providing unique, quality, evidence-based pelvic health physiotherapy care. From urinary incontinence and bowel concerns to prolapse, pain, pregnancy pain, and sexual dysfunction, we can help you address a wide range of pelvic health and musculoskeletal issues.
Contact details:
(06) 359 3367
16 Ashley Street, Palmerston North Central 4410
Website: nicholecobhamphysio.co.nz
Cost: Paid
Website: info.health.nz/pregnancy-maternity/pregnancy-newborn-screening