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Pēpi Pack

Established in 2015, the Pēpi Pack initiative was developed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu as an approach to whānau ora and tamariki ora. The wahakura, which are lovingly made by a group of Ngāi Tahu weavers, are designed to encourage safe sleeping for new-borns.

The packs are a way to connect pēpi with Ngāi Tahu from birth and help them to grow a strong cultural connection to our iwi – Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei.

 

Eligibility

We encourage whānau to pre-register for the pēpi pack at least 4 weeks before the expected due date. This allows your whānau to get the most use out of the pack.

Packs applied for once pēpi has arrived, will receive a Newborn or a Partial pack as some items may no longer be appropriate.

Pre-Registered Pēpi Pack
  • Be a registered Ngāi Tahu parent expecting the birth of a pēpi
  • You must provide a letter confirming the expected due date from a lead maternity carer (LMC), a midwife or a general practitioner (GP)
Newborn Pēpi Pack (0-3 months)
  • Have not already received a Pre-Register Pēpi Pack
  • Be a registered Ngāi Tahu parent to a pēpi aged 0 to 3 months OR
  • Be a parent or legal guardian of a Ngāi Tahu registered pēpi aged 0 to 3 months
  • You must provide a Birth Certificate or a proof of birth letter from a lead maternity carer (LMC), a midwife or a general practitioner (GP)
Partial Pēpi Pack (3-12 months)
  • Have not already received a Pre-Register Pēpi Pack
  • Be a registered Ngāi Tahu parent to a pēpi aged 3 to 12 months OR
  • Be a parent or legal guardian of a Ngāi Tahu registered pēpi aged 3 to 12 months
  • You must provide a Birth Certificate or a proof of birth letter from a lead maternity carer (LMC), a midwife or a general practitioner (GP)

Due to customs restrictions and regulations, wahakura (made from harakeke) are not included in the Pēpi Packs sent to whānau overseas.

 

How to apply

The Ngāi Tahu parent/ expectant parent can apply on Te Kopa Ora - Ngāi Tahu Grants Portal using their Ngāi Tahu log in details.

If pēpi is already here, and registered with Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa – you can use their log in details to apply for the Newborn of Partial pack, dependant on their age.

You will need you six-digit whakapapa registration number and password to log in.

If you do not have these details, please call our contact centre on 0800 524 8248 (0800 Kāi Tahu).

If you do not recall the password, please click on the ‘Forgot your password?’ link here:

Apply Now via Te Kopa Ora Ngāi Tahu Grants Portal Home - Te Kopa Ora Ngāi Tahu Grants Portal (ngaitahu.iwi.nz)

 

Enrolling Pēpi with Ngāi Tahu

We encourage you to begin the enrolment process by submitting a whakapapa registration to Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu.

Should the application to Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu be received within 12 months following the birth of pēpi (for those born on or after 1 March 2022 only), pēpi will receive a pounamu pendant and a personalist whakapapa scroll, which traces their whakapapa back to their 1848 Kaumātua – as shown in the Blue Book.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our Pēpi Pack initiative, please contact the grants team on 0800 KAI TAHU or email: [email protected]

Mauri ora!