Events in Nelson Tasman

Monthly Events

Choice Baby Group

Last Tuesday of every month
Kindred Studio
11.15am-1pm

Motueka Homebirth Group

Second Tuesday of every month
Riverside Community Room
10am-12pm

La Leche League

Last Wednesday of every month
Richmond Plunket Rooms
9.30am - 11.30am

Motueka Mothers Circle

Last Friday of every month
Motueka Community House
10am -12.30pm

Birth Wisdom - Empowered and Home Birth in Golden Bay

Third Friday of every month
10.30am -12.30pm

Please contact Aleisha for more information

Babywearing Nelson

Third Saturday of every month
Victory Community Centre, Nelson
10am-11am

Try on and hire carriers or get fit checks for your own.

Weekly Events

Hypnobirthing Nelson Relaxation
(Coming back soon)
Thursdays 6pm-7pm
Contact Barbara 0220716625

Stoke Walking Group
Every Thursday - 10am

Pregnancy Pilates
@Elevate Physio
Every Monday 6pm
Booking Essential

Mums and Bubs Pilates
@ Elevate Physio
Every Monday 10am
Booking Essential

Plunket Drop In Sessions

Plunket parent/whanau drop in sessions Richmond, Tuesday
Plunket parent/whanau drop in sessions Stoke, Wednesday
Plunket parent/whanau drop in sessions Nelson Baptist Church, Thursday
Plunket parent/whanau drop in sessions Motueka, Thursday

Upcoming Events


Hypnobirthing Workshop
May
11

Hypnobirthing Workshop

NEW DATE - 11th May

Are you PREGNANT and looking for extra tools to help you have a calm and comfortable birth?

I'm excited to offer this one-off HypnoBirthing workshop again!
As a certified HypnoBirthing educator with over three years of experience, I'm here to share valuable techniques for a peaceful birthing experience.

If you've already done an antenatal class but want to add more calming tools to your toolkit without committing to a full course, or simply need a refresh, this workshop is perfect for you!

Contact Barbara for more information

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Mama Moves
May
9

Mama Moves

A class combining yoga and dance for pregnant and postpartum mums

Get moving to uplifting music, relax, breathe and soak up the benefits of moving and coming together- get the oxytocin flowing! Babies welcome - (they can be worn in carriers while dancing -please provide your own). - all in a relaxed, welcoming environment with our beautiful studio views.

All levels of yoga/ movement experience welcome!

Friday at 11:00 AM
9 May - 30 May 2025
Book here

postpartum exercise, kindred studio, nelson
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Pregnancy Yoga
May
7

Pregnancy Yoga

A 4-week course to support you in your journey of pregnancy. Explore your changing body as your baby grows and deepen your connection with yourself and your baby. The practice assists you to strengthen and soften the body, bringing awareness to your pelvic floor muscles and releasing pregnancy-related discomforts. In honouring all these changes within your body there is time to breathe and prepare yourself for birth and early motherhood.

Suitable for all stages of pregnancy and limited to 8 mummies.

Wednesdays at 7:30pm
7 May - 11 June 2025
Book here

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Into Parenthood Antenatal Classes
Apr
28

Into Parenthood Antenatal Classes

Evidence-based, balanced childbirth education (antenatal classes) in Richmond / Nelson.

In a relaxed setting, this comprehensive antenatal course equips you and your support team with the skills and confidence to navigate pregnancy, birth, and life with your baby.

Delivered by a qualified educator who previously taught antenatal courses for Nelson Parents Centre.

To book click here

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Babywearing Walk & Coffee
Apr
5

Babywearing Walk & Coffee

To celebrate Babywearing Week Downunder 2025, Babywearing Nelson will be hosting a Babywearing Walk and Coffee!

We will meet at 10am under the big tree in the big park near Trafalgar Centre (see map). Around 10.30am we will start walking along the Maitai towards town with an option of getting coffee at Riverside Kitchen or Little Dove Cafe before heading back.

Please get in touch if you would like to borrow a carrier from the library for this walk.

This walk is also pram friendly and balance bike/scooter friendly (for older tamariki). Feel free to bring the whole family along to celebrate Babywearing Week Downunder 2025.

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Antenatal Course with Hypnobirthing Tools
Mar
23

Antenatal Course with Hypnobirthing Tools

Kia ora and Welcome,

We are thrilled that you are considering learning HypnoBirthing for the birth of your baby!

We offer hypnobirthing courses tailored to fit your needs, available in both 3 and 4-session formats. Each structure delivers the same essential information, empowering you with the knowledge and skills for a positive birth experience.

The ideal time to begin your HypnoBirthing journey is between 18 and 30 weeks of pregnancy. However, many parents have started earlier or later and found the training invaluable—any time is better than not at all!

Our course includes audio relaxations and handouts to support your learning and practice at home. For those seeking additional support, we also provide private sessions and refresher courses. If you’re interested in availability and course dates please reach out to us.

To register fill in our online registration form here. 

For more information, contact us via email.

Please note that your place is only confirmed once we respond to your email.

We have personally experienced the benefits of using HypnoBirthing during our own births. We hope you will join us and many new parents who say HypnoBirthing helped them to stay calmer and more relaxed during their baby's births. 

Find out more about Hypnobirthing Nelson here

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Childbirth Education Course
Mar
15
to 16 Mar

Childbirth Education Course

Learn how to navigate from pregnancy, through labour and birth and into parenthood safely. Gain skills and confidence and meet other new parents in a safe and fun learning environment.

Book into Childbirth Education Nelson Tasman for a FREE weekend course!

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Home Birth - A Documentary
Mar
2

Home Birth - A Documentary

Buy your tickets here

Following the premiere of 'Home Birth - A Documentary' we have been able to organise a local screening here in Nelson.

This documentary celebrates the magic of birthing at home in Aotearoa, you can watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfbZwLpGOXU

Sunday 2nd March - Screening begins 10:45am


Doors open at 10:30.

TICKETS: $14, babies in arms and carriers welcome - no tix required.

Organised by:

Jess @ Balance Womens Health

Marti @ Luna Bloom

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Antenatal Course with Hypnobirthing Tools
Feb
16

Antenatal Course with Hypnobirthing Tools

Kia ora and Welcome,

We are thrilled that you are considering learning HypnoBirthing for the birth of your baby!

We offer hypnobirthing courses tailored to fit your needs, available in both 3 and 4-session formats. Each structure delivers the same essential information, empowering you with the knowledge and skills for a positive birth experience.

The ideal time to begin your HypnoBirthing journey is between 18 and 30 weeks of pregnancy. However, many parents have started earlier or later and found the training invaluable—any time is better than not at all!

Our course includes audio relaxations and handouts to support your learning and practice at home. For those seeking additional support, we also provide private sessions and refresher courses. If you’re interested in availability and course dates please reach out to us.

To register fill in our online registration form here. 

For more information, contact us via email.

Please note that your place is only confirmed once we respond to your email.

We have personally experienced the benefits of using HypnoBirthing during our own births. We hope you will join us and many new parents who say HypnoBirthing helped them to stay calmer and more relaxed during their baby's births. 

Find out more about Hypnobirthing Nelson here

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Navigating Co-parenting
Dec
9

Navigating Co-parenting

Join Us for the Co-Parenting Webinar Series!

Kia ora, everyone!

I'm excited to invite parents to join my Co-Parenting Webinar Series on Zoom, starting on November 25th at 8 PM NZT. Whether you’re new to co-parenting or looking to enhance your skills, this series is for you!

Here’s what one participant had to say:

"Marlen’s webinar was eye-opening for both of us. My co-parent and I tuned in after our daughter was asleep, and it brought us so much clarity. He realised how his childhood shaped him, and I became more aware of how my actions affect our daughter.

Even though there’s hurt between us, we’ve learned we can still come together to parent her well. Thank you, Marlen, for helping us through this—your work is truly making a difference." - Jessie Dean

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow as co-parents.

Register now and take a step towards empowered parenting!

Visit my website: mkparentsupport.com

Follow me on Instagram: @MKParentSupport

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Baby and You Antenatal Programme Motueka
Dec
7
to 8 Dec

Baby and You Antenatal Programme Motueka

Congratulations on your pregnancy, and welcome to Parents Centre Aotearoa!  This is an incredible time, as you embark on your parenting journey.

This Antenatal Programme is fully-funded for Motueka residents.

We also offer courses in Nelson here and Richmond here

Antenatal classes are held over a weekend, from 9am to 4pm, at Motueka Family Service Centre, 27 Talbot Street, Motueka. We recommend attending your course when you're 28-32 weeks pregnant.

Parents Centre antenatal programmes are delivered by qualified educators who hold an annual practicing certificate.  We ensure that the classes provide you with evidence-based information to help you make decisions.  They are carried out in a manner that is interactive, engaging, and fun.

Topics include

  • Brief overview of pregnancy topics

  • Choices in childbirth

  • Your labour journey

  • Relaxation, management & coping strategies

  • Support person/Partner’s role

  • Feeding your baby

  • Transition to parenthood

  • Responsive parenting

  • Practical parenting

To book now CLICK HERE

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Navigating Co-parenting
Dec
2

Navigating Co-parenting

Join Us for the Co-Parenting Webinar Series!

Kia ora, everyone!

I'm excited to invite parents to join my Co-Parenting Webinar Series on Zoom, starting on November 25th at 8 PM NZT. Whether you’re new to co-parenting or looking to enhance your skills, this series is for you!

Here’s what one participant had to say:

"Marlen’s webinar was eye-opening for both of us. My co-parent and I tuned in after our daughter was asleep, and it brought us so much clarity. He realised how his childhood shaped him, and I became more aware of how my actions affect our daughter.

Even though there’s hurt between us, we’ve learned we can still come together to parent her well. Thank you, Marlen, for helping us through this—your work is truly making a difference." - Jessie Dean

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow as co-parents.

Register now and take a step towards empowered parenting!

Visit my website: mkparentsupport.com

Follow me on Instagram: @MKParentSupport

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Navigating Co-parenting
Nov
25

Navigating Co-parenting

Join Us for the Co-Parenting Webinar Series!

Kia ora, everyone!

I'm excited to invite parents to join my Co-Parenting Webinar Series on Zoom, starting on November 25th at 8 PM NZT. Whether you’re new to co-parenting or looking to enhance your skills, this series is for you!

Here’s what one participant had to say:

"Marlen’s webinar was eye-opening for both of us. My co-parent and I tuned in after our daughter was asleep, and it brought us so much clarity. He realised how his childhood shaped him, and I became more aware of how my actions affect our daughter.

Even though there’s hurt between us, we’ve learned we can still come together to parent her well. Thank you, Marlen, for helping us through this—your work is truly making a difference." - Jessie Dean

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow as co-parents.

Register now and take a step towards empowered parenting!

Visit my website: mkparentsupport.com

Follow me on Instagram: @MKParentSupport

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Antenatal Course with Hypnobirthing Tools
Nov
24

Antenatal Course with Hypnobirthing Tools

Kia ora and Welcome,

We are thrilled that you are considering learning HypnoBirthing for the birth of your baby!

We offer hypnobirthing courses tailored to fit your needs, available in both 3 and 4-session formats. Each structure delivers the same essential information, empowering you with the knowledge and skills for a positive birth experience.

The ideal time to begin your HypnoBirthing journey is between 18 and 30 weeks of pregnancy. However, many parents have started earlier or later and found the training invaluable—any time is better than not at all!

Our course includes audio relaxations and handouts to support your learning and practice at home. For those seeking additional support, we also provide private sessions and refresher courses. If you’re interested in availability and course dates please reach out to us.

Course Dates: 

24/11, 1/12, 8/12 in Mahana

19/01, 16/02, 16/03 in Nelson

For the event site: To register fill in our online registration form here. 

Pricing for Group Courses:
We believe that every family deserves access to empowering childbirth education, which is why we offer a sliding scale pricing structure for our hypnobirthing course. This approach ensures that financial constraints do not prevent families from gaining the knowledge and skills they need for a positive birth experience.

  • Tier 1 Pricing: $380 - Low income home

  • Tier 2 Pricing: $440 - Average income home

  • Tier 3 Pricing: $500 - High income home

By offering this flexibility, we aim to create an inclusive environment where every family feels empowered and supported during this important time. If you’re interested in our course, please feel free to reach out. We can discuss your specific needs and find a price and payment plan that works for you.

For more information, contact us via email.

Please note that your place is only confirmed once we respond to your email.

We have personally experienced the benefits of using HypnoBirthing during our own births. We hope you will join us and many new parents who say HypnoBirthing helped them to stay calmer and more relaxed during their baby's births. 

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Mindful Mum Workshop
Nov
10

Mindful Mum Workshop

Mindful Mum Workshop

Building Strength and Support

Date: November 10th
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Harakeke Preschool, 1566 Moutere Highway, Upper Moutere
Cost: $45

Join us for a nurturing half-day workshop designed to support mums in finding balance, building resilience, and creating a strong community.

This workshop will include:

  • Introduction & Icebreaker: Meet and connect with other participants.

  • Understanding Values: Identify and discuss your core values.

  • Self-Care for Mothers: Develop a personalized self-care plan.

  • Identifying and Understanding Triggers: Explore your triggers and their impact.

  • Coping Tools & Strategies: Learn and practice effective coping techniques.

  • Building Community: Discover ways to build and enhance your support system.

  • Parenting and Resilience: Understand over-parenting and strategies for fostering resilience in your children.

  • Reflection & Journaling: Reflect on your parenting identity and actionable insights.

Register by emailing: marlenkparentcoach@gmail.com

Spaces are limited—secure your spot today!

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Antenatal Course with Hypnobirthing Tools
Oct
20

Antenatal Course with Hypnobirthing Tools

Do you want to prepare for birth? Would you like to feel empowered, confident and calm? Come along to the next course and get your toolbox:

♡physical process of birth explained

♡relaxation for birth and pregnancy

♡breathing techniques

♡prepare for hospital or homebirth

♡become a birthing team

♡create a birth wishlist (plan)

When to start: The best time to start your HypnoBirthing course is between 18
and 30 weeks. However many women have begun earlier than this, or very late
in pregnancy, and found the training invaluable.
Doing the course at any stage is better than not at all.

Course length: Each course runs for 4-5 weeks depending on class numbers. 

2024 Course dates: 
**Please note your place is only confirmed once we email you back  

October/November: Sundays 3pm-6:30pm  20/10, 27/10, 3/11 Book now

November/December: Sundays 3pm-5:30pm 17/11, 24/11, 1/12, 8/12, (15/12) Book now


Remember private classes are often available should a class be fully booked.


Where is the course held? In the Moutere area​ - we will send more information about the venue once you book. 

Pricing for group courses:    Tier 1 Pricing: $380 - Low income home
                                                 Tier 2 Pricing: $440 - Average income home 
                                                 Tier 3 Pricing: $500 - High Income home 


Pricing is per couple for the four to five-week training and includs the HypnoBirthing book, an audio practice download card, resource folder, and of course all the skills you will need to have a calm, peaceful birth.

Private full-course training is on a sliding scale from $760 to $900 per couple (and also includes the resources listed above). 

A refresher session of 2 hours is $200 for previous attendees.

Private courses and refresher sessions are by appointment.

Please reach out if you are experiencing financial difficulties but would like to participate in our course. 

Who is your tutor: HypnoBirthing practioners Barbara Knewitz and Joana Schaaf are currently teaching courses in the Nelson bays region. They are both certified Hypnobirthing practitioners with the HypnoBirthing Institute.

What now: For more information contact us by email.

To register fill in our online registration form here. 
Please be sure to contact us at the time of interest or registration to ensure there is space in the class. Thanks! Please note your place is only confirmed once we email you back

Next full 4-5 week course starts 28th April.

Sundays 3pm-5:30pm

Sliding scale $380-$450

you get the book, handouts, relaxation downloads and a toolbox of techniques

♡...

Any questions? Don't hesitate to Barb, find her contact here!

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Baby and You Antenatal Programme
Oct
12
to 13 Oct

Baby and You Antenatal Programme

Congratulations on your pregnancy, and welcome to Parents Centre Aotearoa!  This is an incredible time, as you embark on your parenting journey.

Antenatal classes are held over a weekend, from 9am to 4pm, at Braemar Seminar Centre, Braemar Campus Waimea Road, Nelson South. You are best to complete this course at least 3-4 weeks before your due date.

We also offer courses in Richmond here and Motueka here

Parents Centre antenatal programmes are delivered by qualified educators who hold an annual practicing certificate.  We ensure that the classes provide you with evidence-based information to help you make decisions.  They are carried out in a manner that is interactive, engaging, and fun.

Topics include

  • Brief overview of pregnancy topics

  • Choices in childbirth

  • Your labour journey

  • Relaxation, management & coping strategies

  • Support person/Partner’s role

  • Feeding your baby

  • Transition to parenthood

  • Responsive parenting

  • Practical parenting

Click here to register (scroll down to the October workshop)

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 Baby and You Antenatal Programme
Sept
14
to 15 Sept

Baby and You Antenatal Programme

Congratulations on your pregnancy, and welcome to Parents Centre Aotearoa!  This is an incredible time, as you embark on your parenting journey.

Antenatal classes are held over a weekend, from 9am to 4pm, at Braemar Seminar Centre, Braemar Campus Waimea Road, Nelson South. You are best to complete this course at least 3-4 weeks before your due date.

We also offer courses in Richmond here and Motueka here

Parents Centre antenatal programmes are delivered by qualified educators who hold an annual practicing certificate.  We ensure that the classes provide you with evidence-based information to help you make decisions.  They are carried out in a manner that is interactive, engaging, and fun.

Topics include

  • Brief overview of pregnancy topics

  • Choices in childbirth

  • Your labour journey

  • Relaxation, management & coping strategies

  • Support person/Partner’s role

  • Feeding your baby

  • Transition to parenthood

  • Responsive parenting

  • Practical parenting

Click here to register

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Navigating Co-parenting
Jul
23

Navigating Co-parenting

Kia ora koutou!

I’m excited to invite you to my upcoming webinar series focused on improving co-parenting for the well-being of our tamariki. Join me for one, two, or even all three evenings of insightful discussions and practical tools to enhance your co-parenting journey.

First Evening - Free!
The initial session is completely free of charge, so you can experience the value of our series without any commitment.

Why Attend?
I am deeply passionate about supporting our tamariki and often witness the challenges poor co-parenting can create in their lives. This series is designed to provide practical solutions and support to help co-parents foster a positive and nurturing environment.

What’s in Store?

  • Effective communication strategies

  • Conflict resolution techniques

  • Building a supportive co-parenting framework

Join Us!
I’d love for you to be part of this transformative journey. Secure your spot and discover how you can make a positive impact on your children's lives through better co-parenting.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information. I’m here to help and look forward to seeing you there!

Ngā mihi nui,

Marlen

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Baby and Child First Aid Education
Jul
23

Baby and Child First Aid Education

Nelson Parents Centre has secured funding to be able to offer this course for FREE.

Are you a new parent? Or soon to be? Do you have little ones at home?

Then you've come to the right place to gain confidence and feel empowered to deal with an emergency situation with your child.  Join us for a face-to-face first aid session delivered by Red Cross. 

Course content covers common infant and child incidents such as burns, head injuries, fevers and febrile seizures. 

Partners, grandparents etc are all welcome but please book one ticket per attending adult.

This course runs from 10:30am to 12.00pm. Immobile babies are welcome but unfortunately we do not have space for prams.

Please note: These first aid sessions are for empowering parents and family - due to the time and nature of the session it is not appropriate for those needing workplace first aid certification.

To register Click here

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Building Better Communication - Online Event
Jul
11

Building Better Communication - Online Event

Join me, Bridget from Parenting On Purpose, for a free conversation around communication- how to be heard as a parent, how to turn into your child’s demands, how to engage with your children in a more meaningful and positive way.

Zoom Link: HERE

Meeting ID: 879 2502 6609 Passcode: 8GeiY4

This event is FREE, just turn up on the day.

To find out more information, check out Bridgets profile here

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Jul
11

Nurture@ Home World Teddy Bears Picnic Day Celebration

Come and join Nurture@Home Education & Care for a morning of celebrating World teddy bear's picnic day!!!

Bring along a delicious picnic, with your picnic rug and some of your favourite little teddy bear friends and enjoy a special morning out.

On the day you will enjoy an amazing musical performance and story time from Nelson's very best children's Musician and Author Kath Bee, plus games, activities and all things Teddy bear!

This event is aimed for children aged birth-5 years of age, however we welcome all children and families to join in!

Our Teddy Bears Picnic Day event is free to attend, Coffee/Hot drinks plus a sausage sizzle will be on offer to purchase - Please bring some cash for these on the day.

We can't wait to get together and enjoy a beautiful Nelson winters morning together.

Mark it in your diaries for 10.30am-12.30 pm on Thursday 11th July 2024 (Rainy day postponement date will be Friday 12th July)

We can't wait to see you there!

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Baby and Child First Aid Education
Jun
20

Baby and Child First Aid Education

Nelson Parents Centre has secured funding to be able to offer this course for FREE.

Are you a new parent? Or soon to be? Do you have little ones at home?

Then you've come to the right place to gain confidence and feel empowered to deal with an emergency situation with your child.  Join us for a face-to-face first aid session delivered by Red Cross. 

Course content covers common infant and child incidents such as burns, head injuries, fevers and febrile seizures. 

Partners, grandparents etc are all welcome but please book one ticket per attending adult.

This course runs from 10:30am to 12.00pm. Immobile babies are welcome but unfortunately we do not have space for prams.

Please note: These first aid sessions are for empowering parents and family - due to the time and nature of the session it is not appropriate for those needing workplace first aid certification.

To register Click here

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