Okooko tipu – Waipapa 3 August @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Waipapa (Christchurch Hospital) 4 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch, Canterbury As part of World Breastfeeding Week 2026, Okooko Tipu celebrates this year's theme, "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works," by shining a light on the people, relationships and communities that support whānau to nourish their pēpi with human milk. This moving photographic exhibition features local whānau sharing their unique infant feeding journeys through powerful images and personal stories. Together, they reflect the many ways human milk feeding can look, celebrating breastfeeding, chestfeeding, expressing and donor milk while honouring the diversity of families in our community. Okooko Tipu is an invitation to pause, reflect and celebrate the everyday acts of love, resilience and support that help babies thrive. Whether you are a parent, whānau member, health professional or community supporter, we invite you to experience these stories, deepen your understanding of the importance of breastfeeding support, and celebrate the collective effort it takes to give every pēpi a sustainable start in life.
Okooko tipu – Kurawaka: Waipapa 4 August @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Kurawaka: Waipapa 238 Antigua Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand As part of World Breastfeeding Week 2026, Okooko Tipu celebrates this year's theme, "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works," by shining a light on the people, relationships and communities that support whānau to nourish their pēpi with human milk. This moving photographic exhibition features local whānau sharing their unique infant feeding journeys through powerful images and personal stories. Together, they reflect the many ways human milk feeding can look, celebrating breastfeeding, chestfeeding, expressing and donor milk while honouring the diversity of families in our community. Okooko Tipu is an invitation to pause, reflect and celebrate the everyday acts of love, resilience and support that help babies thrive. Whether you are a parent, whānau member, health professional or community supporter, we invite you to experience these stories, deepen your understanding of the importance of breastfeeding support, and celebrate the collective effort it takes to give every pēpi a sustainable start in life.
Annual Infant Feeding Hui 5 August @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm McFadden's Centre 64 McFaddens Road, St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand Nau mai, haere mai! Join us for the 2026 Annual Infant Feeding Hui, a day of learning, connection, and inspiration for everyone working alongside whānau in the first 2,000 days. This year's theme, "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works," celebrates the proven approaches, partnerships, and community strengths that support breastfeeding and infant feeding. Through expert speakers, practical workshops, and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the sector, we'll explore how we can build on what is already working to create lasting, positive outcomes for pēpi, whānau, and communities.
Okooko tipu – The Tannery 6 August @ 10:00 am - 7 August @ 5:00 pm The Tannery 3 Garlands Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand As part of World Breastfeeding Week 2026, Okooko Tipu celebrates this year's theme, "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works," by shining a light on the people, relationships and communities that support whānau to nourish their pēpi with human milk. This moving photographic exhibition features local whānau sharing their unique infant feeding journeys through powerful images and personal stories. Together, they reflect the many ways human milk feeding can look, celebrating breastfeeding, chestfeeding, expressing and donor milk while honouring the diversity of families in our community. Okooko Tipu is an invitation to pause, reflect and celebrate the everyday acts of love, resilience and support that help babies thrive. Whether you are a parent, whānau member, health professional or community supporter, we invite you to experience these stories, deepen your understanding of the importance of breastfeeding support, and celebrate the collective effort it takes to give every pēpi a sustainable start in life.
