Bereavement Support For Parents

Bereavement Support For Parents

This article was written by Lucy Cooper for the Wairarapa Midweek Oct 15 2023. Wairarapa charity Hōkai Tahi is increasing awareness of the impact of pregnancy and baby loss as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week. Now in its 21st year, Baby Loss Awareness Week creates an...
Annual General Meeting 2023

Annual General Meeting 2023

Hōkai Tahi held its Annual General Meeting on the 13th June, 2023, and celebrated the past year of achievements. As we look back on the past year, we are very grateful for the position Hōkai Tahi is in. Thankfully with Covid-19 in the rear view mirror, the focus can...
Farewell to Andreas

Farewell to Andreas

The Board, Support Coordinators, and volunteers said farewell to Board member and past chairperson in May. Board Chairperson Lucy Griffiths thanked Andreas and acknowledged his contribution to the service, especially in the critical establishment phase. Tor recognise...
Care Packs after Baby Loss

Care Packs after Baby Loss

As published in the Wairarapa Midweek, 5th April 2023. Wairarapa Hospital has received 50 care packages for grieving whānau, courtesy of Wairarapa pregnancy and baby loss support service Hōkai Tahi.   Staff, volunteers, and community members spent an afternoon...
A village for whānau

A village for whānau

This article was written by Erin Kavanagh-Hall and originally appeared in the Wairarapa Midweek. Rebecca Vergunst has been a school administrator, a youth worker and a Wairarapa elected representative – but her newest role may be the one dearest to her heart....