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Nationwide Initiative Transforms Bereavement Care for Families Experiencing Baby Loss
In 2024, Health New Zealand (formerly Te Aka Whai Ora) introduced a nationwide rollout of Manaaki Mats, marking a transformative shift in...
Jan 30

Manaaki Mat Covers
More and more generous people around Aotearoa want to use their valuable time to make Manaaki Mat Covers. These covers are gifted to...
Aug 28, 2023


Manaaki Mats for Tauranga Hospital in honour of Baby June
Tauranga Hospital is the latest hospital to offer Manaaki Mats after receiving a donation to their maternity ward on the 31st July 2023. ...
Aug 14, 2023

Made with love, Sewing Bee for Manaaki Mat Covers
A sewing bee on Saturday held at Tāiki E! Gisborne resulted in over 120 cotton manaaki mat covers being made in honour of families...
Oct 31, 2022

Respecting loved ones wishes through use of Manaaki Mats
A bereaved Gisborne whānau have shared their experience of laying a loved one to rest in a humble and respectful way through the use of...
May 1, 2022
Manaaki Mats a valuable alternative
Long term Hospice Tairawhiti supporter Aratu Forests saw first-hand the support the organisation gave to one of their colleagues who...
May 1, 2022
Manaaki Mats help for grieving families
“If I can help another mother have the same experience I had with my baby boy, then I am happy . . . helping others helps me too,” says...
Mar 22, 2022
Manaaki Mats after the death of a baby
Manaaki Mats are a deathcare resource that helps keep a baby cool and slow down natural changes after death. Parents are able to hold...
Mar 13, 2022
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