Nau mai haere mai!

Join parents, whānau, and professionals committed to the wellbeing of our tamariki to consider the roots of healthy development and contribute to future research and intervention plans with registered clinical psychologist and lead researcher Dr Leith Morrimire BA(Hons), MA, PGDipClinPsych, PhD.

This FREE, fully catered one-day session combines professional development workshop and wānanga, with presentations on early brain development, the impact of early experience, and cross-cultural caregiving. Hear about the Pakiaka Tupuora longitudinal study, which increased rates of secure attachment for māmā and pēpi in our region, before shifting into ‘do it’ mode to pool our diverse knowledge and skills and figure out what steps to take next!

WHAT: Free workshop/wānanga with lunch and refreshments provided

WHO: This event is open to anybody interested in child outcomes

WHEN: 9am to 3pm on Thursday 22nd October, 2026

WHERE: Te Hotu Manawa O Rangitāne O Manawatū Marae, 140148 Maxwells Line, Awapuni, Palmerston North

Registrations are essential, as places are limited

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