Breastfeeding Networks

A multisectorial group of individuals working in breastfeeding

meeting informally in different locations throughout New Zealand

AUCKLAND REGIONAL NETWORK

Meets monthly from February to November. Facilitated by Women's Health Action. To get connected email isis@womens-health.org.nz

ROTORUA and TAUPO BREASTFEEDING COORDINATION GROUPS

Meet monthly facilitated by the Lakes DHB HEHA Manager. To link in with either of these network groups email wendy.donaldson@lakesdhb.govt.nz or phone (07) 3497955 Ext 8936

TARANAKI BREASTFEEDING COALITION

Meets regularly between March and September in New Plymouth to coordinate annual World Breastfeeding Week celebrations. Facilitated by Taranaki District Health Board, Health Promotion Unit and includes representatives from La Leche League, Plunket, Manaaki Oranga, Piki Te Ora and other key stakeholders. To link into this group contact jill.nicholls@tdhb.org.nz

MARLBOROUGH BREASTFEEDING NETWORK
Meets quarterly, alternating between Wairau Hospital and various Community Centres. Facilitated by Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu Trust, Maori Health Provider and includes representatives from key stakeholders. To link into this group contact: breastisbest@maataawaka.co.nz or (03) 577-9256

NELSON BAYS BREASTFEEDING NETWORK

Meets monthly on the last Thursday of every month. This group is made up of a group of organisations and health professionals who share a common interest in breastfeeding protection, promotion and support. For more information email Ruth.Brodbeck@nelsonbayspho.org.nz or phone [03] 5391658

CANTERBURY BREASTFEEDING NETWORK

Meets regularly every six weeks from February to November at various stakeholder venues around Christchurch. The network is co-ordinated by the Canterbury Breastfeeding Advocacy Service.

For more information see: http://www.cbnet.org.nz and to link in with this network email carol.bartle@omwwl.maori.nz or phone [03] 3445062

SOUTH CANTERBURY BREASTFEEDING ACTION GROUP

Meets monthly from January to November. The group is co-ordinated by Timaru Community and Public Health. To get connected with this group email katie.lane@cdhb.govt.nz

DUNEDIN BREASTFEEDING NETWORK

Meets four times a year on a Wednesday evening at the Plunket Family Centre. To link into this group contact Kathy Hamilton Otago District Health Board Kathy.Hamilton@southerndhb.govt.nz