Sudden Unexpected Death In Infancy
Wahakura - a woven cradle to save babies' lives
12 Nov 2020
The 2020 Tahunui-A-Rangi Award goes to David Tipene Leach for the wahakura, a woven bassinet to address the problem of sudden unexpected death in infancy. Audio
Govt to fund pēpi pods for every family that needs it
13 Jun 2017
The government will spend $2 million on providing wahakura - baby baskets also known as pēpi pods - and helping pregnant women quit smoking.
Govt adds $2m to reduce rate of SUDI
13 Jun 2017
The Government has announced a nationwide rollout of baby flax and plastic sleeping pods for low income families and parents who smoke. Audio