Connect with a Leader near you or find your local group below
La Leche League Leaders are accredited by LLLI to provide information and support for breastfeeding families. Every Leader has at least one year of personal breastfeeding experience as well as training in breastfeeding management and communication skills. We can help over the phone, you can come along to our informal meetings, or ask a questions via email and on social media https://www.facebook.com/groups/LLLNZonline. All of this is free and confidential. Please scroll down to find your nearest group.
La Leche League has groups across the country. Groups hold regular informal discussion meetings for pregnant people and breastfeeding mamas/parents and their pepi. Your whanau, including older children and support people, are also welcome. Meetings are based on the importance of peer-to-peer support and cover a wide range of breastfeeding related topics. Please bring your questions, concerns and also your achievements and triumphs!
Discover the basics of breastfeeding and much more at our free monthly meetings
La Leche League welcomes you, your children and your whanau to our meetings for encouragement, support, information and discussion on a wide range of breastfeeding and parenting topics. The discussion topics for the meetings are flexible depending on the needs of those present. Topics for discussion may include:
- Breastfeeding is normal
- Early days of breastfeeding
- Weaning & introduction of complementary foods
- Overcoming difficulties
Many groups also hold coffee mornings, where we meet informally in a local public space. Join us there with your babies, toddlers and older children, to meet other breastfeeding parents in a baby/breastfeeding/child-friendly environment.
NORTH ISLAND
Northland
For Telephone support in Whangarei, please contact:
Madeleine Chaplin 021 1869273
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Auckland
North Shore group is currently in recess. Please see below for alternative help in the Auckland area.
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Annika: 021 465 146 (text first)
Miranda: 09 820 4009
Barbara: 021 163 5212 (text only please)
Jill: 021630033 (text first)
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Helga: 09 372 2210
Or text: 027 302 3003
Twice Monthly Meetings
When: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the Month at 10am – 12noon.
Where: 309 Sandringham road
Please bring a plate of something yummy to share. Gold coin koha gratefully received .
Please check La Leche League Central Auckland Facebook page for updates or changes. Alternatively message one of the leaders.
We provide encouragement, support, information and discussion on a wide range of breastfeeding and parenting topics.
Everyone is welcome and all breastfeeding questions can be addressed
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Annika: 021 465 146 (text first)
Miranda: 09 820 4009
Barbara: 021 163 5212 (text only please)
Jill: 021630033 (text first)
Monthly Meetings
When: We meet every second Wednesday of the month, 10am-11am
Where: 29 Granger road cockle bay, Howick children’s and youth centre
For more information regarding meetings in 2023 please contact a Leader (see below) or go to our Facebook page Breastfeeding support Howick La Leche League
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For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Aimee: 0212576626
Natasha: 0274262408
Jacqui: 0212027496
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Cherie: 0284632434 (text only)
Waikato
Monthly Coffee Group
When? the 3rd Friday of the month – 10am
Where? Waihi Birthing Centre.
Paeroa Group is currently in recess. Please refer to Waihi Group details for the nearest active group.
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Ngakeiha: 07 868 2197
Meetings are open to all pregnant people and those breastfeeding, expressing milk, bottle feeding, and mixed feeding. Feel free to bring a support person if you wish. Babies, toddlers, and children are always welcome.
We have a free lending library available, and free information sheets on various topics related to infant feeding and parenting.
We usually hold 3 events each month:
Morning Meetings
When? 2nd Thursday of the month, at 10am – 11.30am
Where? Hamilton Bible Church, 72 Nixon Street, Hamilton East
AND our Baby Cafe
When? The last Friday of the month at 9.30am – 11am
Where? Various cafes around Hamilton – casual meet up. Please check our Facebook page for venue details.
Evening Online Meetings
Meet other breastfeeding mothers and receive free information and support in the evenings, especially suited to mums whose time is committed during the day!
When? 3rd Thursday of each odd Month, 7.15pm 8.15pm (Jan, March, May etc)
When? Please check our Facebook page for links and further details.
Workshops
Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshop – a Sunday morning in each even month – 9.30-11.30am – Waterford Birth Centre (Feb, April, June etc)
Please message or phone one of our leaders if you need support outside the meeting times.
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Rowena: 027 575 2782
Sarah: 07 210 0057 (although this number may look strange, it is correct)
or email a leader at hamilton@lalecheleague.org.nz
Monthly Meetings
When? 3rd Monday of every month, 10-11:45am.
Where? The Parent Centre Rooms, Health and Community Centre, Taylor Street, Cambridge.
2023 Meeting Dates
16th Jan
20th Feb
20th Mar
17th Apr
15th May
19th Jun
17th Jul
21st Aug
18th Sep
16th Oct
20th Nov
11th Dec*
The December meeting is on the 2nd Monday of the month to allow for the holiday period.
Coffee Morning
Regular mothers are invited by Karen.
Please send a personal message to our Facebook page if you would like further details.
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Karen: 07 823 9201 or 021 115 4488
Joanne : 021 1251215
Or email: cambridge@lalecheleague.org.nz
Monthly Coffee Group
When? 2nd Wednesday of each month, at 10am.
Where? Kindergarten Room, St Andrew’s Church, Mutu St, Te Awamutu.
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Aisling: 07 870 6432
Sandie: 07 871 1611
Erica: 027 427 9671
Wai-Hina, 67 Heu Heu Street, Taupo
2nd Wednesday of the month, 10am-12pm.
2023 Breastfeeding Support Taupo meetings
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Anna: 021 074 9984
Kristina: 07 378 7967 or 021 101 9717
Rosemary: 07 378 8044
Or email: taupo@lalecheleague.org.nz
Our Turangi group is currently in recession. For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact our Taupo Group above.
Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay
For information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Christine: 07 574 8722 or 027 364 2386
Monthly Coffee Group
When? 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10am to 12noon.
Where? Wesley Methodist Church, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga.
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact: Help@lalecheleague.org.nz
Monthly Coffee Group
When? Please text/call for details
Where? Please text/call for details
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Jane: 021 834 771
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Monthly Meetings
Meetings may be postponed or cancelled due to illness or other situations. Check the FB events to see the most up to date information. https://www.facebook.com/pg/For any further information, breastfeeding, lactation help, questions or support please contact one of our dedicated leaders on 022 081 1622
Or email: HawkesBay@LaLecheLeague.org.nz
Taranaki, Wanganui
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Angela: 027 580 8743 (Waihi)
Wendy: 07 280 3587 or 022 087 9698 (Waihi/Paeroa)
Kyra: 021 269 2232
LeShana: 022 0400 381
Morning Meetings
When? 1st Tuesday of every month, 10am – 12noon (starting March in 2023).
Where? Disabled Citizens Craft Centre, 83 Hine Street, New Plymouth.
Attendance is free, although a $2 donation is appreciated if you are not a current La Leche League member (to cover room charge).
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Our Taranaki Leader is Ganesha.
Email: LLLTaranaki@gmail.com
Manawatu, Wairarapa, Wellington
Monthly Morning Gathering
When? 1st Monday of the month, 10-11.30am (except public holidays – check our Facebook page for details)
Where? Te Ha o Hine-ahu-one Palmerston North Women’s Health Collective, Aniwaniwa – Rainbow Meeting Room, 2nd door on right, 53 Waldegrave St, Palmerston North
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Lynlee: 021 175 1454
Natasha: 027 380 0115
Lily: 022 191 0568 (speaks Mandarin)
Hayley: 027 327 2718
Jackie: 027 288 5737
Monthly Meet Ups
These are temporarily on hiatus.
For information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Anna: 027 224 6419
Or email: wairarapa@lalecheleague.org.nz
For information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Isa: 021 08424782
Or email: wairarapa@lalecheleague.org.nz
Monthly Meetings
Where? Linden Community Centre, 10 Linden Ave, Tawa (plenty of onsite parking).
2023 Dates:
Thursday afternoon meetings 1pm – 2.30pm on these dates:
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Janice: 021 049 6403
For information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Janet: 04 293 2411
Txt only: 027 437 6322
Email: kapiti@lalecheleague.org.nz
Monthly Coffee Group
When? Once a month on a Monday from 9:45am. See below for dates.
Where? Salvation Army Hall, Cnr High & Cuba Sts, Petone.
2023 Dates
3rd April
1st May
12th June
17th July
7th August
4th September
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Lottie: 022 152 9172
Catherine: 021 266 0596
Rebecca: 021 1378642
Group Meetings (Karori)
Wellington La Leche League welcomes all pregnant and breastfeeding families to come to our breastfeeding support meetings, held every second Monday of the month at 11am, and every fourth Monday of the month at 7.30pm.
Venue: Karori Baptist Church, 161/163 Karori Rd. Parking available at the venue, bus stop just 100m down the road. Come in the main door off the carpark.
For more information call or text Carolyn at 0274421829, email carolllyndb@hotmail.com, or check the Wellington Facebook page.
Dates for 2023:
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Carolyn: 027 442 1829
Or email: carolllyndb@hotmail.com
SOUTH ISLAND
Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Robin: 027 856 9035 (text)
Monthly meetings, every last Wednesday of the month. Everyone welcome!
When: 09.30 – 11.30am
Where: Richmond Plunket
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Ruth: 0272433469 (phone or text)
Canterbury, West Coast
In Person Monthly Support Meetings
When? 2nd Monday of the month, time TBA
Where? Venue TBA
2023 Dates
Zoom Meetings – fourth Monday of the month:
Zoom links will be posted in our private group page each month https://www.facebook.com/groups/542461989712039
2023 Dates:
For breastfeeding questions, support or any further information please contact:
Julia: 03 341 8041
Pania: 03 741 9178
Rukmini: 027 389 2241
Abby: 021 214 4563
Or email: breaststartchristchurch@gmail.com
On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChchLaLecheLeague/
Also check out LLLNZ online meetings at https://www.facebook.com/groups/660288930767502
Monthly Support Meetings – please join our group
When? 3rd Monday of the month at 1pm (except public holidays, December and January), please contact Heranush for details.
Where? Plunket Room, 12 Lyndhurst Street, Westport 7825
For breastfeeding questions, support or any further information please contact:
Heranush Hopkins 022 317 9360 / heranush@me.com (speaks English and Spanish)
Or check out LLLNZ online meetings at https://www.facebook.com/groups/660288930767502
Monthly Coffee Group
When? 3rd Wednesday each month 10am -12pm (except January).
Where? Timaru Parents Centre Rooms, 38 Stafford St, Timaru.
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Sarah: 03 684 9851
Amy: 03 684 6475
Otago, Southland
Monthly Discussion Meetings
When? 1st Thursday of every month 10am – 12 noon.
Where? Roslyn Baptist Church Sunday School room, 309 Highgate, Roslyn Village
Monthly Coffee Group
When? 3rd Thursday of every month, 10am – 12 noon.
Where? Various venues. Ring for information.
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Sian: 03 453 1051
Brylin: 03 467 5599
Kat (txt only): 027 701 4828
Jemma (txt only): 021 111 8755
Denise: 027 476 1339
Or contact us via email LLL.dunedinwest@gmail.com or on our private Facebook group La Leche League Dunedin West
LLL Dunedin (Public Page)
LLL Dunedin West (Private Group)
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact our Dunedin group (details above).
For any further information, breastfeeding questions or support please contact:
Online Facebook Meetings
Meetings are held the last Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm
You can join us for breastfeeding support and information from the comfort of your own home – pyjamas and beverage of your choice optional.
No technical ability required, just join the meeting group and be online that evening.
We’d love to see you there.