Fertility NZ is a registered charity dedicated to providing information, support and advocacy to people experiencing fertility issues.
Thursday 18 Feb:
All in-person support groups can resume under COVID Alert Level 1. Groups in Auckland, under Level 2 restrictions, are currently suspended. For more information, contact your local group or our free helpline (0800 333 306 / support@fertilitynz.org.nz).
Our groups are casual and welcoming.
Meetings often have themes or guest speakers to provide you with support and information. Research consistently shows in-person support has significant emotional and physiological benefits. Email your nearest group for details and come along! Many of our groups have private Facebook pages where you can get to know others before attending a meeting. We look forward to meeting you!
Auckland
Single Mothers by Choice
Group meets monthly on Sundays
The group is meeting on Sunday, 28 February at 10:30am
Contact Rochelle to RSVP or for more information
Casual Coffee Group - Mt Eden
Group meets monthly on Wednesdays
In-person meeting 24 March, 7:00pm
Contact Karina for more information
Casual Coffee Group - North Shore
Group meets monthly on Tuesdays
In-person meeting 16 March, 7:30pm
Contact Keeley to RSVP or for more information
Casual Coffee Group - Pukekohe
Group meets monthly on Mondays
The group is meeting on 1 March at 7:30pm
Contact Kate to RSVP or for more information
Pregnant After Fertility Treatment
aucklandsupport@fertilitynz.org.nz
aucklandsupport@fertilitynz.org.nz
Group meets monthly on Sundays
The group is meeting on 7 March
Contact Karina to RSVP or for more information
Auckland Fertility Support Series
A semi-structured 'course' ideal for couples, run over 3 consecutive weeks.
Spaces are limited - please email Billie for more information or to register
fssauckland@fertilitynz.org.nz
Spaces are limited - please email Billie for more information or to register
fssauckland@fertilitynz.org.nz
March - 2nd, 9th & 16th
June - 15th, 22nd & 29th
August - 17th, 24th, 31st
October - 26, November 2nd, 9th
Secondary Infertility (for people who already have one child or more)
Contact Jacinta for support
Hamilton
Group meets every 3rd Saturday at 10:00 am
The group is meeting on 20 March at 10:00am
Contact Karla to RSVP or for more information
Tauranga
Meets bi-monthly on Saturday mornings
The group is meeting on 27 February at 10:30am
Contact Nicki & Trish to RSVP or for more information
Wellington
"Support & Connect" group meets 6 weekly on Wednesday evenings
In-person meeting 31 March, 7:00pm
Our next virtual meeting will on Thursday, 4 March at 7:30 pm
Contact Kate to RSVP or for more information
Christchurch
Group meets monthly on Tuesday evenings
The group is meeting on 23 February at 6:00 pm
Contact Charlotte to RSVP or for more information
Single Mothers by Choice - Christchurch
singlewomensupportchch@fertilitynz.org.nz
singlewomensupportchch@fertilitynz.org.nz
Group meets 6 weekly on Sundays
The group is meeting on 14 March at 10:30am
Contact Kim to RSVP or for more information
Dunedin
Group meets 6 weekly on Tuesday evenings
In-person meeting 30 March, 6:30pm
Contact Jenny to RSVP or for more information
Invercargill
Group meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month
The group is meeting on 23 February at 7:00pm
Contact Amy to RSVP or for more information
Virtual groups, wherever you are in NZ
Donor Conception & Surrogacy Network - for people considering or currently in the process of creating whānau with the help of donors and surrogates, and parents through these means (not a platform for advertising - use our forum instead)
Childless by Circumstance - for women at the end of their fertility journey
Did you miss our Wednesday Webinar series during Alert Levels 3 and 4? These are fantastic resources - find the recordings here
Download our PDF fact-sheet on Infertility: Helping Others Understand. Share it with family and friends
"Thank you for all the amazing work you do for everyone going through fertility journeys. Fertility NZ makes a very isolating journey feel less lonely" - Kerryn
WE NEED YOUR HELP
We are currently seeking Group Support Facilitators in Taranaki and Nelson. Ideally this involves two people in each region, supporting people in the community who are grappling with infertility.
Group Support Facilitators are volunteers who hold coffee/support groups every four weeks in their area. They've come out the other side of their own fertility journey and realise the value of a supportive face-to-face environment. While this is a volunteer role, all costs of running the group are covered by Fertility NZ and we provide formal training, marketing, administrative and social media support as well as an ear when ever you need it.
If you live in Taranaki or Nelson and have been waiting for an opportunity to give back in a meaningful way, or know of someone who may be interested, please contact: support@fertilitynz.org.nz for a position description.
