Who we are

The word 'Hapū' originates from the Maori language, which signifies 'Pregnancy' or 'Tribe'. Initially, there were some concerns when we chose a Maori name. We never intended to offend anyone, so we sought guidance from Hemi Kelly, a Te Reo lecturer. With his advice, we respectfully approached an elderly Wahine, a former midwife, who graciously approved our choice under the condition that we remain authentic to our values and mission.

Additionally, we consulted Dr. Karaitiana Taiuru, who reassured us that our business name aligns with our mission without appropriating culture. You can read more about his perspective in this article - https://taiuru.co.nz/brand-advise/

We are LGBTQ friendly and our business aims to support individuals from diverse backgrounds in achieving their dreams of parenthood and forming their own 'tribe'.

Our Vision

At Hapu Helpers, our vision is to empower individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood by providing reliable, high-quality fertility and pregnancy products that are accessible and easy to use. We are dedicated to supporting our customers with comprehensive resources and personalized guidance, helping them navigate the complexities of conception with confidence and clarity. Through our commitment to excellence, we aim to be the leading resource in New Zealand for those seeking to understand and enhance their fertility health.

We envision a future where every hopeful parent feels equipped and supported throughout their reproductive journey. By combining innovative products with a wealth of educational materials, we strive to create a community where individuals can share their experiences and find the support they need.

Our goal is to make the path to parenthood as smooth and informed as possible, fostering a positive and proactive approach to fertility and pregnancy.

Our Story

Hapū Helpers was created by Taryn and Kat, two women who, like many, faced the challenge of low fertility. Through at-home artificial insemination, we became mothers on our first and second cycles, sharing our journey on 2bumps_samelove. Inspired by the global community that emerged from our story, we created Hapū Helpers.

Here, we openly share our experiences and insights, aiming to support your journey to parenthood. Plus, we offer affordable tools and resources for at-home insemination. Parenthood is a collective journey, and we're here to help you every step of the way."

SOME PROUD ACHIEVEMENTS

over 2000 babies

since our launch in Nov 2023

78%

conception rate on second trial (attributed to fertility products)

100%

gene health (Attributed to genetics test before AI)