Often groups are asked by fathers if there are father’s supports groups they can be referred to. I thought I would make a list of what is available online and offline and will add as I find more.

I needed to find one myself for the Nelson area and came across DIY’s list and have added a few more. If you can add any groups preferably in New Zealand that will be well appreciated.

Auckland

North Shore Fathers
Thursdays 9:30 am: Fathers and Family, Wednesdays 7pm: Fathers and Male Supporters, Every 3rd Saturday of the month 2pm: Family Barbecue at: Birkdale Community House, 134 Birkdale Rd., North Shore City
Contact Craig Davis

Father and Child Mauri Ora Father’s Circle
Mauri Ora Father’s group every Wednesday 7-9pm, at the Onehunga Community Centre, (next to the library), 83 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland. We hope to see new faces, plus any local father advocates keen to contribute to the new Auckland committee. Children are welcome although we do leave them with the TV and a tin of biscuits!
Contact Brendon Smith or phone 525 1690

East Auckland Refuge for Men and Families
Contact Paul Catton or phone 271 3020

Auckland Single Parent’s Trust
Single Parents is a New Zealand based, self help group devoted to the interests of single dads, mums and their children. We are an association that supports one another through networking and we facilitate outings for parents and families.
Contact Julie Whitehouse

Coffee and Play West
Group for young parents, We are in NEW LYNN. Feel free to join us one FRIDAY – 12.30PM EVERY FORTNIGHT
View web site

Auckland City/Central
I would like to start a Father’s support group, for Gay Dad’s and Gay Donor Dad’s, I am open to the location in Auckland, however I feel Auckland City would be central for people
Contact Stuart

St Johns, Auckland
Would like to join/start a Fathers Support Group in St Johns, Auckland
Contact Bill or phone/text 027 4878107

Manukau, Auckland
Would love to start/join a Fathers Support Group
Contact Simon

Blenheim

Barnardos Marlborough
Every Tuesday eveing for 6 weeks of every school term, 6pm-8pm at George House, 31 George St, Blenheim
Contact Wendy on 03 578 6491

Christchurch

Father and Child
10-2 Weekdays and by appointment at 1/369 Hereford Street, Christchurch
Emailor phone 982 2440

Hamilton

Union for Fathers Caro Street Community Building Adjacent to Hamiltion City Council, Hamilton, New Zealand Every Thursday 7pm
Contact Fraser (021) 396 728, answer service on 0508 2255 323 (0508 Call Dad)

Hawke’s Bay

Union for Fathers
Taradale Rugby Club Rooms, Taradale, Napier, New Zealand Every 1st & 3rd Thursday 7:15pm
Contact Ken (06) 878 3580, answer service on 0508 2255 323 (0508 Call Dad)

Helensville

Tu Matua
Every second Wednesday at 7pm, The Men and Family Centre, Gerald Stokes Ave, Hellensville. Costs $5 per evening For more details contact Andrew on 027 282 6305 or email Men and Family Centre

Kapiti

Union for Fathers
Natural Healing Raumati, 22 Margaret Road, Raumati Beach, Kapiti Tuesdays 7.30pm (except 1st Tuesday of month) – No Meetings from Mid December to Mid January
Contact Allan (027) 242 0112, answer service on 0508 2255 323 (0508 Call Dad)

Manawatu

The Parents as First Teachers Programme
Every 4th Monday around 10am at the Awapuni Plunket rooms on Newbury Street, Palmerston North
For more details phone 06 3549200

Nelson

Real Men – Real Dads
Operating out of the Neighbourhood Centre in central Nelson, Real Men – Real Dads meets monthly. The Neighbourhood Centre at 28 Vincent St is definitely father-friendly and is open especially for dads and kids every Friday morning
Contact Philip Chapman

Tauranga

Union for Fathers
Kidz Need Dadz building “Dads Place” 538 Fraser St, Tauranga, New Zealand Every Tuesday 7.30pm
Contact Sheila (027) 271 0084, answer service on 0508 2255 323 (0508 Call Dad)

Wellington

Father and Child
Contact Mark

Union for Fathers
Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Ave, New Zealand 1st Tuesday of every month 7.30pm – No Meetings from Mid December to Mid January
Contact Allan (027) 242 0112, answer service on 0508 2255 323 (0508 Call Dad)

Miramar, Wellington
Let’s start a Fathers Support Group in Miramar
Contact Scott

Wellington – John
SAHD looking to join a father’s group in Wellington
Contact John

Whangarei

Would love to start/join a Fathers Support Group
Contact Paul

Dunedin

Would like to join/start a Fathers Support Group in Dunedin
Contact Andrew

Online Men’s Support groups

Paul’s News
We are all here to offer support to each other through the difficult times many of us face through the family court system. Some may be having problems with CYP’s, IRD and need support.This group is open to all males and female within New Zealand and worldwide.

DIY Father
Father’s guide to parenting

Dad Can Do
Dadcando.com is intended to be a resource for all dads, but with a special emphasis on helping the single and or non-resident fathers who have contact with their children. dadcando.com will be useful at any stage of the single dad�s life, but it will be of special relevance in the difficult few years following separation from your partner, when you are building a new home and finding a new routine.

Teens Dads or phone 03 982 2440
A site for teen dads or teen soon to be dads. This group helps to introduce young dads to other young dads, helps sort WINZ benefits and Child Support payments, assists in finding housing, support teen dads at school, help teen dads to gain items for their children, relationship advice and support, counselling, support at court, advising on basic family law, and setting them up with a legal aid lawyer if needed plus much more.