Kia orāna, Bula Vinaka, Tālofa lava, Mālo ni, Mālō e lelei,
Fakatālofa atu, Fakalofa lahi atu, Kam na mauri, Ia orana,
Noa'ia, and Warm Pacific Greetings!
Welcome to
Niu Life Midwives
Our vision is that every Pasifika woman and her family in South Auckland thrives through equitable, culturally-safe maternity and wellness care.
Our experienced midwives provide comprehensive pregnancy care, labour, birth and postnatal support.
At our clinic, services to confirm your pregnancy and find
a midwife are free.
We offer immunisation for eligible Pasifika families, parenting education and family planning, as well as connecting you to hospital services and specialists.
PREGNANCY CLINIC
FIND A MIDWIFE
IMMUNISATION CLINIC
BOOK A VACCINATION
Promoting Health & Wellness for Pasifika Pregnant Women and their Families.
Niu Life Midwives
Promoting Health & Wellness for Pasifika Pregnant Women and their Families.
Nestled in Papatoetoe at 89 Great South Road, South Auckland—conveniently located close to Middlemore Hospital—Niu Life Midwives is a welcoming clinic dedicated to Pasifika pregnant women and their families.
Our midwifery group is unique in its purpose and mission — to offer clinically safe and culturally aligned care across the full scope of midwifery for Pasifika families.
Most of our self-employed workforce grew up in South Auckland communities. Their lived experiences ensure your pregnancy journey is understood, respected, and truly supported. Your midwife walks alongside you, blending clinical expertise with deep cultural understanding.
In New Zealand, free maternity care (including pregnancy, birth, and postnatal support) is available to NZ citizens, permanent residents, and those with a work permit valid for two years or more, plus their partners and babies.
For more information on your eligibility, click here.
Our understanding of “family” at Niu Life Midwives.
“Family” means anyone who loves and supports you — whether related by blood or by heart.
We honour:
• Aiga (Samoan)
• Fāmili (Tongan)
• Vuvale (Fijian)
• Kōpū tangata (Cook Islands Māori)
• Magafaoa (Niuean)
• Kāinga — (Tokelauan / Tuvaluan / Kiribati)
• Fetū (Tahitian)
• Whānau (Māori / Aotearoa)
This is the spirit that guides our care — because every family is unique, and every bond matters.
Services for Pasifika
Pregnant Women
Empowering Your Journey with Culturally-Safe Care
Our health professionals and clinical specialists honour our Pasifika traditions and cultural values while delivering expert support every step of the way.
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Triage Midwife assistance in finding you a Midwife
Community-based self-employed midwives (Lead Maternity Carer - LMC)
Pregnancy Care (antenatal)
Labour & Birth Support
After Birth Care (postnatal)
Family Planning & Contraception
Obstetric Specialist Clinic
Parenting Education
Laboratory Services
Hospital employed community-based midwives clinic
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Pregnancy
Baby & Infant
Children & Teenagers
Extended Family
Appointments and walk-ins welcome for our Pasifika community.
Discover our Services
Choose your path
Pregnancy
Immunisation
Our Directors
Niu Life Midwives Health & Wellness Ltd T/A Niu Life Midwives
At Niu Life Midwives, our team is the heart of our mission—passionate Pasifika midwives and health professionals committed to culturally-safe care.
With decades of combined experience, deep community roots in South Auckland, and a shared commitment to equity, two dedicated leaders guide the clinic with cultural wisdom, clinical excellence, ensuring every aspect of care honours Pasifika traditions while empowering women and their families to thrive—creating a safe, trusted space where families feel truly seen and supported.
Linda Varanisese Burke
Director | Triage Midwife - Founder
Of Fijian (Ucinevenua, Varata) and Scottish heritage, Linda (founder of Niu Life Midwives) is a passionate, experienced midwife with over 30 years in maternity care, including many years as a certified Lactation Consultant.
A respected member of the New Zealand College of Midwives (NZCOM) and former Co-Chair of the Auckland Region, Linda has been a lifelong advocate for Pacific midwifery and maternal health. She founded Niu Life Midwives with a clear commitment to supporting and growing a Pasifika midwifery workforce dedicated to serving Pasifika families.
Linda’s vision was to establish a welcoming hub where Pasifika women could access all the services they needed throughout pregnancy and early parenting, delivered in one culturally safe setting. This model of care honoured Pasifika traditions and values, enabling women to feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout their journey.
Following many months of dedicated negotiation and planning, this vision was proudly realised in 2020.
Judith Johnston Niuelua
Director | Operations Manager - Co-founder
Of Cook Islands Māori and New Zealand descent, with proud whakapapa connections to Te Āti Awa, Judith (co-founder of Niu Life Midwives) is a dedicated senior midwife with extensive experience in maternity care, including strong expertise in antenatal, postnatal, research, and public health programmes at Health New Zealand Counties Manukau and Waitematā.
As co-founder and Operations Manager of Niu Life Midwives, she drives accessible, family-centred wellness that honours Pasifika traditions and values. With her exceptional strengths in education, administration, team management, systems coordination, and operational leadership, Judith ensures the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently, creating a supportive environment where midwives can focus on care and whānau can receive seamless, high-quality support. Judith ensures that no Pasifika woman walks alone.
Free Immunisation
for Pasifika Pregnant Women and their Families
Call us to book an appointment for your vaccinations today
IMMUNISATION CLINIC
89 Great South Road
Papatoetoe
South Auckland
Appointments and walk-ins
welcome for our Pasifika
community.
Monday to Thursday
9am to 4pm