- About us
We’re here to walk alongside you through every stage of your hapūtanga (pregnancy) and beyond — offering care grounded in aroha, respect, and connection.
With many years of combined experience, Nikki and Alison — alongside newly qualified midwife Jay — provide holistic, personalised care that honours the unique needs of wāhine and whānau. We understand that pregnancy and birth are deeply significant — physically, emotionally, and culturally — and we’re committed to helping you feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way.
Based in the heart of Highbury at the Te Aroha Noa Community Centre, we’re proud to be part of a wider kaupapa that supports the wellbeing of whānau. Whether you're just beginning your pregnancy journey, preparing for birth, or adjusting to life with your pēpi, we’re here to offer calm, skilled support you can trust.
Meet the midwives
If looking for a midwife, please call during business hours or inquire by email at any time, and we'll get back to you as soon as we possible!
Nikki Murtagh
Midwife
Nikki is a midwife with many years of experience providing compassionate, skilled care to wāhine and whānau. She brings a calm, reassuring presence and is dedicated to walking alongside you with care that honours your choices and your unique journey.
Her focus is on creating safe, connected spaces where you feel heard, supported, and confident to ask questions and make informed decisions. Nikki is passionate about midwifery that uplifts, empowers, and celebrates the strength of women and their whānau.
Alison Nelson
Midwife
Alison is an experienced midwife who brings kindness, knowledge, and a calm presence to her care. She takes the time to get to know you, listens carefully, and builds strong, trusting relationships with the families she supports. Having worked in both rural and city settings, Alison understands that every pregnancy is different.
She offers care that respects your choices and supports what matters most to you and your whānau. Alison believes that pregnancy and birth are life-changing moments, and she feels honoured to walk alongside you with steady, caring support.
Jay Fursdon
Midwife
Jay is a newly qualified midwife with a passion for personalised, high-quality midwifery care. She is gentle, caring, and focused on holistic support for you and your whānau. Jay understands that every hapūtanga is different and every whānau has unique needs, and she is committed to providing care that best suits each individual journey.
She believes in uplifting, personal midwifery care and will walk alongside you throughout this transformative time.