Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week

In 2026, Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week (PMHAW) will be recognised from Monday 4 May to Sunday 10 May, aligning the week with World Maternal Mental Health Day which falls on the first Wednesday in May every year.

This year’s theme is Walking With You. 

Real support. Real listening. Real change.

A NIGHT OUT TOGETHER FOR PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH

Together with Little Shadow and Lower Hutt Women’s Centre, we are hosting a fundraiser movie night in Wellington.

For more details, see the event here.

SHINING LIGHT ACROSS AOTEAROA

We are proud to announce the following buildings and landmarks will be lighting up green in recognition of PMHAW 2026.

More locations to be announced soon.

ARROWTOWN

Lakes District Museum & Gallery | 4-10 May

ASHBURTON | HAKATERE

Clock Tower | 4-10 May

CHRISTCHURCH | ŌTAUTAHI

Christchurch Casino | 4-10 May

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū | Part of PMHAW

Botanical Gardens | 6-10 May

Vaka ‘A Hina | 6-10 May

New Brighton Pier | 6-10 May

Victoria Square Gardens | 6-10 May

The Bridge of Remembrance | 6-10 May

Fanfare Sculpture | 6-10 May

CROMWELL

Welcome Sign | 4-10 May

DUNEDIN | ŌTEPOTI

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum | 4 May

FOXTON

Clock Tower | 4 & 6-10 May

GISBORNE

Town Clock | 4-10 May

HAMILTON | KIRIKIRIROA

ANZAC Bridge | 9-10 May

HĀWERA 

Water Tower | 4-10 May

INVERCARGILL | WAIHŌPAI

Heritage Fountain at Queens Park | 4-10 May

Feldwick Gates at Queens Park | 4-10 May

NEW PLYMOUTH | NGĀMOTU

Clock Tower | 6-10 May

PALMERSTON NORTH | TE PAPAIOEA

Hopwood Clock Tower | Kerei Te Panau | 4 May

TE AROHA

Clock Tower | 4-10 May

WELLINGTON | TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA

Michael Fowler Centre | 6 May

WHANGANUI

Royal Whanganui Opera House | 4-6 May

WHANGĀREI

Victoria Canopy Bridge | 4-10 May
Laurie Hall Park | 4-10 May
Pūtahi Park | 4-10 May

If you, your workplace, or organisation plan to participate, we would love to hear from you.

Contact us at hello@pada.nz.