Beards, braids and babies: Meet the Christchurch Dads Stroller Club

Journalist·NZ Herald·31 Oct, 2026 04:00 PM5 mins to read‌Club founder Mattai Meafou with his children, Arthur, 3, and Nimaya, 1, during one of the group’s stroller walks. Photo / Rafaella Melo Fathers and their children during a walk organised by the Christchurch Dads Stroller Club. Photo / Rafaella Melo Club founder Mattai Meafou with his children, Arthur, 3, and Nimaya, 1, during one of the group’s stroller walks. Photo / Rafaella Melo Dads push their prams through Christchurch’s CBD during one of the club’s regular walks. Photo / Rafaella MeloIt’s an evening out in Christchurch, and about 35 men have gathered in the CBD. But instead of beers, the tables are covered with hair gel, brushes and spray bottles.It’s not quite what you would expect. They are fathers learning how to style their children’s hair. And it’s