Linda Varanisese Burke is an experienced community-based self-employed midwife who has served her Pasifika community in the Counties Manukau region for over 20 years. Linda is one of the Directors of Niu Life Health & Wellness Ltd - trading as Niu Life Midwives - located in the heart of Papatoetoe and just minutes away from Middlemore Hospital.

As the dedicated Triage Midwife at Niu Life Midwives, she is here to make your first steps simple, supportive, and culturally-safe.

Whether you're newly pregnant, planning ahead, or simply exploring your options, Linda will listen to your needs, answer your questions, and personally attempt to match you with the right midwife—one who shares your values.

This free, no-pressure service ensures you feel confident and connected from the very beginning. No long waits, no confusion—just warm, Pasifika-centred guidance to help you find the midwife who will walk alongside you throughout your pregnancy journey.