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New Zealand Plunket Society - Latest News [Page 11]

Leading Musicians Make Christmas Album For Plunket

Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 11:05 am | New Zealand Plunket Society

Eleven leading New Zealand musicians come together on a very special album celebrating Christmas to raise funds for Plunket. More >>

Plunket applauds outgoing MP Sue Bradford

Friday, 25 September 2009, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket applauds Sue Bradford for the work she has done campaigning for changes in the 2007 child discipline law (section 59) to ensure our children are raised in positive and safe environments. Plunket New Zealand President Carol Becker says, “Sue Bradford ... More >>

Plunket welcomes shaken baby campaign

Thursday, 3 September 2009, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket welcomes the latest move by the government to address the issue of shaken baby syndrome in New Zealand. Brenda Hynes, Plunket National Clinical Advisor (Nursing) says it is vital parents are offered information and strategies right from the beginning ... More >>

Happy Father’s Day!

Friday, 28 August 2009, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket and the All Blacks have teamed up to wish kiwi dads a happy Father’s Day! Dads play an important role in a child’s life, and it’s important that we encourage and support fathers as they continue to develop their parenting skills. Traditionally ... More >>

Plunket Asks NZ To Support Positive Parenting

Monday, 24 August 2009, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

New Zealand can now move on from the referendum and concentrate on increasing support for parents to enable them to raise their children in a positive and nurturing way says Plunket. More >>

Plunket Family Centre To Get A Makeover

Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket New Zealand and HUGGIES® Nappies have joined forces to renovate and make over the 15 year old Plunket Family Centre in Henderson. More >>

Plunket reminds parents to immunise

Friday, 7 August 2009, 11:27 am | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket is urging parents to make sure that their children’s immunisations are up to date. More >>

The Next Step Is The Hardest

Thursday, 6 August 2009, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

A Yes Vote in the upcoming referendum supports a law that is working effectively to help bring about a cultural change in New Zealand to move away from physical punishment of our children. More >>

New Plunket CEO announced

Friday, 31 July 2009, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Jenny Prince has been appointed as Chief Executive of the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society. Carol Becker, Plunket President, says: “I am delighted to be able to announce Jenny’s appointment as CEO. More >>

Keeping your littlies safe during winter

Wednesday, 15 July 2009, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

With winter well and truly here, Plunket has some advice for families on how to keep their children safe during these cold months. More >>

Limited Edition T-shirts on Auction for Plunket

Friday, 26 June 2009, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Lucky bidders can win great looking t-shirts in a charity auction running near the end of this month to raise money for Plunket. More >>

Bid to help kiwi kids!

Wednesday, 24 June 2009, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Log on to the Plunket store on Trade Me and place a bid for great looking, limited edition, designer t-shirts! The Plunket Trade Me Charity Auction, in collaboration with charitable label thehinitiative, begins Friday 26 June with a portion of all ... More >>

Give volunteering a go

Friday, 19 June 2009, 9:54 am | New Zealand Plunket Society

The dedication of thousands of volunteers each year allows Plunket to continue to provide support and services to families with young children throughout the country. More >>

Vote YES for the sake of our children

Monday, 15 June 2009, 10:29 am | New Zealand Plunket Society

Parents and caregivers across the nation can feel confident they are doing what’s best for their children when they vote Yes in the upcoming postal referendum on the child discipline law, says Jenny Prince, Acting CEO of Plunket. “Plunket finds ... More >>

Oranges are for half time, families are for life!

Thursday, 14 May 2009, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Families Day (May 15) is a great opportunity to take some time out of our busy lives and focus on family time. This year the theme is 'Mothers and Families - challenges in the changing world.' More >>

Plunket kick off birthday celebrations

Friday, 8 May 2009, 9:32 am | New Zealand Plunket Society

This month Plunket celebrates 102 years of providing support and services to New Zealand families. Birthday celebrations have been kicked off this week with Allyson Gofton and The Great New Zealand Bake Off, in association with Plunket’s Cup Day. More >>

Keep kids safe and snug this winter

Wednesday, 15 April 2009, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Safekids New Zealand and Plunket urge parents to learn the new fire hazard labelling on children’s garments before buying nightwear for kids this winter. More >>

Plunket welcomes Well Child graduates

Monday, 30 March 2009, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Next week 102 new Plunket nurses, Well Child / Tamariki Ora Nurses and community health workers will graduate after a year of intensive studying. "The work that these nurses and health workers provide is crucial in keeping all children under the age ... More >>

T-Shirts Help Support Plunket And NZ Families

Monday, 23 March 2009, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

New Zealanders will be treated to a new range of playful streetwear t-shirts through a collaboration between charitable fashion label thehinitiative (The H Initiative) and its newest charity partner, the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society. The collection ... More >>

One man’s junk, is another man’s treasure

Tuesday, 6 January 2009, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Christmas is a time for giving – and while it’s the thought that counts it’s inevitable that there will be a gift or two that may leave you asking…’was this really meant for me?!?!’ Fear not – now you can get rid of your unwanted Christmas ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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