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Plunket's secret army set to hit the streets
Tuesday, 23 September 2003, 10:37 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
The beat of feet and the swish of baby strollers, will reverberate throughout the country as Plunket volunteers hit the streets from 6 - 13 October for Plunket's annual house to house appeal. More >>
Plunket Supports Decision On Baby Walkers
Tuesday, 16 September 2003, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
A safety standard warning issued by the Commerce Commission today in regard to an imported brand of baby walker "Everyone Love" from China, has the full support of the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society. More >>
The Ties He Really Wants
Monday, 8 September 2003, 9:26 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
The ties that will really warm Dad's heart on Father's Day (subs: 7 September) can not be bought in any shop or on the internet. They don't even have to cost a lot of money. Plunket reminds us that the ties that bind are the best ones any father ... More >>
A book a day keeps the doctor away
Wednesday, 3 September 2003, 11:38 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
While US doctors aren't promising books as a replacement for apples or medicine, they are now pointing out the long term health benefits that are linked to preparing children for starting school. More >>
Plunket welcomes New Children's Commissioner
Thursday, 14 August 2003, 12:22 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket welcomes the appointment of Dr Cindy Kiro as the Commissioner for Children, the Office's fourth commissioner. More >>
Kiwi Kids are mainly Breastfed Kids
Monday, 4 August 2003, 9:28 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
Breastfeeding is a popular choice for New Zealand mothers with 79 percent still breastfeeding their babies at six weeks of age. With around 52,000 children born each year in New Zealand, 41,080 babies are breastfed until they are six weeks old. More >>
Plunket Singing In The Rain
Friday, 18 July 2003, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
It was a sure thing - the rain came down in Frank Kitts Park on Wellington's waterfront today as Plunket's New Zealand President, Kaye Crowther and Plunket toddler, 20 month old Emma Trueman, went singing (and splashing) in the rain - thanks to Meridian Energy. ... More >>
Plunket’s Base Ethos To Remain
Wednesday, 9 July 2003, 9:41 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket's volunteer members are emphatic that Plunket is not to move away from the base ethos of ensuring that well child health services are available to those who need them. More >>
Pam Murray Address Royal NZ Plunket Society
Friday, 27 June 2003, 10:13 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
Let's make no mistake about why we are here in New Zealand's Garden City - Christchurch. We are here for one reason ... for our children. Whatever we discuss over the next three days, and decide to do following on from this biennial conference, will have ... More >>
Image: PM Hugs NZ's Most Admired Plunket Nurses
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Hugging Plunket nurses was order of the day for Prime Minister Helen Clark when she met the three winners of the nationwide search for the most admired Plunket Nurses in the HugaPlunketNurse competition announced at Parliament today (subs: 18 June). More >>
Urging parents to back antibiotics campaign
Thursday, 12 June 2003, 11:05 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket has added its voice to a national campaign urging people not to overuse antibiotics, in a bid to bring antibiotic resistance to a halt. More >>
Families Commission has potential
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
The Families Commission has the potential to make a positive contribution to outcomes for New Zealand children, according to Plunket's chief executive, Paul Baigent. More >>
Lesson in teeth-cleaning from the top
Monday, 28 April 2003, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Demonstrating their teeth-cleaning expertise to Health Minister, Annette King, for whom dental nursing was a former career, is a group of Wellington Plunket pre-schoolers, from left: Arielle Stretch-Swan, four years; William Hobbs, 16 months; Jacob Aukusitino, ... More >>
Plunket: Children and Dogs are friends and foes
Tuesday, 15 April 2003, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Man's best friend can be a child's best friend too, simply by teaching children some practical tips that will help prevent dog attacks that can lead to traumatic consequences. More >>
Let the Littlies strut their stuff
Tuesday, 28 January 2003, 9:08 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
As families prepare for the new school year the Littlies Lobby is calling on parents of pre-schoolers to let them strut their stuff and not stifle their near-school years. More >>
When It All Gets Too Much, Remember The Littlies
Tuesday, 31 December 2002, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
No matter how hard families plan the holiday season, things conspire, and the best of plans can alter. If this happens and it affects you, it will also have an effect on the littlies in your family. More >>
Kids, cars, sun and water
Friday, 20 December 2002, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Little children are vulnerable and totally dependent on the good care and supervision of their parents, particularly when it comes to cars, sun and water”, says Sue Campbell, Plunket’s national safety adviser. More >>
MP's Asked To Put Children First
Wednesday, 18 December 2002, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
A cross-party Parliamentary Children's Caucus was called for in Wellington today (subs: Wednesday 18 December 2002) at a 200-strong gathering of Members of Parliament and representatives of organisations working with children, who were asked to join ... More >>
MPs asked to put children first
Wednesday, 18 December 2002, 10:42 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
A cross-party Parliamentary Children’s Caucus was called for in Wellington today (subs: Wednesday 18 December 2002) at a 200-strong gathering of Members of Parliament and representatives of organisations working with children, who were asked to join ... More >>
74 Graduates for Plunket
Wednesday, 27 November 2002, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Children and families are the winners with 74 graduates of the Community Child Health and Family Promotion programme, receiving their diplomas and medals at ceremonies in Wellington (subs 26 November); Christchurch (subs 27 November); Otorohanga (subs ... More >>
