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New Zealand Plunket Society - Latest News [Page 6]

Plunket lends its support to National Immunisation Week

Friday, 20 April 2012, 11:37 am | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket says National Immunisation Week, which kicks off on Monday, is a wonderful opportunity to promote the importance of immunisation to communities throughout New Zealand. More >>

Plunket supports Paid Parental Leave extension

Thursday, 12 April 2012, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket recommends six months paid parental leave to give every child born in New Zealand the best start in life. We firmly believe Sue Moroney’s Parental Leave and Employment Protection (Six Months' Paid Leave) Amendment Bill deserves the opportunity ... More >>

Bath Mats Deliver Water Safety Message to 105,000 Families

Thursday, 5 April 2012, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Little Kayden Williams from Wainuiomata became New Zealand’s 105,000th five month old to receive a free bath mat – a reminder for his parents about the importance of water safety – today. More >>

Plunket to partner with Earthwise

Thursday, 22 March 2012, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket and environmental company Earthwise are launching a fundraising partnership that will see the Pick Me Help Plunket logo on selected environmentally-friendly and family-friendly products. More >>

Plunket needs your support

Wednesday, 7 March 2012, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket is one of New Zealand’s most iconic organizations - as much a part of our culture as buzzy bees and pavlova! Nine out of 10 New Zealanders are ‘Plunket babies’. More >>

NZRU and BNZ kick off Plunket’s Appeal

Monday, 5 March 2012, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket’s March Appeal kicked off in spectacular fashion over the weekend with New Zealand’s Super Rugby teams taking to the field wearing special Plunket charity jerseys. More >>

Plunket: Keep Kiwi Kids Safe In Cars

Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

The horrific car accident this week near the Waikato town on Patetonga has prompted Plunket to restate the importance of child car seats. “This incident is a stark reminder for parents and caregivers to buckle children into a car seat every time ... More >>

Plunket: Keep an eye out for kids on the roads

Friday, 27 January 2012, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket is urging people to keep an eye out for children as they head back to school next week. As New Zealand’s largest provider of services to support the health and development of children under five, Plunket recognises many children will be ... More >>

Plunket supports Police focus on child safety in cars

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket applauds Auckland Motorways Police for their recent ten day operation which focused on child car restraints. Sue Campbell, Plunket’s National Child Safety Advisor says the results of Operation Safe Kids are shocking. More >>

Plunket: Keep kids safe in cars these holidays

Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket is urging people to have their child car restraints checked before the busy Christmas holiday season. Sue Campbell, Plunket’s National Child Safety Advisor says the tragic accident in South Auckland last week, in which a two-week old baby ... More >>

Plunket: Keep kids safe in cars these holidays

Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Media Release 15 November 2011 For immediate release Plunket: Keep kids safe in cars these holidays Plunket is urging people to have their child car restraints checked before the busy Christmas holiday season. Sue Campbell, Plunket’s National Child ... More >>

Plunket: Keep safe this Guy Fawkes

Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 11:16 am | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket’s national child safety advisor, Sue Campbell, urges families to take care and be responsible with fireworks this Guy Fawkes. Plunket encourages people to attend public displays, where neighbours and friends can meet and enjoy the occasion safely. More >>

New Plunket building set to start 6 September

Friday, 2 September 2011, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

It’s all systems go for Plunket Hawke’s Bay! Construction of its new $1.3 million dollar centre for families in Onekawa begins on 6 September. More >>

Pacific play time at Plunket

Friday, 26 August 2011, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

An innovative new programme for Pacific pre-schoolers, developed by Waitemata Plunket, is being launched on Tuesday 30 August. More >>

Famous Kiwi dads get behind Plunket Father’s Day Auction

Friday, 26 August 2011, 9:43 am | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket and JOHNSON’S® baby have teamed up to celebrate dads this Father’s Day, with a charity auction on Trade Me. More >>

Famous Kiwi dads get behind Plunket Father’s Day Auction

Wednesday, 17 August 2011, 11:21 am | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket and JOHNSON’S® baby have teamed up to celebrate dads this Father’s Day, with a charity auction on Trade Me. More >>

Plunket backs report into lack of investment in children

Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 9:40 am | New Zealand Plunket Society

New Zealand’s largest provider of services to support the health and development of children under five supports a report released today by the Every Child Counts coalition.* More >>

Breastfeeding on the rise in New Zealand

Friday, 29 July 2011, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket’s latest figures on breastfeeding indicate a steady increase in breastfeeding rates over the last 10 years. More >>

Adidas All Blacks’ jersey donation will help Plunket babies

Friday, 29 July 2011, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

NZRU’s Principal Partner and All Blacks Principal Sponsor adidas is stepping up to help give kiwi kids the best start in life. A new All Blacks jersey will be unveiled at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium immediately before the All Blacks – Springboks ... More >>

Plunket welcomes Green Paper on vulnerable children

Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

New Zealand’s largest provider of services to support the health and development of children under five welcomes the launch today of a Green Paper on vulnerable children. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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