New Zealand Plunket Society - Latest News [Page 9]
Plunket applauds Advertising Standards Authority decision
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket says the Advertising Standards Authority decision to uphold a complaint against a television advertisement that showed a baby lying face down is a great step towards putting the safety of our infants first. “Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant ... More >>
Plunket applauds Advertising Standards Authority decision
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket says the Advertising Standards Authority decision to uphold a complaint against a television advertisement that showed a baby lying face down is a great step towards putting the safety of our infants first. More >>
Immunisation vital for protection of New Zealand communities
Monday, 14 February 2011, 11:13 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket welcomes the news that New Zealand’s childhood immunisation rate is now at a record high. More >>
Immunisation vital for protection of NZ communities
Monday, 14 February 2011, 10:48 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket welcomes the news that New Zealand’s childhood immunisation rate is now at a record high. More >>
Plunket: Keep kids safe on the roads
Friday, 4 February 2011, 10:43 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket is urging people to keep an eye out for children as they head back to school. As New Zealand’s largest provider of services to support the health and development of children under five, Plunket recognises many children will be venturing off to ... More >>
Stay safe, have fun in the water this summer
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket and Water Safety New Zealand are urging families to have fun but be safe around water as the Kiwi summer heats up Sue Campbell, Plunket’s National Child Safety Advisor, says parents and caregivers need to keep a close eye on children ... More >>
Have fun and keep kids safe in the outdoors this summer
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket and the National Poisons Centre are urging families to have fun but be safe in the outdoors this summer. Summer is a wonderful time to get involved with young children outside, and there are lots of new things to learn about and explore together ... More >>
Keeping New Zealand Children Safe in Summer
Monday, 13 December 2010, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
As New Zealand families prepare for another busy Kiwi summer, Plunket is asking parents and caregivers to take time to think of the under fives. Plunket National Child Safety Advisor Sue Campbell says often in summer, there are more people around with friends ... More >>
Backpacks by Hollywood Celebs help Plunket
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Two exclusive Dora the Explorer backpacks - personally designed and autographed by celebrity mums Salma Hayek Pinault and Jessica Alba - will be sold during Plunket’s charity auction, which starts on November 12. More >>
Plunket welcomes Select Committee Report
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket has welcomed the report and recommendations of the Māori Affairs Select Committee on the tobacco industry in New Zealand. More >>
Plunket welcomes new heater safety measures
Friday, 17 September 2010, 11:57 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket is welcoming Ministry of Economic Development measures to promote the safe use of unflued LPG cabinet heaters, but is urging the work to ensure the future health and safety of children in New Zealand must continue. More >>
Baby’s sharing that drink with you
Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
With today being World Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day, Plunket CEO Jenny Prince, urges all of New Zealand to take notice. More >>
Update on Canterbury Plunket Services
Monday, 6 September 2010, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
As a result of Saturday morning’s earthquake there will be no local Plunket services in Christchurch or the surrounding Canterbury region on Monday 6 September or Tuesday 7 September 2010. Plunket hopes to be able to resume its normal services to local ... More >>
Plunket winners in 2010 NetGuide Web Awards
Friday, 20 August 2010, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Website plunket.org.nz has won Best Community Site in the 2010 NetGuide Web Awards. More >>
Celebrating Dads in New Zealand!
Wednesday, 18 August 2010, 9:57 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
This year Plunket and the All Blacks are celebrating Father’s Day with a FREE event at the TSB Arena More >>
Plunket celebrates dads in New Zealand
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Plunket Society
Plunket is celebrating dads in New Zealand for the important role they play in children’s lives. More >>
Plunket challenge to support breastfeeding
Friday, 30 July 2010, 11:55 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
With World Breastfeeding Week approaching (1 – 7 August), Plunket would like to challenge New Zealanders to give breastfeeding greater support in their communities. More >>
New purpose-built centre for Napier Plunket
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 11:24 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
Napier Plunket has announced plans to build a new $1.3million dollar family centre in Onekawa to provide Hawke’s Bay families with a facility for centralised services for parents of children under five years old. More >>
Tots and Toddlers course translated into Te Reo
Friday, 23 July 2010, 9:25 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
This Maori Language Week Plunket is launching the first Tots and Toddlers early childhood unit ‘Demonstrate knowledge of the needs of young children’ in Te Reo Maori. More >>
Plunket Launches Plunketshop
Tuesday, 20 July 2010, 10:01 am | New Zealand Plunket Society
One of the new ways Kiwis can give love and support Plunket is by visiting our new shop, PlunketShop. More >>