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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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