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Parents Centre Calls For Mother’s Day Connection In Big Coffee Group Catchup
Monday, 4 May 2020, 3:14 pm | Parents Centre
At 11am this Mother’s Day, Parents Centre and Vivace Espresso are calling on families of all ages and stages around New Zealand to check in with their original coffee group and show support for their village by catching up online in The Big Coffee ... More >>
Parents Centre To Continue Online Antenatal Classes Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 2:58 pm | Parents Centre
Parents Centre is the leading provider of classes for new parents to learn about childbirth and transitioning to parenthood. Classes are run through 46 Centres around New Zealand. “Covid-19 has meant we are rapidly changing the way we provide information ... More >>
Ground-breaking event unites NZ’s parenting organisations
Wednesday, 1 May 2019, 2:41 pm | Parents Centre
Parents Centre NZ is bringing together volunteers from its 46 Centres, childbirth educators and other parenting organisations in a ground-breaking opportunity to strengthen support for new parents. More >>
Raising awareness and prevention of SUDI
Friday, 7 December 2018, 12:26 pm | Parents Centre
Between 40-50 babies die each year from SUDI (Sudden Unexplained Death of an Infant), and most are preventable! More >>
Celebrating our volunteers on International Volunteer Day
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 10:09 am | Parents Centre
Parents Centre New Zealand wants to recognise and thank all the volunteers that make us who we are. More >>
Educating grandparents in the community
Friday, 16 November 2018, 9:29 am | Parents Centre
Who would have thought grandparents could attend antenatal classes tailored to them? More >>
Parents Centre New Zealand announce new partnership
Monday, 1 October 2018, 11:54 am | Parents Centre
“At Parents Centre we look to develop meaningful partnerships with organisations that can deliver a genuine member benefit to our families and members. It’s a time in our member’s lives where they are preparing for additions to their families ... More >>
Parents Centre New Zealand announce continued partnership
Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 1:59 pm | Parents Centre
Parents Centre New Zealand, the primary provider of antenatal and parent education in New Zealand, are excited to announce the continued partnership with PORSE In-Home Childcare. More >>
Rocking a baby while working - multi tasking at its best
Thursday, 2 August 2018, 3:06 pm | Parents Centre
“Our Prime Minister is already an expert at multi-tasking as she rocks her baby and runs a country!” More >>
Parents Centre NZ supports ‘Sleep on Side' Campaign
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 2:18 pm | Parents Centre
“All babies are precious and anything we can do to help have a positive influence on their outcome, is a privilege to be part of”, says Liz Pearce, Parent Education and Operations Manager at Parents Centres New Zealand who was involved in the working ... More >>
Supporting Parents Across New Zealand
Friday, 15 June 2018, 9:01 am | Parents Centre
“At Parents Centre New Zealand Inc, we believe that parenting is everything. Our philosophy embraces working with parents to equip them with the knowledge, skills and support so they can be the best parents they can possibly be.” Says Heather ... More >>
Parents Centre Supports Midwives
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 11:38 am | Parents Centre
Parents Centre New Zealand supports the midwives in their campaign for better working conditions and fair pay. More >>
National Parenting Forum – Making a Quantum Difference
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 4:49 pm | Parents Centre
Parents Centres New Zealand National Parenting Forum was run over the weekend, from 15-16 September. Says Chief Executive Officer, Viv Gurrey “It was an incredible weekend of inspiring debate around how we can all make a quantum difference. More >>
National Parenting Forum
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 10:55 am | Parents Centre
Saturday 15th of September sees the commencement of the National Parenting Forum at Te Papa in Wellington. The Forum will be opened by the Hon. Hekia Parata, Minister of Education and the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs and Viv Gurrey, Chief Executive ... More >>
Child poverty challenge – Parents Centres Starfish Project
Monday, 2 April 2012, 12:04 pm | Parents Centre
Parents Centre is spearheading a community led initiative to begin to address the complex issues surrounding child poverty and poor health in New Zealand. Parents Centre has partnered with leading ventilation specialist, HRV, to provide ventilation ... More >>
Parents Centre and HRV commit to educating NZ households
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 11:34 am | Parents Centre
Parents Centres New Zealand Inc and healthy home ventilation specialist HRV are pleased to announce their official partnership for the coming year. More >>
START Parents Centre Week 13-19 June
Friday, 10 June 2011, 12:13 pm | Parents Centre
Parents Centres have been equipping New Zealand parents with invaluable parenting knowledge for decades. This coming week – from 13-19 June - is Parents Centres Week and Centres up and down the country will be celebrating the amazing work they ... More >>
Announcement of Parents Centres Ambassador - Yulia
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 12:31 pm | Parents Centre
We are delighted to announce that musical celebrity Yulia has been appointed as an ambassador to Parents Centres New Zealand. More >>
Support Sought a Trust Fund for Pike River Mine Families
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 3:45 pm | Parents Centre
Following yesterday’s tragic conclusion at Pike River we immediately acted by setting up a bank account to receive donations for a trust fund. This fund will be used specifically to support those families who are expecting a baby or who have small children who ... More >>
Anyone for Tea?
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 1:44 pm | Parents Centre
Mahu, mother and baby skincare together with Onewa and West Auckland Parents Centres are jointly hosting a fundraiser the ‘mahu High Tea at the Hilton’ on Mother's day, Sunday 9th May. Our special guest for the afternoon will be Robyn Malcolm, celebrity ... More >>