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PlunketLine Helps 2 million Parents
Thursday, 11 April 2019, 3:38 pm | Plunket Foundation
More than two million parents and caregivers have turned to PlunketLine when they have needed help and advice on the health and wellbeing of their child or whānau. The free 24/7 telephone support service celebrates 25 years today and is providing ... More >>
An insight into the life of a Plunket nurse
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 2:36 pm | Plunket Foundation
Plunket has today launched an interview series that reveals the challenges and rewards of life as a Plunket nurse. More >>
Generous celebrities helping Plunket to help kids
Friday, 25 November 2016, 4:37 pm | Plunket Foundation
Plunket is delighted by the generosity of almost 1,000 people and organisations who have so far raised over $400,000 for the charity at a gala luncheon and auction in Auckland today. More >>
Plunket welcomes new family violence laws
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 3:34 pm | Plunket Foundation
Plunket has welcomed the Government’s proposed overhaul of New Zealand’s family violence laws, which will see more support for victims and new offences introduced. More >>
Plunket urges politicians to help save children
Monday, 8 August 2016, 1:33 pm | Plunket Foundation
Plunket urges politicians to help save children from drowning Plunket is urging politicians to reconsider their position on swimming pool fencing. The Building (Pools) Amendment Bill has been reported back to the House with the majority recommendation ... More >>
Volunteers are at the heart of Plunket services
Friday, 17 June 2016, 2:59 pm | Plunket Foundation
Volunteers are at the heart of Plunket services Plunket is celebrating its volunteers across the country and the diverse ways in which they give their time to support families with young children. National Volunteer Week begins on Sunday, with the ... More >>
Plunket encourages further progress on Paid Parental Leave
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 2:35 pm | Plunket Foundation
Plunket is asking the Government to consider further incremental increases in paid parental leave in future Budgets following today’s application of the financial veto to Labour MP Sue Moroney's private member's bill. More >>
Plunket Launches ‘Asian People’s Strategy’
Friday, 24 July 2015, 2:08 pm | Plunket Foundation
Plunket seeks feedback on plans to improve services for Asian families Plunket is launching its draft ‘Asian People’s Strategy’ today, inviting feedback from the Asian community on its plans to ensure its services are relevant and accessible ... More >>
Changes on Plunket Foundation Board
Friday, 24 April 2015, 12:29 pm | Plunket Foundation
Plunket President Andree Talbot has announced the resignation of Plunket Foundation Chair, Sir Ray Avery. Sir Ray was appointed Chair in June 2013, and was instrumental in the appointment of a new set of Trustees followed by the official launch of the ... More >>