Canterbury Plunket

Canterbury Plunket www.plunket.org.nz Our vision: In the first 1000 days we make the difference of a lifetime. Please do not act in a way that may be harmful to others.

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is a charity, and New Zealand’s largest provider of services to support the health and development of children under-five. We see around 85% of all Kiwi kids, and are committed making sure every single one has the opportunity to be as healthy and well as they can be. We are also dedicated to building the confidence and knowledge of families across New Zealand, and making sure

none are left isolated, disconnected or unable to cope. Our Plunket Nurses offer parenting information and support, as well as developmental assessments of your child through home and clinic visits, mobile clinics and PlunketLine 0800 933 922 (a free 24/7 telephone advice service for parents). We also organise parent groups, parenting education, toy libraries, drop in centres, play groups, early childhood education and education in schools. Find out more at: https://www.plunket.org.nz/


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=====Bookings still available for our Green Melon family portrait fundraiser next weekend! For just $25, you get a 10-15...
12/09/2026

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Bookings still available for our Green Melon family portrait fundraiser next weekend! For just $25, you get a 10-15 minute session with our lovely professional photographer and a free 10 x 13" copy of your family photo. Email [email protected] with your preferred day & time ( #1 and #2 choice please), and a contact phone number.

Fri 18 Sept 🟢 any time 4:15 thru 5:30 pm
Sat 19 Sept 🟡 limited slots: 9:10, 9:20, 11:20, 11:30 am | 1:45, 2:00, 2:45 pm
Sun 20 Sept 🟢 plenty of slots: 9:10, 9:45, 10:45, 11:20, 11:30, 11:40 am | 1:10, 1:20, 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30 pm

We still have times available for October and November as well (Fridays 4:00-5:30pm; Sat & Sun 9-12 and 1-3pm) - just get in touch and let us know when you'd be keen to book for.

Fri 16 Oct 🟢 | Sat 17 Oct 🟡 am & pm | Sun 18 Oct 🟢 am & pm
Fri 20 Nov 🟡 | Sat 21 Nov 🟡 am & pm | Sun 22 Nov 🟢 am 🟡 pm

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We're Dunking it for Plunket at next week's Intergenerational Music group! Come along for a boogie some morning tea to r...
11/09/2026

We're Dunking it for Plunket at next week's Intergenerational Music group!

Come along for a boogie some morning tea to raise funds to continue to support our Community Services offerings.

We'd love for you to bring a gold coin along if able 💜

📆Tuesday September 15th
🕙10.30am
📍Bainswood House, 191 King Street, Rangiora

IMMUNISATION CLINIC - RANGIORA 💉💉Does your child need any of their immunisations? We've got an Immunisation clinic comin...
11/09/2026

IMMUNISATION CLINIC - RANGIORA 💉💉

Does your child need any of their immunisations? We've got an Immunisation clinic coming up next month in Rangiora.

📆 Tuesday September 22
📍Rangiora Plunket Clinic, 24 High Street, Rangiora

Bookings essential. Call 0800 184 803 to book your spot or make an enquiry.

What's on tomorrow, Friday 11th September | Rāmere 11th Mahuru!!!💜ROLLY RELOVED💜 10AM-12PMRolleston Plunket 1 John Stree...
10/09/2026

What's on tomorrow, Friday 11th September | Rāmere 11th Mahuru!!!

💜ROLLY RELOVED💜
10AM-12PM
Rolleston Plunket
1 John Street, Rolleston

🧸 Opawa St Martins Toy Library🧸
9.30am - 11.30am
65 Sandwich Road, Beckenham

☕Darfield Coffee Group☕
10.00am-11.30am
Darfield Plunket
1a Halkett Street, Darfield

🃏Papanui Play 🃏
10am-11.30pm
Papanui Plunket Rooms
24 Bellvue Ave, Papanui

🚶‍♀️WAIMAK WANDERERS🚶‍♀️
10.30am
Meeting at Crossley Ave Playground, Ravenswood

Lovely day to join us today ❤

09/09/2026

🚨CANCELLATION - WALKING GROUPS 🚨

Due to weather, both walking groups are cancelled today, Thursday, September 10.

Stay warm and dry out there!

What's on Tomorrow, Thursday 10th September | Rāpare 10th Mahuru !!!🚶‍♀️ROLLESTON WALKING GROUP🚶‍♀️ 10.30am Winter Hours...
09/09/2026

What's on Tomorrow, Thursday 10th September | Rāpare 10th Mahuru !!!

🚶‍♀️ROLLESTON WALKING GROUP🚶‍♀️
10.30am Winter Hours
Meeting place this week: Brookside Park Playground, Rolleston

🚶‍♀️‍➡️CHRISTCHURCH WALKING GROUP🚶‍♀️‍➡️
11.00am
Meeting place this week: Ilex café, Christchurch Botanic Gardens

It's a great day for a walk!🙌

Walking groups meeting locations this week, Thursday 10th September | Rāpare 10th MahuruChristchurch - Meeting at Christ...
08/09/2026

Walking groups meeting locations this week, Thursday 10th September | Rāpare 10th Mahuru

Christchurch - Meeting at Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Ilex Cafe, 11.00am

Rolleston - Meeting at the Brookside Park Playground, 10.30am

Can't wait to see you there!

What's on Tomorrow, Wednesday 9th September | Rāapa 9th Mahuru!!!🥸Halswell Plunket Playgroup 🥸 9.30-11.30am Halswell Pl...
08/09/2026

What's on Tomorrow, Wednesday 9th September | Rāapa 9th Mahuru!!!

🥸Halswell Plunket Playgroup 🥸
9.30-11.30am
Halswell Plunket Rooms
16 Fern Drive, Halswell
Halswell Plunket & Playgroup

💓Chinese Playgroup 💓
10am-12pm
Fendalton Plunket Rooms
183 Fendalton Road, Fendalton

Looking forward to seeing you there 😁

✨The Early Days Collective - Spaces still available!✨Designed for first-time parents, providing a welcoming space to con...
07/09/2026

✨The Early Days Collective - Spaces still available!✨

Designed for first-time parents, providing a welcoming space to connect with others who are navigating the journey of early parenthood.
The programme focuses on fostering meaningful relationships, reducing social isolation, and strengthening support networks within the local community. Previous participants have formed lasting friendships and reported improved wellbeing, increased confidence, and a greater sense of connection during the early months of motherhood.

If you would like to know more please contact Andrea [email protected]

Next group will start in October.

Address

Plunket Area Office, 5 Twigger Street, Addington
Christchurch
8024

Telephone

PlunketLine 0800 933 922

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