Plunket Whanganui

17/06/2026

A massive, heartfelt thank you to our superstar volunteer, Hannah!
🌟 Our Swap Shop wouldn't be the same without you, Hannah! 🌈

Whether she’s organizing the racks or helping a family find exactly what they need, Hannah brings kindness and energy to the Whanganui Plunket Swap Shop. We are so lucky to have you on our team— Thank you for giving your time and heart to support Whanganui families. We appreciate you so much and everything you do for our community! ❤️

16/06/2026

🌈Bright choices for little bums, big difference for the planet! 🌱

Have you and your whānau thought about reusable nappies?
Those colourful, reusable options aren't just cute — they can help reduce waste, save money over time, and support a more sustainable future for our tamariki.

Sustainable Whanganui is exploring the idea of a reusable nappy bank — making it easier for local families to give cloth nappies a go. 👶💚

Whether you're curious, already using them, or not sure at all — your voice matters!

📝Take a few minutes to complete our survey — and go in the draw to win a $50 voucher!

📅 Closes: Monday 29th June

Together, we can make it easier for Whanganui whānau to try a more sustainable option.

Link in the comments 👇

16/06/2026

14/06/2026

A massive shout-out to our incredible volunteer, Kathy! 🌟
Thank you, Kathy, for bringing so much warmth 💖, energy, and care to our Monday Play Group at the Whanganui Plunket Hub. Whether it’s setting up toys, running our play dough sessions or lending a helping hand, your dedication makes our sessions so much brighter for all the tamariki and whānau.
We are so lucky to have you on our team—thank you for everything you do! 💐😊

13/06/2026

Our community services team at Plunket Hub is currently seeking volunteers to assist with our upcoming programs and ongoing family support initiatives.

We're looking for friendly and reliable volunteers to help facilitate our playgroup sessions, help with swap shop, support events and fundraising and run weekly/monthly coffee groups alongside a team of volunteers 🙂

"He waka eke noa"
We are all in the same canoe
We are all in this together

If you're a warm, welcoming person who enjoys meeting others and would like to volunteer some of your time, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact for more information: [email protected]

10/06/2026

🚨Product Safety Recall🚨Handheld Jingles toy Tambourine sold at variety and dollar stores from 13th August 2025 to 7th April 2026.

B&C Fashion is recalling the Handheld Jingles Toy Tambourine because it contains small parts that may separate from the toys. and which pose a choking hazard.

Stop using these toys and keep out of reach of children.

https://www.productsafety.govt.nz/recalls/handheld-jingles-toy-tambourine

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

always make sure the harness on your child's carseat is snug against their body. A harness should never be loose.

07/06/2026

Booster fit is really important, the seatbelt must sit properly on your child.
If you're unsure please book in for a check.

Boosters using the adult seatbelt, should not be used until your child is at least 5 years of age (the older the better), half boosters until much much older.

Please do not be in a rush to ditch the harnessed seat.

05/06/2026