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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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16/04/2026

What's on tomorrow, Friday 17th April | Rāmere 17th Paenga-whāwhā!!!

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

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

16/04/2026

Here is the next 'First Foods' sessions coming up for 2026!!!

🍌Tuesday 21st April 10am🍌
Belfast Plunket Rooms
7 Belfast Road, Belfast
To register text your baby's NHI to 027 687 6233 and reference ‘First Foods Belfast’

🥑Monday 11th May 1.30pm 🥑
Kaiapoi Plunket Rooms
26 Sewell Street, Kaiapoi
To register text your baby's NHI to 027 217 3718 and reference 'First Foods Kaiapoi'

🍎Thursday 14th May 9.30am 🍎
Burwood Plunket Rooms
149 Burwood Road, Burwood
To register text your baby's NHI to 027 217 3718 and reference 'First Foods Burwood'

Limited numbers in each group, registration is essential :)

15/04/2026

What's on Tomorrow, Thursday 16th April | Rāpare 16th Paenga-whāwhā!!!

Unfortunately Papanui Play is cancelled tomorrow but did you know that all this week there are different walks exploring our city?

Thursday:
Hooray for Hat! Story Walk at Richmond Community Garden
Come along with Elephant and Friends on this interactive story walk.
https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/event/hooray-for-hat-story-walk-at-richmond-community-garden

Friday:
Whāia te huanui ki te tākaro - Seek the pathway to play
Come and explore this pathway for play. Follow the map, complete the activities and go in to win some great prizes.
https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/event/whaia-te-huanui-ki-te-takaro-seek-the-pathway-to-play-2

14/04/2026

What's on Tomorrow, Wednesday 15th April | Rāapa 15th Paenga-whāwhā!!!

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

Looking forward to seeing you there 😁

14/04/2026

😃🎉 North Canterbury this one is for you! 🎉😃

TOES AND GIGGLES OXFORD is back!

Every Thursday - 11am
Oxford Plunket Clinic

Registrations are now open for baby and toddler classes in Music & Movement for term 2!
Enjoy weekly music & movement sessions with your little one in a relaxed environment while meeting other adults and babies

Limited spaces are available - email to register with your baby's full name, DOB and your contact number. Spaces fill up fast so don't delay! Availability will be updated on this post, waitlist is available.

Please email:
andrea.kennett@plunket.org.nz for registrations

13/04/2026

What's on tomorrow, TUESDAY 14th April | Rātū 14th Paenga-whāwhā !!!

🤸Tumbling Tots 🤸‍♀️
9.30 -11.00am
Burwood Plunket Rooms
149 Burwood Road, Burwood

🧸Shirley Playgroup 🧸
10.00am-12.00pm
Shirley Plunket Rooms
166 North Parade, Richmond

13/04/2026

🪇🥁🪗 TOES & GIGGLES - TERM 2 2026 🪇🥁🪗

Registrations are now open for baby and toddler classes in Music & Movement for term 2!
Enjoy weekly music & movement sessions with your little one in a relaxed environment while meeting other adults and babies

Sessions run at the following locations and times:

Mondays – West Melton Best Start Preschool **CHANGE OF DAY**
10am: All Ages
11am: Under 1’s

Tuesdays – Aranui Plunket Clinic**NEW LOCATION**
10am: All Ages ** Filling Fast**
11am: All Ages **Class now full**

Classes begin 20th of April

Limited spaces are available - email to register with your preferred day & time, baby's full name, DOB and your contact number. Spaces fill up fast so don't delay! Availability will be updated on this post, waitlist is available.

Please email:
caitlin.sutton@plunket.org.nz for registrations

12/04/2026

What are you up to today??

We are out at Bottle Lake Forrest for the GRUFFALO Walk, part of The Walking Festival

Tickets still available here......
https://events.humanitix.com/gruffalo-walking-festival/tickets

This is a free event, with timed entry so everyone can enjoy the best of the experience.

Suitable for little walkers, big walkers or pram power 🙌 a great outdoor outing for the school holidays

Become 'Mouse' to explore the deep dark woods on this self-guided walk to meet new friends, including snake, fox, owl and... the Gruffalo!

12/04/2026

Check out what's on tomorrow, MONDAY 13th April | Rāhina 13th Paenga-whāwhā !!!

💜Rolly Reloved💜
10am-12pm
Rolleston Plunket
1 John Street, Rolleston

🤩International Playgroup and English Class🤩
1-2pm English Class
2-3pm Parenting Talk
1-3pm Playgroup
Addington Plunket
5 Twigger st, Addington

All welcome, we would love to see you here, there or everywhere 😁

12/04/2026

Drop In Clinics on this week

Monday 13th April | Rāhina 13th Paenga-whāwhā
Fendalton Plunket
183 Fendalton Rd, Fendalton
Runs 2nd Monday of the month 9.30am-12.00pm

Wednesday 15th April | Rāapa 15th Paenga-whāwhā
Burwood Plunket
19 Burwood Road, Burwood
Runs every Wednesday 1.00pm-3.00pm

Thursday 16th April | Rāpare 16th Paenga-whāwhā
Rangiora Plunket
7 Albert Street, Rangiora.
Runs every Thursday 10.00am-12.00pm

Friday 17th April | Rāmere 17th Paenga-whāwhā
Addington Plunket
5 Twigger Street, Addington
Runs 3rd Friday of the month 930am -11am

Remember to bring your child's Well Child/Tamariki Ora Book with you

12/04/2026

Check in weekly to see what's on offer for the week for you and your little people!!
There will be some changes to our regular groups over the next two weeks for term break.

MONDAY
🌲🚶‍♀️Gruffalo Walk🚶‍♀️🌲
10am-2pm
Bottle Lake Forrest
Waitikiri Drive, Christchurch
https://events.humanitix.com/gruffalo-walking-festival/tickets
💜ROLLY RELOVED💜
10AM-12PM
Rolleston Plunket
1 John Street, Rolleston
🤩International Playgroup and English Class🤩
1-2pm English Class
2-3pm Parenting Talk
1-3pm Playgroup
Addington Plunket
5 Twigger st, Addington

TUESDAY
🤸TUMBLING TOTS 🤸‍♀️
9.30-11am
Burwood Plunket Rooms
149 Burwood Road, Burwood
🧸SHIRLEY PLAYGROUP🧸
10.00am-12.00pm
10am-12pm
Shirley Plunket Rooms
166 North Parade, Richmond
⚽️🧩🧸📚Opawa St Martins Toy Library
7pm-8.30pm
65 Sandwich Road, Beckenham, Christchurch

WEDNESDAY
🥸HALSWELL PLAYGROUP🥸
9.30am-11.30am
Halswell Plunket Rooms
16 Fern Drive, Halswell

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

FRIDAY
💜Rolly Reloved💜
10am-12pm
Rolleston Plunket
1 John Street, Rolleston
☕Darfield Coffee Group☕
10am-11.30am
Darfield Plunket Rooms
1a Halkett Street, Darfield

SATURDAY
⚽️🧩🧸📚Opawa St Martins Toy Library
9.30am-2.00pm
65 Sandwich Road, Beckenham, Christchurch

Whether its your first time or you have been many times before, our Plunket whānau welcome you to join us 💜

09/04/2026

What's on tomorrow, Friday 10th April | Rāmere 10th Paenga-whāwhā!!!

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

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

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Plunket Area Office, 5 Twigger Street, Addington
Christchurch
8024

Telephone

PlunketLine 0800 933 922

Website

https://www.plunket.org.nz/

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