Whānau Āwhina Plunket - Taranaki

27/10/2025

20/10/2025

✨ Here’s what’s on this week at Flourish! ✨

Join us for walks, chats, yoga, parenting support, and good company, there’s something for everyone.

From Rants in the Park and Parenting Unpacked to Te Māmā yoga and Toy Library Boardgamers, it’s all about connection, laughter, and learning together.

Enjoy the long weekend ahead, take time to rest, and we’ll see you next week for more community, growth, and play. 💚

20/10/2025

🎉 It’s Toy Safety Week – Let’s make play safer!

We’re excited to introduce New Zealand’s first-ever Toy Safety Week (20–26 October)!

We’re proud to be partnering with Ririki Haumaru Safe Kids Aotearoa, Whānau Āwhina Plunket, Health New Zealand, and the Commerce Commission to help make play safer for our Tamariki.

Every year, more than 1,200 children aged 0–3 are injured by toy-related hazards - many of which can be prevented with simple safety checks.

This week is all about sharing practical tips for whānau and caregivers, from choosing safe toys to supervising play.

What’s your number one safety tip for keeping Tamariki safe?

Keep an eye out for Toy Safety Week videos and resources designed to help you make confident, informed choices.

Take a moment to check your toy box for recalled products at https://www.productsafety.govt.nz - it only takes a minute to help keep Tamariki safe.

Visit the Toy Safety Week webpage for more helpful information and tools:

https://www.starship.org.nz/safekids/toy-product-safety

Let’s work together to make playtime safer and more fun for everyone!

17/09/2025

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17/09/2025

✨ Something exciting is coming! ✨

We have a new weekly offering starting term four, can you guess what it might be?!

This new offering is going to be a beautiful collaboration with some of our wonderful providers and La Leche League Taranaki. We can't wait to share it with you!! 💞

21/08/2025

We are super excited to welcome Kidsafe Taranaki Trust to our Saturday clinic!!
On the 13th September form 11am-1pm the team from Kidsafe Taranaki Trust will be having a pop up carseat clinic in our carpark.
come on down and get your car seat checked!!

30/07/2025

Got a little one aged 0–5? Need a Well Child check or have questions about your child’s growth, development, or health?

We’re here for you – on a Saturday!
📅 Saturday 13th September 10am-3pm
📍 Plunket New Plymouth Clinic 214 Devon Street West New Plymouth
🕘 Convenient weekend hours to suit working families

✅ For any child due for a check
✅ Or if you just want to chat with someone about your child’s wellbeing

Our friendly, knowledgeable nurses are here to support you with care, advice, and reassurance. Whether it's your first baby or your fourth, you’re not alone on your parenting journey 💙

Appointments limited so be in quick!! message us here or call our friendly admin team on 0800184803 to book your time!

19/05/2025

This week at Flourish 🌿

🌿 We’re settling into our new winter home for RANTS — join us at the Bellringer Pavilion (opposite the cricket ground) for a 9:30am walk and warm drinks & chats from 10:30am.
🌿 On Monday, come along to our SIT-IN SESSIONS — a gentle, open space to talk all things parenting. 1–2:30pm at Flourish Hall.
🌿 Also on Monday, ADHD coach Jemma Morgan will be in the house for an easygoing chat over a cuppa — come with your questions or just to listen in. Free and welcoming to all.
🌿 Gentle, calming, and supportive — Baby Bowen Therapy is available on Tuesday at Flourish to help ease your pēpi’s early challenges in a safe, soothing way.
👉 holistic-health-taranaki.au4.cliniko.com/bookings
👉 Need Āwhi childminding? Book here: https://m.me/j/Aba9eXtrMUSYdpJI/

Come as you are. We’re here for it 💛

Flourish Taranaki

16/04/2025

Join a Playcentre Programme for Babies this Term!

Spend special time bonding with your baby in a welcoming and supportive environment. Meet other parents and enjoy this unique stage of life.

We have two programmes specially designed for babies:
• Space at Playcentre: For babies under six months.
• Babies Can Play: For babies aged 6 months to 2 years.

Spaces are still available:
• Space at Hawera Playcentre: Wednesdays (AM) – Babies born Oct 2024 to Mar 2025.
• Space at Inglewood Playcentre: Wednesdays (PM) – Babies born Oct 2024 to Mar 2025.
• Babies Can Play at Oakura Playcentre: Thursdays (AM) – Babies born July 2023 to June 2024.
• Babies Can Play at Lepperton Playcentre: Thursdays (AM) – Babies born July 2023 to June 2024.
• Babies Can Play at Stratford Playcentre: Fridays (AM) – Babies born July 2023 to June 2024.

Enrol now to join the fun!

More information: https://www.playcentre.org.nz/whatwedo/space-at-playcentre/
Book now: https://bookwhen.com/spacebabiescanplay
You can also pop along and visit general sessions at your local Playcentre. Visit our website to find out more!

26/02/2025

MARCH 2025 Virtual sessions

Pepe and You - Infant massage 3/03/2025 11:00am https://bit.ly/4hcwvpI
Sleep and settling 0 - 3 months 3/03/2025 1:00pm https://bit.ly/4hy301Z
Sleep and settling 3 - 6 months 10/03/2025 11:00am https://bit.ly/4fWCaiM
First foods - for babies starting their solids journey 10/03/2025 1:00pm https://bit.ly/40jzWnT
Food progression - moving on from pureed food 17/03/2025 11:00am https://bit.ly/3Ch13rq
Brain development - the first 1000 days 20/03/2025 1:30pm https://bit.ly/4jpIa6k
First foods - introducing solids and up to 9 months 28/03/2025 1:00pm https://bit.ly/3X6PKcQ
Toilet learning 28/03/2025 2:00pm https://bit.ly/4ibaVT7