Whānau Āwhina Plunket Ōpōtiki

26/04/2026

Kia ora e te whānau,
A friendly reminder that tomorrow we will have Tūhono Whānau from 10am to 12pm.

Come along to:
✨ Connect and have a kōrero with other whānau
🍽 Share some kai
👶 Watch our tamariki play, explore, and engage with one another

Nau Mai Haere Mai

24/04/2026

Today we pause to remember and honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served.

Lest we forget ✨ Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou

11/04/2026

Evacuation sites 📍🌧️

If you're still not sure where to go, here are our confirmed evacuation sites.

For information on Te Whānau-ā-Apanui check out their page.

Kia mātāara. Kia mārie. Kia manaaki tātou i a tātou anō.

Stay aware. Stay calm. Look after one another.

03/04/2026

No matter if you’re a māmā, pāpā, grandparent, or another member of the whānau, PlunketLine is here for you 💜

If you have a pātai about your pēpi or tamaiti, our registered nurses are available 24/7, even over the holidays.

☎ Call 0800 933 922 for free support anytime.

30/03/2026

Nau Mai Haere mai whānau e te whānau 🥰✨

Last Tūhono Whānau before we have a two week break for the school holidays

27/03/2026

Thank you everyone for braving the weather for the Big Latch On Ōpōtiki 2026 🤱✨

Māmā, pēpi and whānau coming together to celebrate breastfeeding. Sharing kōrero, kai and connecting. Beautiful to see our hāpori show up and celebrate together because it really does take a village 🌿

Thank you to the team at Bridge Street Cafe Opotiki for having us. Beautifully captured by Riria!!
Te Pou Oranga o te WhakatōheaBig Latch On (Aotearoa/New Zealand)

25/02/2026

✨ One more sleep e te whānau !!

E TE WHĀNAU!!! 🔥
KOTAHI TE RĀ E TOE ANA!!

Hopefully all the details are clear by now, but just in case:

🎟 Tickets:
Online at ticketspace.nz OR at the ticketing booths.
Ticket booths open 7AM
Gates open 8AM

🚗 Parking:
Limited parking around Whakatāne.
Traffic management will be in place.
Parking at Whakatāne High School (Saturday only).

🥪 Kai:
Yes - bring your own packed lunch.
No chilly bins.
Strictly NO glass containers.
No alcohol.

🪑 You can bring:
Trolleys / carts
Prams
Low chairs
Umbrellas

🚭 Smoke-free & vape-free event.

Thats us āpōpō…
Mataatua tawharautia! 🔥

18/02/2026

💚

Māmā & Pēpi Hub Open Day 💛

Nau mai haere mai, we warmly invite hapū wāhine, māmā and whānau to come along and experience the Māmā & Pēpi Hub at Te Rau Aroha.

📅 A hea/Date: 5 March 2026
🕚 Wā/Time: 11am – 2pm
📍 Ki hea/Location: Te Rau Aroha Whare
💰 Utu/Cost: Kore Utu/FREE for all whānau
📝 Rēhita/Registration: Register at the gate on arrival

Nau mai, come and connect, learn and spend time in a safe, welcoming and culturally grounded space designed to support māmā and pēpi from hapūtanga through early parenthood.

Ngā whakaritenga/On the day you can:

• Learn about the Māmā & Pēpi Hub and its kaupapa
• Join wellbeing kōrero and wānanga on pregnancy, postpartum and early parenting
• Meet our kaiāwhina and team
• Connect with other māmā and whānau
• Enjoy kai and activities for whānau

Bring yourselves, your pēpi and your whānau - we would love to see you there 💛

17/02/2026

Kia ora e te whānau 💛

Yes we will be there to tautoko you all at the Mataatua Kapa Haka Regionals 2026! Come down, cheer on your whānau and take a breather in our chill zone.

We can’t wait to see you there, don't forget to pre purchase your tickets at https://tickets.ticketspace.co.nz/tickets/mataatua-regional-kapa-haka

16/02/2026

Morena Whānau,

Just a small reminder we have Tūhono Whānau today at Whānau Awhina Plunket facilitated by Danielle Kurei and myself, come hang out, have a kai and bring your baby to play. We would love to know what you would like to do this year in this space, we look forward to seeing you shortly.

Ngā Manaakitanga 🥰
Te Pou Oranga o te Whakatōhea

19/12/2025

Not long to go, e te whānau 🎉

Come on down to the Unity in the Community Ōpōtiki Float Parade and say kia ora to Whānau Āwhina Plunket.

You might even grab yourself a bucket hat, drink bottle, or some books while you’re there 💜♥️🧡

✨ Throwback to Passionate Purple Plunket 2007 Ōpōtiki Parade ✨

We look forward to seeing you all soon 😃

Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust

26/11/2025

💚✨ Today we celebrate Fiona Wiremu as the newly appointed Chair of Whānau Āwhina Plunket.

Special mihi to the whānau who have guided her along the way, Ta Hirini Moko Mead, Amohaere Tangitu, Te Puna Ora o Mataatua, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, Māori Women’s Welfare League, your aroha and support have shaped a strong inspiring leader.

We look forward to Fiona’s guidance as we continue supporting tamariki and whānau.

Poipoia te kakano, kia puawai. 🌱
Nurture the seed and it will blossom.