Whānau Āwhina Plunket Westport

12/04/2026

Kia ora whānau 😊

Our updated poster for Term 2 is here!

We’ll now be starting at 10:30am, as this time works best for everyone.

Please note that we have removed the shared kai, as there wasn’t much engagement. However, you’re always welcome to stay afterwards for a cuppa and a chat ☕

We look forward to seeing you all there!

16/03/2026

Kia ora whānau,
Below are the updated dates for our PPE classes,
Thanks

16/03/2026

Introduction to Solid Foods – Information Session for Whānau

Starting solids with your pēpi can feel exciting and a little overwhelming. Come along to our Introduction to Solid Foods session, where we’ll talk through when and how to start, and answer any questions you may have.

📅 Upcoming Dates (1pm – approx. 1 hour):
• Wednesday - April 8th
• Wednesday - June 3rd
• Wednesday - August 12th
• Wednesday - October 7th
• Wednesday - December 2nd

Who is this for?
Parents and caregivers with babies 4 months+ (or babies approaching 4 months, as sessions run every two months).

What we’ll cover:
• Signs baby is ready to start solids
• First tastes – what foods to offer first
• Amounts and textures as baby develops
• Water and milk intake
• Moving on to the next stages of eating
• Simple home cooking ideas
• Looking after baby’s oral health

📍 Held at Westport Clinic

These relaxed group sessions are a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with other local whānau.

To register or find out more, please get in touch with us.

We’d love to see you there! 😊

Send a message to learn more

17/02/2026

Hi guys,
Here is the info for our next pregnancy and parenting classes

11/02/2026

Mōrena,
Here is an updated weekly planner on what Kawatiri has to offer

04/02/2026

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable long Waitangi weekend lined up!✨

Whatever you're doing, the nurses at PlunketLine are available to chat about any questions you have about parenting, or the health and wellbeing of your tamariki. Call us free 24/7 at 0800 933 922. 💜

I hope you all have a great long weekend, no matter what you're up to! Please let me know if you have any questions.

02/02/2026

Kia Ora Whānau,
We are so excited to continue our tamariki tunes class for 2026.
Please note we have changed the day to Tuesday, starting from the 10th of February.
Thanks again for all your support,
Westport Plunket

11/01/2026

Good morning Whānau 🌟
We hope everyone had a lovely break!

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Tree Fundraiser, from our sponsors to our local schools, kindy and early learning centres. Your creativity and support made this fundraiser a huge success 🎄

🎉 Congratulations to our winner: Fresh Choice, with amazing decorations by South School New Entrance Class!

Thank you also to our wonderful judges: Pete Knudson, Shayne Barry, and Dave Williamson.

We truly appreciate all the support, we couldn’t do this without you!

04/12/2025

💻 VIRTUAL EDUCATION SESSIONS 💻
Here are the virtual sessions on offer via TEAMS for December!!
Click on the links to register.
🤱 Pepe and You - Infant massage - Monday 1st December 11:00am
https://bit.ly/4ozeu8M
😴 Sleep and settling 0 - 3 months - Monday 1st December 1:00pm
https://bit.ly/4oFXldL
🥦 First foods - starting the solids journey - Monday 8th December 11:00am
https://bit.ly/3Wifx0T
💤 Sleep and settling 3 - 6 months - Monday 8th December 1:00pm
https://bit.ly/43xxhZS
🥪Food Progression& Healthy Lunchbox tips - Thursday 11th December 9.30am
https://bit.ly/4o0o3O9
🚽Toilet learning - Friday 12th December 11.30am
https://bit.ly/4o6jaD6
🍞Food Progression - moving on from pureed food - Monday 15th December 11.00am
https://bit.ly/4o7CkbW
😁Oral Health - Monday 15th December 1.00pm
https://bit.ly/43toVm5
🧠 Brain development - the first 1000 days - Tuesday 16th December 1:30pm
https://bit.ly/3L2Rz7j

05/11/2025

Morena Plunket whanau,
The baby expo is on today down at Pulse Energy centre. We are holding our music and movement group tamariki tunes there at 10am. It will be in the stadium so we won’t be doing a shared kai afterwards! See you all there 😊

03/11/2025

Here are the virtual sessions for November. To register, click on the link provided:
Pepe and You - Infant massage 3/11 11am https://bit.ly/3KECI2y
Sleep and settling 0 - 3 months 3/11 1pm https://bit.ly/4nT78MZ
First foods - starting the solids journey 10/11 11am https://bit.ly/3VB4Dms
Sleep and settling 3 - 6 months 10/11 1pm https://bit.ly/4njAa8z
Brain development - the first 1000 days 13/11 1:30pm https://bit.ly/3L3mVLe
Food progression - moving on from pureed food 17/11 11am https://bit.ly/4nmaIzg
Oral Health 17/11 1pm https://bit.ly/3IJcw6r
Transition to work/starting preschool tips 27/11 9:30am https://bit.ly/3JdiU6k