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Pirongia Plunket is enthusiastic and committed to supporting our families and community to raise happy, healthy children in safe environments. We strive to achieve support for families to enable them to acheive their parenting goals and provide them with information, education and strong support networks.

11/06/2026

When Cara-lee welcomed her third baby, exhaustion was taking a serious toll. Her newborn's reflux and dairy intolerance meant broken sleep night after night, and with tiredness came real safe sleep risks. Returning to Plunket felt like coming home - and it was her Plunket nurse who made all the difference, introducing Cara-lee to the pēpi pod and safe sleep guidance she calls a "game changer".

"There were times I needed advice, times I just needed to vent, and times I simply needed to cry. My Plunket nurse supported me through all of it without judgement. She listened, reassured me, and helped me find solutions."

Read Cara-lee's full story on our website.

11/06/2026

Every parenting journey is unique, and we understand that no one knows your pēpi and tamariki as well as you do!

That's why we welcome and value your feedback - it helps us improve our mahi. So, whether it’s a compliment or a complaint, we want to know. 💬

If you don't receive our Whānau Voice survey, but want to share your feedback, you can fill out the form on our website: https://www.plunket.org.nz/plunket/your-appointments-what-to-expect/plunket-visits-and-your-rights/ -a-complaint

11/06/2026

Those quiet moments with pēpi…they’re shared across whānau.

Keeping pēpi safe while they sleep isn’t just one person’s role. It’s something we all do, together.

From placing pēpi on their back in their own sleep space, keeping their sleep space clear, every small action helps protect them.

Safe sleep is a shared responsibility

Our free playgroup is open every Tuesday morning during the school term at Te Awamutu Plunket. With both indoor and out...
10/06/2026

Our free playgroup is open every Tuesday morning during the school term at Te Awamutu Plunket.

With both indoor and outdoor space to play, we're open no matter the weather.

Pop in anytime between 9:30am and 12 noon, we'd love to see you ☕️🧸❤️

Infant capsule covers are useful for protecting pēpi from the elements while you’re walking to and from the car, but the...
09/06/2026

Infant capsule covers are useful for protecting pēpi from the elements while you’re walking to and from the car, but they need to come off in the car.

These covers limit your ability to observe baby while driving, and restrict the air flow around them which can make pēpi overheat – especially in warmer weather, or when we have heaters on to keep warm.

08/06/2026

Those quiet winter nights… all you want is for your pēpi to be safe and settled.

Face up, face clear.

Placing your pēpi on their back in their own flat, firm bed helps protect their breathing and keep them safe.

It’s a small act of aroha that goes a long way.

Back to sleep, every sleep.

We want to keep our tamariki warm in winter – but big puffy jackets, snow suits or other bulky layers are unsafe to use ...
08/06/2026

We want to keep our tamariki warm in winter – but big puffy jackets, snow suits or other bulky layers are unsafe to use in child restraints. The harness needs to be as close as possible to your child’s body to be effective in a crash and layers compress, making the harness loose.

Take jackets or other outer layers off before buckling your tamariki in. You can put a blanket over the top of the harness to keep pēpi warm, or for older tamariki you can pop their jacket on backwards over the top while they’re in the car.

08/06/2026

✨ 2 days to go until our next catch up! ✨

Our next La Leche League Te Awamutu catch up is happening this Wednesday 10th September, 10am – 12pm.

Topic: Baby Arrives – The Family, The Breastfed Baby & More

We’ll be chatting about:
👶 Life with a newborn
💖 Support from partners and whānau
🤱 Feeding patterns & cues
🏡 Fitting breastfeeding into family life

Meetings are relaxed, baby-friendly, and a great chance to connect, share, and ask questions - even questions not related to our meeting topic and chat.

☕ Bring a friend, grab a cuppa, and come join us – we’d love to see you there!

On these cold days, sunshine or rain, it's nice to get out of the house and find a place for a hot cuppa and a safe plac...
07/06/2026

On these cold days, sunshine or rain, it's nice to get out of the house and find a place for a hot cuppa and a safe place for tamariki to play.

Our free playgroup is open every Tuesday morning during school term at Te Awamutu Plunket. Pop in anytime between 9:30am and 12 noon, we'd love to see you ☕️🧸❤️

07/06/2026

In winter, we spend more time indoors with our pēpi.

Keeping your home smokefree helps protect their breathing and keeps them well.

Today, and everyday, let's create smokefree spaces for pēpi.

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