Area teams

Auckland City

Area Manager, Sheryll Orton

Auckland City Plunket covers the area from Avondale to Otahuhu which is set between two harbours, amongst 11 extinct volcanoes and is home to a large, ethnically diverse population.
Our paid staff and volunteers provide the following services and support
• Plunket Nurse well child checks at home and from clinics
• Parenting support and education offered by Community Karitane and Plunket Kaiawhina
• Intensive support (family centre service)
• Parenting courses (PEPE) for different age and stages
• Parent support/new mothers groups
• Play groups
• Car seat rental schemes
• Pre-school facilities
 

Counties Manukau

Area Manager, Louise Troy

Counties-Manukau borders extend south of the Mangere and Panmure bridges, flanked by the Manukau and Waitemata harbours to Port Waikato on the west coast and to Kaiaua on the east coast and across inland to Mercer. We are the fastest growing area in New Zealand.

We see over 7500 babies born each year and have  have a multi-cultural and ethnic team of 114 staff reflecting the diversity in our community. Plunket volunteers and staff work together to provide a range of services including Well Child health assessments, a Family Centre service in Manukau, Mobile Bus Clinic -  providing an accessible service for families/whānau, Car seat hire, Coffee groups, PEPE parenting education sessions, Plunket Kaiawhina service for Maori whānau, Antenatal Pregnancy and Parenting classes.

There are many other services we offer. Please check out our webpage to see what we can offer you.

Waikato

Area Manager, Sue Hardley

Waikato is the fourth largest region in New Zealand,covering 25,000 sq kms.  The main centre is Hamilton which is the fourth largest city in New Zealand. Our boundaries are Te Kauwhata in the North, Raglan in the West, Whangamata/Waihi in the East and Taumarunui in the South.
Our Plunket volunteers and staff work together to provide many services in Waikato region, such as car seat rental schemes, Clinic’s offering visits with Plunket Nurses, Plunket Kaiawhina and Communtiy Karitane, a toy library, parenting courses (PEPE) and many parent support groups including, walking groups, coffee groups and play groups
There are many other services we offer. Please check out our webpage to see what we can offer you.

Lakes

Area Manager, Pam Wards

Plunket in the Lakes region is governed by the Lakes Area Society, made up of representatives from local Plunket sub branches, along with the NZ Councilor, while a Maori Caucus supports the delivery of services to Maori clients.

Lakes services include Plunket nursing, Community Karitane and Kaiawhina home visits and clinics, child car-seat hire, parenting courses and parent support groups.

Bay of Plenty

Area Manager, Pam Wards

Plunket in the region is governed by the Bay of Plenty Area Society, made up of representatives from local Plunket committees, along with the NZ Councilor, while a Maori Caucus supports the delivery of services to Maori clients.

Bay of Plenty services include Plunket nursing, Community Karitane and Kaiawhina home visits and clinics, child car-seat hire, parenting courses, parent support groups and pre-school facilities.
 

Hawkes Bay

Operations Manager, Jan Tanfield

Hawkes Bay area covers from Central Hawkes Bay Waipukurau through to Te Pohue and up to Tutira and out to Patoka.
Staff include Area Manager, 2 Clinical Leaders, Volunteer Services Leader, 12 Plunket Nurses, 3 Community Karitane and Administration support staff.

Plunket volunteers provide a range of services including Car Seat Rental Schemes, Toy Libraries, coffee groups, playgroups, support groups and parenting education including PEPE courses.
We have a number of volunteer groups who support our services by fundraising, giving their time and providing feedback to help develop and improve our support to families. These groups can be a great way to meet people and become involved in your community.
 

Taranaki

Area manager, Jo Malcolm Black

Plunket in the Taranaki region is governed by the Taranaki Area Society, made up of representatives from local Plunket sub branches and committees, along with the NZ Councilor, while a Maori Caucus supports the delivery of services to Maori clients.

Taranaki Plunket services include Plunket nursing, Community Karitane and Kaiawhina home visits and clinics, car-seat & nursery equipment rental/hire schemes, ante-natal courses and other parenting courses, parent support groups, drop-in centres, social groups and playgroups.
 

Manawatu/Wanagnui

Area Manager, Craig Fleury

The Manawatu Wanganui Area covers the area from Otaki in the south to Ohakune in the north and the Dannevirke and North Wairarapa in the East.

The Plunket Nurses, Community Karitane, Plunket Kaiawhina provide Well Child services both in the home and in clinics to families/whānau in the region. Playgroups and parenting courses are supported by Plunket volunteers.

The main centres of Wanganui and Palmerston North have Family Centres, which provide help and support on parenting, breastfeeding, child behaviour and parent/family needs. Parenting courses, support groups, drop in clinics and home visiting services are also available.
 

Wellington/Wairarapa

Operations Manager, Esther Read

Wellington/Wairarapa Area extends from the mountains to the sea.  The northern border is Peka Peka in the west and Mt Bruce in the east and encompasses Kapiti Coast, Porirua City, Wellington City, Lower Hutt City, Upper Hutt City and Wairarapa.

Staff consisting of 44 Plunket Nurses, 10 Community Karitane, 3 Kaiawhina, supported by 4 Clinical Leaders and 5 Administration staff, provide services in family centres, clinics, marae and home visits.

The Area is governed by the Area Society, comprising representatives from 12 Branches led by the NZ Councillor.

Plunket volunteers and staff work together to provide a range of services including Well Child assessments, support groups, parenting courses (PEPE), car seat hire, education groups, toy libraries and playgroups.

Nelson/Marlborough

Operations Manager, Sonya Briggs

The Nelson/Marlborough area offers services across the top of the south island. The Nelson/Marlborough Plunket team has more than 20 Plunket nurses, Karitane and support staff providing services. All services, like car-seat rentals and parenting courses, are supported by Plunket volunteers.

Plunket in the region is governed by the Nelson Marlborough Area Society, made up of representatives from local Plunket sub branches & branches, along with the NZ Councilor, while a Maori Caucus supports the delivery of services to Maori clients.

Nelson Marlborough services include Plunket nursing, Community Karitane, home visits and clinics, child car-seat hire, parenting courses, toy library and parent support groups.
 

Canterbury

Area Manager, Anne Feld

Plunket provides a service for those living from Cheviot to Dunsandal and to Arthurs Pass. There are 58 clinics and a Family Centre staffed by 34 nurses and 11 Karitane or Kaiwhina. There is a service for families experiencing distress or depression after the birth of a child.   
Additional services are funded by an active group of volunteers .These include PEPE parenting courses, coffee groups, toy libraries, car seat rental schemes and support in Clinics/Family Centre. 
The region is governed by the Canterbury Area Society, made up of representatives from local Plunket committees and the NZ Councillor.  There are four Maori Kaumatua who provide support for clients and staff.
 

Mid-South Canterbury

Area Manager, Anne Feld

Plunket provides a service for those living in the area bordered by the Rakaia  and  Waitaki Rivers and  the Southern Alps.
There are a total of 19 clinics and a Family Centre which is located in Timaru. Services are provided by 8  Plunket nurses and 4 Karitane.staff  
Many services are funded and coordinated by an active group of volunteers These include PEPE parenting courses, coffee groups, toy libraries  and car seat rental schemes. In addition a Post natal Adjustment service is offered for women having challenges adjusting to being a new parent. 
Plunket is governed by the Mid-South Canterbury Area Society, made up of representatives from local Plunket committees and the NZ Councilor. 

West Coast

Operations Manager, Sonya Briggs

The West Coast is a unique and large geographical region, and West Coast Plunket is supporting the current baby boom with 3 Plunket nurses, 2 Community Karitane and other supporting Plunket staff.
All services, like car-seat rentals and parenting courses, are supported by Plunket volunteers.

Plunket in the region is governed by the West Coast Area Society, made up of representatives from local Plunket committees, along with the NZ Councilor, while a Maori Caucus supports the delivery of services to Maori clients.

West Coast services include Plunket nursing, Community Karitane, home visits and clinics, child car-seat hire, parenting courses & parent support groups.

Otago

Area Manager, Barb Long

There are four districts and one city in the Plunket Otago area being Central Otago District, Waitaki District, Clutha District, the Wanaka ward of the Queenstown Lakes District and Dunedin city: 

Otago services include Plunket nursing, Community Karitane, home visits and clinics, child car-seat hire, parenting courses, parent support groups, playgroups and coffee groups
 

Southland

Area Manager, Barb Long

The Southland Plunket Area encompasses all of the Southland District, Gore District, Invercargill City, and Queenstown Lakes District.

Our services include Plunket nursing, Community Karitane, home visits and clinics, child car-seat hire, parenting courses, parent support groups, playgroups and coffee groups

There are several groups in the Southland Area supported by the volunteers, for example, music and movement, a toy library and walking groups. Check out our web page for more information.
 

Gisborne/Wairoa

Operations Manager, Jan Tanfield

The Gisborne area covers from Wairoa through to Matawai, east of Gisborne to Makarori.Staff includes Area Manager, 1 Clinical Leaders, Volunteer Services Leader, 6 Plunket Nurses, 2 Kaiawhina and Administration support staff.

Plunket volunteers provide a range of services including car seat hire and coffee groups in the Wairoa area and coffee groups, car seat hire, playgroups, support groups for multiple births and post natal depression in the Gisborne area

We have a number of volunteer groups who support our services by fundraising, giving their time and providing feedback to help develop and improve our support and services to families.
 

Northland

Operations Manager, Di Lawson

Northland area covers from Kaitaia to south of Kaiwaka (excluding the Hokianga area).
We have 17 Plunket Nurses, 3 Kaiawhina & 1 Karitane, 1 Family Centre and 25 clinics some of which are held on Maraes, Playcentres, Libray, GP rooms to name a few.
Plunket volunteers and staff work together to provide a range of services including growth & development checks, coffee groups, playgroups, Whanau Awhina-Whanau Ora support, car seat hire & education schemes, workshops covering starting solids, baby massage, PEPE courses for parents prior to the birth of their child to five year olds in some of these areas.

Waitemata

Area Manager, Caro Walker

Waitemata is an exciting area of growth that covers West Auckland, North Shore, River Valley and the Rodney district - from New Lynn through to Warkworth, Wellsford including the Kumeu/Helensville area.
We have 30 clinics, Plunket on Wheels (a mobile bus), 5 Car Seat Rental Bases and 2 Family Centres-one in the West and one on the North Shore.
The team consists of over 60 clinical staff- made up of Community Karitane, Plunket Kaiawhina and Plunket Nurses- and many more support staff that keep things working well behind the scenes.
We have a strong volunteer network and as a result we are able to offer other services such as PEPE parenting courses, parent support groups, toy libraries and committees that are constantly reviewing and responding to the needs of the community.