Waikato Plunket has taken out first prize in an online competition to find ‘Waikato’s Favourite Charity’.

The competition, with a cash prize of $500, was an online public search run by local online business directory HaloBiz.

Sue Hardley, Plunket’s Waikato Area Manager, says they’re thrilled with the support shown by the local community.

“When a baby is born it’s an exciting and scary time for parents and Plunket has been there, supporting New Zealanders through it, for over a century.

“We’re always looking for new ways to engage with and support parents and many are increasingly turning to social media, such as twitter and Facebook, for support and information.

“We have a very active social media community and we encourage people to join us at facebook.com/waikatoplunket

HaloBiz General Manager, Julie South says they return at least 70% of their advertising fees to nominated community organizations.

“We know that Plunket Waikato will put these winnings to good use to further their cause of helping the development, wellbeing and health of kiwi children under 5”.

The other competitors were: Plunket Waikato, Waikato SPCA, Waikato Society of Arts, Arts Waikato, the Salvation Army (Midland Region) and Brick for Life – the new Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge.

The services Plunket provides within the Waikato community include:
• Free health checks for under 5s'
• PlunketLine 0800 933 922 – a free phone service that connects you to a Plunket nurse
• Car Seat rental schemes
• Toy libraries
• Play groups
• Coffee groups
• Family Centres
• Parenting education courses
• Parent support groups (Dads4Dads, Chinese Mother’s group, walking groups)
• Antenatal classes

For more information visit plunket.org.nz

For more information contact
Nikki Hooper
Plunket External Communications Executive
021 405 842
Nikki.hooper@plunket.org.nz

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