National volunteer week: Meet Annah
18 June 2026
For the past three years, volunteer Annah has been a familiar face at Plunket community groups in Christchurch, supporting local whānau while creating meaningful connections for herself and her daughter. Encouraged by long-time volunteers Vicky and Tania, Annah first became involved with Plunket after attending a local playgroup.
“Volunteering for Plunket has been really special for me. It has been amazing getting to meet all the awesome people.”
National Volunteer Week: Meet Kayla
16 June 2026
Kayla was inspired to start volunteering for Whānau Āwhina Plunket when she saw how impactful support groups could be – even though she had been unable to join a similar group herself.
“I was raising my twins during Covid and we were moving around a lot, so access to support services and groups was quite limited and, in many ways, unrealistic for my situation," she says.
"My experience gave me a real appreciation for the work Plunket does in creating supportive spaces where parents can connect over shared experiences and feel safe, supported, and seen. I love seeing parents build friendships and realise they’re not alone.”
National Volunteer Week: Meet Aino
15 June 2026
Aino is the newest volunteer at Rotorua Plunket. After experiencing how isolating starting a new life in another country could be, she joined Plunket and helped offer “Chinese Mummy Day” to the local Asian community.
Rural Plunket nursing: Leone's story
Rural Plunket Nurse Leone has a couple of extra tools in her nursing kete – a four-wheel drive vehicle and an ability to wrangle stock if needed.
National Volunteer Week: Meet Raegan
We catch up with new Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland volunteer Raegan Robinson who has drawn on her love for te reo Māori to revamp one of our Plunket playgroups in Wellsford!
Shantel's story: Plunket mum and Clinical Leader
When a Plunket nurse has a baby themselves, do they still need to see Plunket? Whānau Āwhina Plunket Far North Clinical Leader, Shantel Naera, says she’s been asked this question several times!
Agnes' story: A lifetime of dedication
Community Karitāne Agnes Overdevest says there is nothing more rewarding than empowering whānau to give their pēpi the best start in life.
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