Partnerships

Partnering with Plunket

The wellbeing of children and whānau is at the heart of everything we do here at Plunket. Together, our Partner Whānau shares that care and focus.

Each partnership we have is customised to meet the business needs and objectives of both organisations, while working in tandem to support children and whānau in the early years.

The opportunities of being a Whānau Āwhina Plunket partner include:

Connecting with your customers and staff through mutual values. A partnership with Plunket is a clear statement that you share the same aroha for the health and wellbeing of tamariki and whānau.
Elevating your brand by aligning with Plunket’s. Our profile as Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest provider of services to under-fives means we’re also key, visible advocates for tamariki and their whānau - and have been for over 116 years.

If you would like to discuss a potential partnership, please contact us today.

Email the Partnerships team

Our Valued Partners

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is proud to have BestStart as our Star Partner, working alongside us to support the growth and development of tamariki across Aotearoa. Our partnership has developed over a decade of supporting communities alongside each other.

As New Zealand's largest ECE provider, BestStart plays a vital role in giving tamariki the best start in life. Alongside their sponsorship supporting key community initiatives, BestStart holds the annual Butterfly Appeal for Plunket, with funds going back to our community services. Through the generosity of their whānau and teams, more than $483,000 has been raised to support Plunket's work across New Zealand.

HUGGIES® and Whānau Āwhina Plunket have been working together to support a great start in life for all pēpi for over 30 years. Receive your Huggies sample pack at your Plunket Antenatal class, baby’s 6-week health check or ask your Plunket nurse or health worker for a Huggies DryNites sample at your child’s Before School Check to help manage bedwetting. Also find out more about Nappy Bank.

HUGGIES® nappies and wipes are proudly endorsed by Whānau Āwhina Plunket ensuring your baby has superior protection from first hug to their first steps and beyond.

Spark Health and Whānau Āwhina Plunket have a shared vision of creating better health and wellness outcomes for communities. They have some of the best digital health and technology experts in this country.

Spark Health play a key role in supporting Plunket’s technology and digital services. They also work with other health providers building digital nervous systems for their business, equipping them to lead Aotearoa New Zealand toward a healthy future.

Wattie’s and Whānau Āwhina Plunket have been partners for over 30 years and work together to provide trusted information and resources for whānau on infant nutrition and starting solids.

Wattie's are committed to ensuring all kiwi babies receive the nutritional support they need and in conjunction with Plunket, provide whānau with free feeding resources at baby’s 5-month health check. As a Pick Me Help Plunket Partner Wattie’s make a financial contribution to Plunket for every sale of baby food.

Haven is proud to partner with Whānau Āwhina Plunket to help families build a brighter future. Through our partnership, families can receive a free financial wellbeing check with a Haven adviser, covering insurance, KiwiSaver, and mortgages, as well as a free will kit. By partnering together, Haven is helping more families access the resources and support they'll need to plan and protect themselves through life’s biggest moments.

Toka Tū Ake EQC and Whānau Āwhina Plunket are working together to deliver earthquake safety messages to new parents. This will ensure thousands of families are getting key preparedness information that will help keep their tamariki safe.

Our nurses are uniquely placed to talk with parents directly about any safety concerns which makes the relationship with Toka Tū Ake EQC hugely important for the work we do.

NXP Ltd is a proud Plunket partner since 2020, supplying all our office products and fitouts. And as a valued Support Partner, NXP contributed generously to Plunket's brand new Rotorua Hub in 2024.

Beyond this, NXP gets behind Plunket through a range of initiatives - providing fundraising items, facilitating donations through their e-commerce portal, hosting fundraisers, and enthusiastically backing Dunk it for Plunket with office bake sales.

Being 100% Kiwi owned, NXP proudly stands with our mission of supporting the wellbeing of whānau, so future generations thrive.

Generation Homes partner with Whānau Āwhina Plunket to support local communities. They are proud to help build safe, fun, healthy and connected neighbourhoods by supporting key organisations and initiatives delivering ongoing benefits to all Kiwis.

Generation Homes provide milestone cards to new whānau at baby’s 6 week Plunket health check in all areas they build in.

Paramount Cleaning Services partners with Whānau Āwhina Plunket for the provision of nationwide cleaning services. Paramount's community focus stems from its commitment to creating healthier environments aligning with Plunket's mission of supporting health and well-being and contributing to overall community betterment.

Stones Fabric Industries have partnered with Plunket for over 20 years. Stones own the big blue clothing bins with the Plunket logo on them, seen around Canterbury. The clothing is sold at Recycled Clothing Warehouse in Christchurch. Clothing that can’t be sold is made into rags.

If you might have a suitable location for a clothing bin – or wearable clothing to donate, please email plunketbin@gmail.com or look out for a big blue Plunket bin near you.

Arnott’s proudly support Whānau Āwhina Plunket since 2018 with the biggest fundraiser in our calendar: Dunk it for Plunket.

The premise is simple: receive a box of delicious Arnott's goodies, host a morning tea fundraiser with friends, whānau or colleagues, and help our services continue.

Our partnership connects communities through sharing an Arnott's bikkie, raising funds and helping Plunket deliver its essential services for the wellbeing of tamariki and whānau across Aotearoa.

Arnott's ongoing commitment ensures Dunk it for Plunket continues to grow, strengthening communities and supporting children for the best possible start in life.

Suzuki is the official vehicle partner of Whānau Āwhina Plunket - providing reliable, safe and economical cars for its nurses and community staff.

Plunket and Suzuki put everyday Kiwis at the heart of everything they do, with a priority focus on families and local community. Suzuki is a trusted brand with a strong dealership network nationwide that supports joint initiatives and fundraising campaigns with Plunket.

Part of Suzuki's ongoing commitment to keep children safe around vehicles includes a FREE Plunket Recommended car seat valued at $299 when you purchase a new Suzuki car. For your peace of mind and their protection - that’s the Suzuki Parent Promise.

Vital Bits has teamed up with Whānau Āwhina Plunket as a proud Pick Me, Help Plunket partner - because supporting new māmā shouldn't stop at great products. A financial contribution of every Pick me, Help Plunket Vital Bits product sold, helps fund Plunket's services for health and wellbeing for tamariki under five, and supports families across Aotearoa where and when they need us most.

Vital Bits provides trusted, no-fuss essentials for pregnant and postpartum māmā so they can heal, recover and feel like themselves again.

JB Hi-Fi supports Whānau Āwhina Plunket through their Payroll Giving program, Helping Hands. Started in 2012, Helping Hands enables JB Hi-Fi staff to donate to its charity partners through regular payroll giving. All employee donations are matched by JB Hi-Fi. Plunket is delighted to be chosen as a charity partner and values JB Hi-Fi's commitment to helping tamariki, families and communities thrive.