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

Star Partner

BestStart Educare has partnered with Whānau Āwhina Plunket since 2014, and their 260 Centres complement the work we do in communities throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand. Our partnership extends to Plunket nurses using community rooms in some BestStart centres.

BestStart offers families more from early childhood education – a place where their tamariki can continue to thrive. BestStart runs the annual BestStart Plunket Appeal, generously raising funds which go directly to supporting the work we do.

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.

Since 2014 The Warehouse has partnered with Whānau Āwhina Plunket to support its commitment to providing health and wellbeing services to New Zealand children and their whānau. The Warehouse supports Plunket through a range of initiatives including MarketClub.

When you shop with MarketClub at The Warehouse online, select FAMILY as your charitable cause, and they'll donate to Plunket on your behalf - every time you shop.

The Warehouse is also stocking a number of car seats with the Plunket Recommended Tick. Look out for these in stores and online.

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.

Bayleys and Whānau Āwhina Plunket are working together across joint initiatives and in support of fundraising for Plunket’s community services programmes.

Bayleys recognise that corporate philanthropy is more than just giving back to a community - it’s about contributing to long-term social change, and they take that responsibility very seriously.

By contributing time, resources and money to the right causes, Bayleys are helping to grow strong and supportive communities.

Cello is in the business of connecting people with secure, high-performing network solutions, for New Zealand businesses.

Among other things, Cello is proud to be network provider for Plunket since 2022. With offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Nelson and Dunedin, their local presence - combined with strong regional partnerships - ensures technical support is available whenever and wherever needed.

For Cello’s CEO, PlunketLine turned out to be a life-saving service for his family. Being able to give back was important and since 2020, Cello have hosted their annual Golf Tournament, raising funds to support Plunket’s vital health and wellbeing services for children under five and their whānau.

Financial protection is important for anyone starting a family, so Whānau Āwhina Plunket and LifeDirect are working together to ensure that more and more Kiwi parents feel financially secure, today and tomorrow.

With LifeDirect, you can get fast insurance quotes online and easy access to helpful advisers to talk through your options. Just what families of all shapes and sizes need to protect their future from life’s what-ifs.

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.

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

If you think you could 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.

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.

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.

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.

NXP Ltd has partnered with Whānau Āwhina Plunket for the supply of office products and fitouts since 2020.

Being 100% Kiwi owned, NXP is proud to support Plunket’s mission for the wellbeing of whānau, so future generations thrive.

Arnott’s are proud to support Whānau Āwhina Plunket in order to create positive environments that allow whānau to build, maintain and enjoy a better quality of life.

They have been supporting the Dunk it for Plunket fundraising campaign, providing boxes of morning tea goodies since 2018. This fun campaign is bringing communities together to support Plunket throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

Since 2017, Trade Me has supported Whānau Āwhina Plunket through its success fee initiative. Every time a seller lists an item on Trade Me, they have the option of rounding up their success fee to the nearest dollar with the difference being donated to partner charities, including Plunket. Support from Trade Me helps to connect Plunket with New Zealand's online community.

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.