Plunket Manurewa - Poutokomanawa

14/11/2025

PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL: RAINBOW SAND & CREATISTICS COLOURED SAND
If you have Rainbow Sand (Educational Colours) or Creatistics Coloured Sand, please stop using it immediately.
Testing has found a type of asbestos in samples of these sands.
What to do:
Don’t open or use the sand
Seal it in a strong plastic bag or sturdy container and keep it in a secure place, away from tamariki
Don’t dispose of it in your wheelie bin - follow Health New Zealand advice for disposal
https://bit.ly/4p86hbZ or call your local council
Contact your retailer for a refund. More info: productsafety.govt.nz

These products were sold at Paper Plus, Hobby Land, Office Products Depot, Qizzle, Modern Teaching Aids and others.

Let’s keep our tamariki safe by spreading the word. If you are still concerned, contact Healthline on 0800 611 116

12/11/2025

08/10/2025

Starting this Friday :) If it sounds like you, please join us. Spread the word!

07/10/2025

We had the joy of attending the Auckland Diwali Festival for the very first time over the weekend! 🎆

We had a great time at the Dew Drop Centre in Manukau, enjoying the vibrant performances, delicious food, and cultural activities. We want to thank everyone who visited our stall for a Well Child check, to enter our prize draw, or just for a chat!

Our team absolutely loved meeting so many families - it was such a special chance to support families and to let them know about all the ways Plunket’s here to help. Thanks to everyone who stopped by - you made our day! ✨

02/10/2025

Diwali!
Venue: Due drop Centre, 770 Great South Road, Wiri
Time: 11.30am till 9 pm
Plunket nurses, health workers and injury prevention staff will be available for any questions parents may have, well child checks etc.

01/10/2025

For our neurodiverse whānau: are you looking for a space to meet other neurodiverse families? We're offering an additional playgroup session designed with you in mind!

Our brand-new weekly neurodiversity specific/sensory-friendly playgroup session times got the green light to start next week! (First day: Friday the 10th of October)

See you at the Māngere Bridge Plunket Building, 5 Taylor Rd. Gold coin donations welcomed. Bring your 0-5 year olds, stay for a play.

Official poster, venue photos, Facebook group and website details for it coming soon :) Spread the word!

20/08/2025

Come and join us at Safer Plates event at Clendon Shopping Centre Carpark (behind Mobile Station on Roscommon Rd) tomorrow (Thursday) 10am - 1pm 😊

20/05/2025

Come and join us at Safer Plates event this Thursday at Southmall Car Park 10am - 1pm!

13/05/2025

It is with great sadness today that we share with you the news of the passing of Maata Ormsby, one of our Kaiāwhina who retired in January after more than 20 years with Whānau Āwhina Plunket.
Messaging sent by CE Fiona Kingsford to Plunket kaimahi this week -
Maata was a highly respected and valued member of the Plunket team, working in many areas of Counties Manukau in Tāmaki Makaurau. She was heavily involved in the building and sustaining of Kōhanga Reo relationships where she visited different centres as part of her role – at one point servicing 27 Kōhanga Reo.
Most recently, Maata worked with the Manurewa team at our Poutokomanawa clinic. She was a familiar and trusted face; welcoming whānau into the clinic spaces, as well as leading playgroups alongside our Community Services kaimahi. We are privileged to have worked alongside a truly remarkable wahine.
Both myself and a group of our kaimahi attended her tangihanga yesterday. Maata was laid to rest with her Kaiāwhina Plunket badge and a Kōhanga Reo badge gifted by our kaimahi as a symbol of appreciation for her service.
Our thoughts, prayers and aroha are with Maata’s whānau and friends at this sad time, as well as her team and close colleagues.
Kei te urutapu nui o Te Poutokomanawa, o te hapori o Te Manurewa o Tamapahore – Kia au tō moe

We will miss you Maata Thank you for your love for our whanau in Manurewa Poutokomanawa

13/05/2025

A new case of measles has been identified in Auckland.
There are a number of public locations in Auckland where the person was while infectious. Measles is a serious and highly infectious illness, so people should check their immunisation status and follow public health advice.
Locations of interest include:
• Woolworths Kelston on Saturday 3 May, between 2.30pm and 4.30pm
• Fullers360 ferry journeys on Monday 5 May, with sailings from 3.30pm to 9.45pm
• Auckland Custom St Downtown Carpark on Monday 5 May, between 1.30pm and 2.30pm, and 11.00pm to midnight
If you were at any of these locations, you need to check your immunisation status. If you’re not immune or unsure, watch for measles symptoms and call Healthline for advice on 0800 611 116.
Measles symptoms to be aware of:
• The illness begins with a high fever (over 38°C), cough, runny nose, and sore red eyes (conjunctivitis)
• A rash, beginning on the face and gradually spreading down the body to the arms and legs. The rash lasts for up to one week
More info on current locations of interest:
https://info.health.nz/.../measles-locations-of-interest...
Now is an important time to check if you and your whānau are immune to measles, and to get immunised if not. More info at: info.health.nz/immunise

A new case of measles has been identified in Auckland.

There are a number of public locations in Auckland where the person was while infectious. Measles is a serious and highly infectious illness, so people should check their immunisation status and follow public health advice.

Locations of interest include:
• Woolworths Kelston on Saturday 3 May, between 2.30pm and 4.30pm
• Fullers360 ferry journeys on Monday 5 May, with sailings from 3.30pm to 9.45pm
• Auckland Custom St Downtown Carpark on Monday 5 May, between 1.30pm and 2.30pm, and 11.00pm to midnight

If you were at any of these locations, you need to check your immunisation status. If you’re not immune or unsure, watch for measles symptoms and call Healthline for advice on 0800 611 116.

Measles symptoms to be aware of:
• The illness begins with a high fever (over 38°C), cough, runny nose, and sore red eyes (conjunctivitis)
• A rash, beginning on the face and gradually spreading down the body to the arms and legs. The rash lasts for up to one week

More info on current locations of interest:
https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles-locations-of-interest-in-aotearoa-new-zealand

Now is an important time to check if you and your whānau are immune to measles, and to get immunised if not. More info at: info.health.nz/immunise

12/05/2025

It's Road Safety Week
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Baby Bunting to offer expert-led child car seat check and installation clinics in your community, helping protect our youngest passengers with the right safety measures to keep them safe on the roads.

Clinic Locations & Dates:
• Manukau: Tues 13/5, 10am-1pm
• Sylvia Park: Thurs 15/5, 10am-1pm
• Christchurch: Sat 17/5, 10am-1pm

No need to book - just come on down to a clinic near you: https://www.babybunting.co.nz/road-safety-week. See you there!