Our sponsors & business partners

Plunket’s sponsors come from industries of all shapes and sizes, and we are grateful to each one for their unique contributions. All of our partners are vital to building on our services and programmes delivered as Plunket is invited into the homes of over 90% of New Zealand families with children under five.

If you are interested in finding out more about developing a relationship with Plunket please email our team.

BNZ

Principal Sponsor

Bank of New Zealand is proud to work hand in hand with Plunket to bring young New Zealand families support when they need it most.

With over 180 stores, passionate staff and supportive customers, BNZ will be utilising its extensive network to reach out to the community to raise awareness for Plunket.

BNZ is proud to have been a part of New Zealand since 1861 and looks forward to supporting another organisation that has been integral to our country's upbringing.

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Huggies

Star Sponsor

HUGGIES® is a Star Sponsor of Plunket and is proud to have been supporting Plunket for more than 14 years.

HUGGIES® is a joint sponsor of the Eyebright Awards which are a tribute to Plunket Nurses, Plunket Kaiawhina, Community Karitane and volunteers. The Eyebright Awards recognize innovation and achievement Plunket teams bring to New Zealand communities.

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Wattie's

Star Sponsor

2013 sees Wattie’s and Plunket celebrate 23 years of sponsorship. Wattie’s work closely with Plunket on infant food nutrition. Wattie’s baby foods are approved by the Infant Nutrition Advisory Group - an independent group that includes some of New Zealand’s foremost experts in child health and nutrition. Every Wattie’s baby food product sold results in Wattie’s making a financial contribution to Plunket.

Wattie’s is a joint sponsor of the Eyebright Awards which are a tribute to Plunket Nurses, Plunket Kaiawhina, Community Karitane and volunteers. The Eyebright Awards recognise innovation and achievement Plunket teams bring to New Zealand communities.

Wattie's launched two prestigious scholarships in 2007. Each year two people from Plunket receive the opportunity for further study and research to benefit New Zealand’s children and communities.

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Microsoft

Corporate Partner

Microsoft has generously donated a large quantity of product and service, plus promote Plunket via its retail products with ‘Pick Me Help Plunket’.

Microsoft has also been very generous with staff volunteering and support, and also provides to Plunket a charity discount on products.

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Colgate

Colgate became a Sustaining Sponsor for Plunket early in 2007 with the joint ‘Families Combat Cavities’ promotion supported by the New Zealand Dental Association.

Colgate and Plunket aim to increase Oral Health awareness in New Zealand and have run successful campaigns since 2008. Thanks to Colgate every Plunket baby gets their first toothbrush and toothpaste at the five month visit.

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Classic Hits

Classic Hits (The Radio Network) is a key Plunket media partner, providing nationwide advertising support around the promotion of health and safety messages and vital fundraising initiatives.

TRN provides substantial support for Plunket’s 18 areas through their local stations, developing and building on strong community relationships. The Radio Network shares Plunket’s vision for the health and well-being of the communities we live in.

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Adshel

Adshel prides itself on having values which ensure a positive impact on the community and the environment.

Plunket was thrilled to be one of 15 not-for-profit organisations that benefited from Adshel’s sponsorship during its 2010 Annual Appeal. We look forward to continuing to build on this partnership with Adshel.

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Trade Me

Plunket and Trade Me launched their relationship in 2008 with a pilot that saw Trade Me sellers opt to round up their seller’s fee and donate the difference to Plunket.

Following the successful pilot, the arrangement with Trade Me has been expanded and extended into an ongoing sponsorship.

As well as the donation stream from people selling items online, goods in kind are provided in the form of online advertising and support for ongoing celebrity and charity auctions.

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Leaseplan

Leaseplan offer Plunket fabulous cars, at discounted rates, to move our staff around the country.

The Leaseplan staff also have a major fundraiser for Plunket each year.

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Whitcoulls

Business partner

For the last five years Whitcoulls have fundraised for Plunket each Christmas time.

You can purchase Christmas cards adorned with the Plunket logo, and Whitcoulls ensures that a portion of the proceeds go to Plunket.

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Designertech

Business partner

Designertech is an IT company that provides solutions for solving business and technology issues.

Designertech is proud to be supporting Plunket and the wider community through the Pick Me Help Plunket programme.

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