2 April 2025

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is providing support and a welcoming space for whānau at ASB Polyfest in Manukau, South Auckland this week.

Families cheering on the performers at the 50th anniversary of the festival will have a place to feed and change pēpi and tamariki, as well as a play area to keep little ones occupied with toys, colouring, bubbles and more.

Rowan (12 months) enjoying the Plunket play area at Polyfest

Rowan (12 months) enjoying the Plunket play area at Polyfest

Plunket nurses and community karitane will be on hand to offer support and advice on child health or parenting topics – and we've got some great freebies to give away too, including two car seats!

The changing station includes complimentary nappies thanks to our generous partner Huggies.

You can find our stall by the Niue/Diversity stage, available from 9am-4.30pm, Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 April.

Image (top): clinical leader Krystle Leavasa-Avauli, community karitane Rupi Ye, principal Pasifika advisor Vienna Masoe, and recruitment and retention partner Michael-Rita Cowley at Plunket's Polyfest stall.