Baby Book 2019

Baby Book “IN THE FIRST 1000 DAYS WE CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE OF A LIFETIME”

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Our cover baby Alaya Cooper, delightfully portrayed on our cover, is the second daughter of Arnia and Ethan Cooper of Masterton. They also have a three-year-old girl, Aubree.

Alaya was born on 29 January 2019 and has been a ‘cheeky delight’ since she arrived, according to her Mum. She has slept well and has settled well to an in-home daycare with the plan to attend He Pounamu Early Nurture at Dalefield.

It’s a great home away from home for baby Alaya as her parents are very involved with their business Cooper Farm Services, based out of Carterton.

Alaya’s photos by Behold Photography

Welcome to the 2019

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Welcome to our Baby Book featuring 120 babies born in Wairarapa throughout 2019.

Generously sponsored by Pak’nSave Masterton, it is a great collection of this region’s youngest citizens.

Author and teacher Elizabeth Stone described making the decision to have a baby as ‘momentous.’ It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body.” Many people have admitted once they have become a parent, the word ‘I’ is hardly used again in the same selfish or self-indulgent vein. Life with children becomes all about sharing and compromise – in the most beautiful of ways.

This production endeavours to not only show off our babies but also give handy hints about parenting and the services Wairarapa has on offer. Brilliant services such as the Teen Parent Unit in Masterton; the historic and unique to NZ Plunket service; specialist baby photography and the all important organisation, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

There are several allowances parents can apply for too and there’s hints on choosing the best pre-school. Enjoy reading our publication whether you are considering a baby, busy raising children, or out the other end and caring as a grandparent – there’s reading here for everyone.

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January Braxton Graham Blake Walker DOB 03/01/19 WEIGHT 9lb 13.5oz Wairarapa’s first baby of 2019

Eva Wilson DOB 08/01/19 WEIGHT 8lb 3oz Little sister to Scarlett

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Carson Ryder Kyle

DOB 11/01/19 WEIGHT 8lb 10oz

DOB 17/01/19 WEIGHT 7lb 8oz

First grandchild of Debbie & Dave Kearney

Mumma’s cheeky little monkey

Donovan Bryan Chapman DOB 17/01/19 WEIGHT 7lb 3oz “Little boys should never be sent to bed. They always wake up a day older.” —J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan

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Theo Michael Bright

DOB 19/01/19 WEIGHT 7lb 11oz

DOB 28/01/19 WEIGHT 8lb 2oz

Mummy, Daddy and Dylan love you little Roo xx

The best addition to our family

Harrison James Paul DOB 29/01/19 WEIGHT 8lb 11oz Gorgeous little brother to Alexandria

Alaya Esmae Cooper DOB 29/01/19 WEIGHT 8lb 5oz Baby sister to Aubree

• Get a flu vaccination – it’s one of the best ways to stay well • Keep you and your home warm • Wash and dry your hands thoroughly to keep germs away • Keep active and get plenty of fresh air • Drink lots of water • Cover coughs and sneezes. Put tissues in the bin • Warm up before sport, cool down and stretch afterwards • Stock up on asthma inhalers and regular medication • Seek medical advice for young babies and children early • Keep babies and children away from day care and early childhood centres if unwell Healthline 0800 611 116 for free medical advice 24 hours per day Wairarapa After house service phone (06) 370 0011

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February Kayeden Leigh William Towgood

Oliver Otis Leonard Marychurch

DOB 07/02/19 WEIGHT 3lb 3oz

DOB 11/02/19 WEIGHT 8lb 3oz

Young brother to Naomi and Kendal-Rose. Our soldier

Ocean-Amelia Lloyd-Rimmer DOB 22/02/19 WEIGHT 7lb I love my whanau xx

Harrison Paul Judah Lane

Little brother to Peyton

Sacha Rose Philps

DOB 22/02/19 WEIGHT 8lb

DOB 28/02/19 WEIGHT 9lb 6oz

Little brother to Penny, very proud Mum and Dad

A wee treasure for Adam, Ali, Margot and Barnaby

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March Indigo Ellison DOB 01/03/19 WEIGHT 7lb 2oz Such a precious happy angel

William Bruce Wallace DOB 19/03/19 WEIGHT 9lb 1oz Wee William Wallace. Our greatest adventure

Leyna Delilah Rose Downer DOB 19/03/19 WEIGHT 8lb 12oz Little angel to many. Mum Rose Marie Jenkins, Dad Brandon Toko Downer

Merle Christopher Scott-Te Tau

DOB 05/03/19 WEIGHT 7lb 2oz Riki and Susana’s much loved Rotuman/Maori/English/Australian son

Daisy Hazel Hannon DOB 22/03/19 WEIGHT 8lb 8oz

Plunket – a unique Kiwi institution Plunket provides baby and family health support through free home and clinic visits.

For 113 years, it has provided information, support and developmental assessments at varying stages from birth to five years.

Part of that care includes home visits in those vulnerable early weeks after birth, and then clinic or further home visits (if necessary) for children up to five years old.

Visits can also take place at preschools, marae and other community facilities.

Each visit gives the opportunity to discuss parenting, family issues and the child’s health and development. Nutrition, breastfeeding, sleep, safety, behaviour, growth, hearing and vision are amongst many topics raised.

Plunket clinics are run in every Wairarapa town.

All this is the magnificent legacy of Dr Frederic Truby King who helped form the Plunket Society at a meeting in the Dunedin Town Hall 14 May 1907. At age 22, New Plymouth-born King left a career in

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banking to pursue one in medicine. He studied medicine and public health in Edinburgh, then returned to New Zealand in 1888 with his wife Isabella, after eight years abroad. The following year Dr King was appointed medical superintendent of the Seacliff Lunatic Asylum, north of Dunedin.

As a childless couple in the early 1900s, Dr King and Isabella took in an infant. This springboarded his attention towards infant care and feeding, a field he linked with the prevention of insanity and his experimental work with nutrition. The newly formed society was initially known as The Society for the Promotion of the Health of Women and Children. In 1914, it became The Plunket Society after Lady Victoria Plunket, the wife of the governor and an ardent supporter of Dr King.

Karitane Homes for babies began in Dunedin and spread around the country. These operated both as training bases for nurses and as care units for babies.

Mothers were educated in domestic hygiene and mothercraft practices based on Dr Frederic Truby King Dr King’s ideology of with child 1932

Odin James Hopkins DOB 25/03/19 WEIGHT 9lb 10oz Final addition to our perfect Hopkins family

regular feeding, sleeping and bowel habits. The Plunket philosophy became parenting lore in New Zealand, and within three decades it was credited with giving this country the lowest infant mortality rate in the world. In 1980, it was granted Royal status. Plunket nurses have always been supported by women on voluntary branch committees. There were around 1,000 volunteers in 2017, a significant drop from its heyday of around 35,000 in the 1950s and 60s. In 2018, Plunket adopted the vision ‘In the first 1,000 days we can make the difference of a lifetime.’ Dr King certainly made a difference. When he died in 1938, he became New Zealand’s first private citizen to be honoured with a state funeral.

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Isabella Ann Sanson

DOB 27/03/19 WEIGHT 8lb 2oz

DOB 28/03/19 WEIGHT 7lb

DOB 28/03/19 WEIGHT 8lb

My one and only

Mummy loves you

Adored happy little darling of Natalie and Justin

Clementine Margaret James

Ava-Marie Wilkinson

Edie Anne Hullena

DOB 29/03/19 WEIGHT 8lb 3oz Much adored baby sister to Parker and Paxton

Sofia Jacqueline Bradshaw

DOB 30/03/19 WEIGHT 6lb 12oz

DOB 31/03/19 WEIGHT 7lb 5oz

Wearing a 47-year-old hand-me-down

Small & fierce sister to Iggy, daughter to Holly & Brendan

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April Isobel Riley Ross

DOB 02/04/19 WEIGHT 4lb 9oz

DOB 02/04/19 WEIGHT 3lb 9oz

Little sister to Cody and Nikora

6 weeks early and in a hurry but a champion all the way!

Maeve Lucy McWilliams

Weston Kristian Jesse Horne

Hunt-Lee Fenwick

DOB 03/04/19 WEIGHT 9lb

DOB 05/04/19 WEIGHT 8lb 6oz

DOB 06/04/19 WEIGHT 7lb 9oz

A little dream come true

Little brother to Liam, Jaiden, Ryder, Mason and Hunter proud Dad and Mum, Dan and Natasha

Little sister to Emma loved daughter to Mum and Dad

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Lila Anne Tomlin

Keira Grace Taimana Simpson

DOB 13/04/19 WEIGHT 3lb

DOB 14/04/19 WEIGHT 7lb 5oz

Happy and thriving! Son to Kaleb and Savannah

Proud parents Ian & Jodi, adorable little sister of Nathan

DOB 14/04/19 WEIGHT 6lb 8oz

Leelah Paige Arabella Allanson-Shuttleworth

Caleb John Manze

Blaze Walker Wilson

DOB 19/04/19 WEIGHT 9lb 4oz

DOB 21/04/19 WEIGHT 8lb

DOB 15/04/19 WEIGHT 6lb 7oz Little sister to Haydeez, Aurora and Cortez

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Leah Rose Potaka-Rennie

Baby brother to 7-year-old Jacob & much loved son of Sheree Catt & Ian Manze.

Our beautiful girl is such a blessing, we love you

Blazie Girl

Choosing an Early Childhood Centre Kingston Hawea James Roseman DOB 24/04/19 WEIGHT 6lb 9oz Son of Tanya and Reon and baby brother to Kaylani

Choosing an early childhood education centre that’s right for you and your child can seem overwhelming.

Ask around for other parents’ experiences, trust your own instincts, watch your child when visiting centres, note how staff engage with the children and consider the future move to school.

Early friendships at pre-school carried on into school, help with an easy transition.

Things to consider: Centre policies – especially worth checking out policies on food and nutrition, health and safety, illness and how they deal with children’s behaviour.

Philosophy – Ask about the Centre philosophy. This is important because it can tell you what really matters to the staff and whanau. Ask yourself if it fits with your and family values?

Manoa Kitione James Katia DOB 27/04/19 WEIGHT 8lb 15oz A little brother for Honor and Nanise

Staff/children relationship – how welcoming are the staff? Do they take an interest in you both?

Ratios – this is the number of teachers to children. The minimum number of teachers to children under two is one teacher to each five children. Over the age of two, the minimum number is one teacher to every 10 children.

Staff qualifications – All qualified teachers have at least a three year degree. Find out how many teachers are qualified and who are still in training.

Culture – Look for a centre that celebrates diversity. This will provide great learning opportunities for your child because children’s self-esteem is built on their culture, language and identity.

Settling in – When you have selected your centre, think about the best way to settle your child. Your child may want you to be with them for a few sessions.

Talk with the teachers, seek their advice and set up a ‘settling plan’ together.

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Declan Gunner Carr

Te-Atawhai Amaria Shaw

DOB 01/05/19 WEIGHT 5lb 8oz

DOB 02/05/19 WEIGHT 9lb

Little brother to Penelopè

Little sister to Ariana Gault

George Covell Newman

Alivia Rose Oakly

DOB 05/05/19 WEIGHT 9lb 2oz

DOB 06/05/19 WEIGHT 8lb

Loved little brother of Ellie and Henry

A little sister for Isabelle

Eilish Phoenix JJ Pureau

Layla Kate Perrett

Maci Wilson

DOB 06/05/19 WEIGHT 9lb 2oz

DOB 08/05/19 WEIGHT 7lb

DOB 08/05/19 WEIGHT 8lb

Our little princess Layla

Little sister to Nevah

Baby sister of Atalia, Kruze and Lexus.

Born same day as the royal’s baby and loves the outdoors.

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Fletcher Elliot Oaks Ramsden

Rakai Cooper Cameron Tipoki

DOB 10/05/19 WEIGHT 7lb 1oz

DOB 10/05/19 WEIGHT 7lb 2oz

Dexter Sixx Morgan

Cooper Grayson Tubman

Spencer Philip Dittmer

DOB 17/05/19 WEIGHT 7lb 1oz

DOB 18/05/19 WEIGHT 8lb

DOB 21/05/19 WEIGHT 7lb 4.5oz

Smiley little man of Daniel & Alannah

Born to proud parents Amber Gray and Gavin Tubman

Son of Stephen and Shannon

Little brother to Ayon Jaquiery

He absolutely adores his big brother Te Ahu!

Mia Judith Waugh DOB 13/05/19 WEIGHT 9lb 7oz Beautiful baby sister to Lilly

Saphire Stephens

Isla Doornbos Lamb

Sophia Atawhai Hopman

DOB 27/05/19 WEIGHT 7lb 12oz

DOB 30/05/19 WEIGHT 10lb 5oz

DOB 31/05/19 WEIGHT 8lb 5oz

A cheerful bubba

Beautiful daughter of Larissa and Dylan

Daughter to Zane and Chloe, sister to Isabella

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June Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Lincoln Pureau

Madison Jade McCormack

DOB 01/06/19 WEIGHT 9lb 7oz

DOB 03/06/19 WEIGHT 8lb 14oz

Baby brother to Chosen

A little sister for Brandon

Mason Miller

Thomas Oliver Walker

DOB 07/06/19 WEIGHT 7lb 8oz

DOB 10/06/19 WEIGHT 8lb 6oz

Son to proud parents, Tayla & Chase

Little brother for Ellie and Madelyn

Amber Jayne McMillen

Mei Ramai Kathleen Sargent

If you are a grandparent raising a grandchild, you are not alone, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an organisation specifically there to help you.

The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust was established nationwide acknowledging the special role many older people have in raising their grandchild.

There are around 7500 grandparents filling this parenting role around the country.

Wairarapa has a support group of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren with around 70 members. Anyone who would like to contact this group can phone the co-ordinator Tere Lenihan (06) 379 5407 or 021 509 493.

Kortez James Tyrone Namana DOB 13/06/19 WEIGHT 6lb 9oz Handsome son of Angel and Shayden

DOB 14/06/19 WEIGHT 8lb 3oz Much loved sister to Logan and Cole

Teddy Joseph Philip Osborne

Harley Cryer

DOB 28/06/19 WEIGHT 7lb 8oz

DOB 30/06/19 WEIGHT 6lb 5oz

Little TJ, our proudest achievement

First born son of Maddie & Anton

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DOB 27/06/19 WEIGHT 8lb 9oz Tom and Makere introduce Mei, a beautiful baby sister for her three older brothers TeMaire, Wairangi and Taine

July Kyle Robert

Temaia Kelly Mason-Kingi

DOB 04/07/19 WEIGHT 6lb 8oz

DOB 05/07/19 WEIGHT 6lb 7oz

We love you our little big boy x

Baby of Kody Kingi and Morgan Mason

Nova Churcher DOB 08/07/19 WEIGHT 9lb Our cheeky girl is absolutely adored by her big sister Charlee-Kay

Lincoln Anthony Munro Matthews DOB 08/07/19 WEIGHT 9lb Little brother of Kassie Boyle

Silas Digby Reynolds DOB 11/07/19 WEIGHT 8lb 5oz Little brother to Felix

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Kalli Hooper is the head honcho of the Children’s Book Section at Paperplus.

Lincoln Daniel Earl

Rico Taane Biddle

DOB 22/07/19 WEIGHT 9lb 2oz

DOB 29/07/19 WEIGHT 5lb 7oz

First baby to proud parents Mark & Ashleigh

Our handsome big boy

Florence Grace Terry DOB 29/07/19 WEIGHT 8lb 3oz

First grandchild for Ross & Denise and sixth for Annie and Neville. First Great-Grandchild to Shirley.

Mackenzie Lee Oldfield DOB 31/07/19 WEIGHT 6lb 13oz Adored little sister to Sunny and Max

She’s fascinated by brains… especially children’s brains , or as she often calls them ‘sponges’ because during the first five years of life these young brains soak up an extraordinary amount of stuff, and Kalli likes to help make sure it’s the right stuff. That’s why Kalli’s Kids Club was invented.

It’s very simple, and even if we do say so ourselves, rather brilliant, according to Paperplus Manager Warwick Delmonte. Mums, dads or grandparents can make their kids members, and from then on, they will receive three books, delivered specially to them, every three months. Kalli choses the books according to their gender, age and interest. It’s like Christmas four times a year! Kalli’s Kids Club – it’s Paperplus’ brainiest idea yet.

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August Liz Rikiti Photography

Dakota William James Jones DOB 01/08/19 WEIGHT 7lb 5oz

Little brother to super proud brothers Tanner and Boston.

We couldn’t be happier with our beautiful little man

Charlie Matua Grant DOB 02/08/19 WEIGHT 7lb 5oz Baby brother to Cooper and Chelsea

– capturing those precious moments

Sometimes you can be so caught up in those precious times of caring for your baby and children that you forget to record them.

This is when children’s photographer Liz Rikiti steps in. She specialises in photographing the maternity stages, the birth process, newborn babies and the children and families which surround them. Initially she was to concentrate on purely newborns but she says they always came along with parents and often siblings and before she knew it, there were family photos being taken too.

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Ahurei Waaka

DOB 03/08/19 WEIGHT 8lb

DOB 05/08/19 WEIGHT 9lb 3oz

Mum and Dad’s ray of sunshine

Liz is a self-taught photographer with a gifted eye. With pregnancy photos, she works with the mother through all the stages, beginning with a pre-consultation to get to know her well.

One service Liz is proud to offer is the photographing of stillborn babies. This deeply personal service for grieving families is offered free of charge. “It’s such a humbling feeling that gives grieving families a chance to have their own special moment, before letting go. These memories help in the healing process,” says Liz, who has direct links with the Wairarapa Hospital Maternity Unit and with midwives.

Mila-Anne Clark

DOB 14/08/19 WEIGHT 8lb

Baby sister of Elizabeth, Aj, Monique and Hollie

Adored by Kallum, Clare, and brother Harrison

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Freya Elise Edmonds

DOB 13/08/19 WEIGHT 6lb 7oz

Yelshea Moore

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Kaylee Maire Field

Makai Alexander Ewington

DOB 14/08/19 WEIGHT 8lb 12oz

DOB 14/08/19 WEIGHT 5lb 11oz

Named by Joy Chorley after Kay Field and Paula Namana

First child of proud parents Emma and Sam

First beautiful daughter to proud parents Scott and Kelsey Wilkinson

Mia Alley Williams Robinson

Bindi Grace Sutherland

DOB 18/08/19 WEIGHT 6lb 3oz

DOB 22/08/19 WEIGHT 8lb

Aliyah Rose Takarangi

Beautiful daughter of Jake & Kayla and sister of Jaydn, Izzy and Billy

Adored baby sister of Kendyll and proud parents, Sarah and Jordan

Indica Calais Walters

Demi Titter

DOB 30/08/19

DOB 30/08/19 WEIGHT 7lb 7oz

My 5th and final son

Our little Princess

Sophie Izzy Wilkinson DOB 15/08/19

DOB 28/08/19 WEIGHT 7lb 6oz Blue eyed beauty

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PAK’nSAVE OWNERS UNDERSTAND BABY NEEDS FROM FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE

PAK’SAVE baby products

PAK’nSAVE Masterton – Great place for family shopping Andrew and Natalie Summerville moved to Wairarapa two years ago with their infant children to pursue their dream of being owner operators of their own supermarket. They took on the enterprise that is PAK’nSAVE Masterton. Open from 7am – 10pm every day, it’s a massive operation.

children of his own, it is easy for him to know what customers need and to make life easy to shop for groceries with and for a family. The Kiddie Karts in the store are a favourite with children and the wide open lanes give caregivers plenty of room to manoeuvre while shopping.

With several years of experience in the grocery industry and having passed all the necessary tests, the parent company Foodstuffs gave Andrew the official nod to take on PAK’nSAVE. Originally the Summervilles were from Auckland and had ended up in Wellington where opportunities opened in the grocery trade, the latest being at the Karori New World. Andrew had spent six years training and experiencing all facets of the industry by this time.

Andrew is especially proud of the PAK’nSAVE philosophy of being cheaper overall than all its competitors. “That doesn’t mean each and every item is the lowest price, but if you add up your shopping bills regularly you’ll find PAK’nSAVE is significantly cheaper overall.

Foodstuffs does lots of research to prove and back up these claims, so I’m confident in our message.”

Andrew has 140 staff, full and parttime and is proud of the family atmosphere he fosters. Having young

Andrew is also keen to support New Zealand made, those locally produced and that are environmentally friendly.

For children and babies, PAK’nSAVE Masterton has a unique range Tui

Balms, made in Golden Bay. The cream is heralded as “great for baby’s bum”. Andrew believes he’s the only North Island supermarket to stock these. Silk also has a biodegradable range of baby wipes which are popular with shoppers and the huge range of nappies, means customers are always able to get the best price possible.

PAK’nSAVE offers its staff a 22-week training programme and for those who wish to do apprenticeships, there’s a range available. Currently we have three in-store butchers and two apprentices and three qualified bakers and two apprentices. Their fresh produce comes from multiple sources delivered daily and fresh fish is delivered six times per week.

Foodstuffs owns its own fishing quota to ensure freshness and availability.

Tui Balms from Golden Bay

Andrew and Natalie Summerville, owners of PAK’nSAVE in Masterton, can identify with the proud parents who have put photos of their children in the PAK’nSAVE Baby Book 2019.

Andrew and Natalie are proud parents of 2 young children, so they have a feel for what young families need from their local supermarket.

One of the things they need are affordable products, with Andrew pointing out that across a “basket of goods”, PAK’nSAVE consistently comes out cheaper than its competitors. Helping families to get more for less.

Did you know that traditional disposable nappies take more than 200 years to break down in the landfill??

Rascal & Friends have come up with an alternative option and is delighted to be introducing the R&F Eco range to PAK’nSAVE stores. These nappies have a lower environmental impact than traditional disposable nappies and are made of a 100% plant-based back sheet, corn starch top sheet and water-based inks.

With this range, we are proud to help parents save the planet!

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September

Connor Leo Anthony

Cayden Penman DOB 3/09/19 WEIGHT 8lb

Our perfect pair

Dearly loved little brother to Shanel, Kaylee and Amber

Jett Lehmstedt

Claire Liardet Smith

DOB 6/09/19 WEIGHT 7lb 8oz

DOB 10/09/19

DOB 15/09/19

Little brother to Addison

This is baby Jett, little brother to Brax, Karli and Milly

She is the firstborn of Kristy & Quintin

Aria Grimmer

Casey James Gray

Arlo James Williams-Scott

DOB 17/09/19 WEIGHT 5lb 2oz

DOB 17/09/19 WEIGHT 7lb 13oz

DOB 25/09/19 WEIGHT 8lb 5oz

“Our Princess”

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Isabella & Lucy Taplin DOB 3/09/19 WEIGHT 5lb 3oz & 5lb 4oz

Baby brother to Ryley, Leo & Ollie

Favourite baby names Kash-Leigh Phillipa Connor

Henry Phillip Salter

DOB 25/09/19 WEIGHT 9lb 15oz

DOB 26/09/19 WEIGHT 8lb

Loved daughter of Nikki McLachlan & Jarden Connor

Adored first born of Dan and Steph

Amelia has overtaken Charlotte as the most popular name given to girls. Charlotte and Amelia had topped the list several times in the past decade with Isla coming in third last year.

Oliver remains New Zealand’s most popular name for boys. Noah was next favourite and then Leo. Nikau for boys and Mia for girls are the most popular Maori names, followed by Mikaere and Aria.

Taika and Rawiri enter the top 10 Maori boy favourite names and Tui and Ataahua are within the top 10 Maori girl’s names.

Mia Keinzley DOB 28/09/19 WEIGHT 8lb 1oz Our half Kiwi half Latvian little cutie

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October

Carter Bobos DOB 4/10/19 WEIGHT 8lb 1oz

Jock Bruce McKenzie

Lucas James Meyrick

DOB 2/10/19 WEIGHT 9lb 6oz

DOB 3/10/19 WEIGHT 7lb 2oz

Little brother to Lily

Perfect first child of Hamish and Rebecca

Vinnie William Mitchell

Hunter Larsen-Nathan

DOB 4/10/19 WEIGHT 8lb

Our little man finally came into the world in such a rush

Little brother of Aleah & Axel Mitchell. Vinnie is such an easy going happy as little bundle of Joy!

DOB 5/10/19 WEIGHT 7lb 5oz Our fertility miracle

Eilee Atalia Taulago

Jamilah Verinda Coulson

Thomas Charlie Leevers

DOB 10/10/19 WEIGHT 8lb 2oz

DOB 10/10/19 WEIGHT 8lb 8oz

DOB 16/10/19 WEIGHT 6lb 6oz

First born to Junior & Frankie Taulago

Our precious girl

Much loved son of Max and Chloe

Beautiful hand-crafted items

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Teen Parent Unit Manager Prue Smith with Student Angel Hall.

Hapeta Te Puhoro Mahuru

Educational success story for young parents

DOB 23/10/19 WEIGHT 7lb 4oz Mum’s first baby

For young women finding themselves pregnant, the Wairarapa Teen Parent Unit offers a ray of hope for those wanting to continue their education.

Daisy Lee Roberts DOB 23/10/19

Baby sister to big brother Benji and first daughter to Tim and Amber Roberts

Manuoha Te Konehu Potiki Winitana DOB 23/10/19 WEIGHT 6lb 8oz The last of our family number 7 child

Prue Smith has been at the Teen Parent Unit in Wairarapa for 13 years, this is her eighth year as manager, and she describes the learning environment as inclusive and supportive, allowing young people under the age of 19 to not cease learning and to gain educational qualifications while being parents. A qualified teacher, Prue describes her role as rewarding and challenging rolled together. It’s a holistic service. Not only do the staff offer formal study but there’s also a pastoral component and when necessary other social agencies can be called upon. “Being pregnant is such a major event in anyone’s life and for a young person it can disrupt a formative part of their lives. We aim to make this time as productive as possible by establishing sound learning routines while fitting into individual needs.” The Unit currently has 20 pupils, including a father. Criteria is to assist those under the age of 19 but there is some discretion when a person is achieving qualifications which may be moving to tertiary study.

The average stay for most students is three years. “We like our students to leave as well prepared as possible,” says Prue.

The Teen Parent Unit is fully funded by

Amberlee Beauty Health and Wellness

the government. She is supported by six teachers, all with specialty teaching areas such as health, visual arts, maths and English and there’s a teacher’s aide who also acts as the Unit’s van driver.

Louise Kernahan heads out each morning and collects the students and children.

It ensures routine for the day and helps those who may not have transport. She also returns them home at the end of the day.

The purpose-built facility was opened in 2002 and sits on the grounds of Makoura College in Masterton. It consists of a large airy classroom able to be partitioned and complete with kitchen at one end where students and staff eat together. Attached to this building via a covered walkway is the Early Childhood Centre, Makoura Early Learning Centre, where students’ children are cared for. The Centre caters for 30 children and is jointly owned by Paulette Hall, Colette Clarkson and Janeen Bruce. It also takes in children from the community. The unit and the centre operate as separate businesses, Teen Parent Unit staff being employed by the Makoura College board.

In the words of one student: “My success should not be bestowed on to me alone, as it was not individual success but success as a collective.”

Over 1500 quality and age appropriate toys to hire!

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Both casual hiring and annual memberships available

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Tuesdays 10am - 1pm | Wednesdays 3.15pm - 4.30pm Thursdays 10am - 1pm | Saturdays 10am - 12 noon Sundays 10am - 1pm

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November Coffee Mornings The Plunket Society is well known for its nurturing of New Zealand’s babies and toddlers. There’s a myriad of services associated with this care and Plunket’s legendary coffee mornings are just one popular activity for caregivers and their babies. You can’t beat sharing ideas and experiences over a coffee.

Masterton Coffee Mornings 2020 Fortnightly Tuesday 10.30am – noon Plunket Rooms, 24 Worksop Road, Masterton 7 & 28 April 5 & 19 May 2 & 16 June 7 & 21 July 4 & 18 August 1 &15 September 6 & 27 October 3 & 17 November 1 December Carterton Coffee Mornings 2020 Fortnightly Thursday 10.30am – noon Carterton Plunket Rooms 9 & 23 April 14 & 28 May 11 & 25 June 9 & 23 July 13 & 27 August 10 & 24 September 8 & 22 October 12 & 26 November 10 December

Featherston Coffee Mornings 2020 Monthly Wednesday 10.30am – noon Featherston Plunket Rooms 1 April 6 May 3 June 1 July 5 August 2 September 7 October 4 November 2 December Martinborough Coffee Mornings 2020 Monthly Thursday 10.30am – noon at the Martinborough Library, Waihinga Centre.

2 April 7 May 4 June 2 July 6 August 3 September 1 October 5 November 3 December

Cameron William Te Maari Parkinson (Cameron Parkinson) DOB 13/11/19 WEIGHT 8lb 11oz Named after my special uncle up in heaven

Charlotte May Howie DOB 15/11/19 Perfect little princess for Cara, Marcus & Jack

Celestine Jann Itchon DOB 14/11/19 WEIGHT 8lb 2oz Our answered prayer

Victor Porourangi Carl Haeata DOB 18/11/19 WEIGHT 4lb 5oz

Our little Premmie Champion who was due Christmas Day!

Charlie Elliott

Charlie Briggs

DOB 20/11/19 WEIGHT 10lb 7oz

DOB 22/11/19 WEIGHT 4lb 6oz

Our future All Black

The apple of his parents’ eyes

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December Lucus-James David Bush DOB 1/12/19 WEIGHT 8lb 12oz Welcome to the family our gorgeous little man

Baby on the Way?

Jackson Turner Foley-Williams DOB 10/12/19 WEIGHT 7lb An absolute bundle of joy

Parents Centres New Zealand are the largest provider of antenatal education in New Zealand, delivered across a network of 50 Centres.

As trained education professionals, the Childbirth Educators are experienced and skilled facilitators who equip expectant parents with the knowledge and skills to have positive birth experiences.

Prospective parents can expect a range of information and discussions to support them through pregnancy, childbirth and the care of a new born baby. Classes are held on Sundays, two weeks apart. Next antenatal courses in Wairarapa are:

Aria Ellie-Rose Graham DOB 28/12/19 WEIGHT 7lb 4oz Beautiful daughter of Tegan & Dylan, little sister to Ashlynn

La Fleure Floriste your local floral design specialists

06 377 0487 www.lafleurefloriste.co.nz 206 Queen Street, Masterton

Featherston Sundays 14 & 28 June 2020 9.30pm-4.30pm at the Featherston Community Centre.

Masterton Sunday 16 & 30 Aug 2020 9.30pm-4.30pm at Reap House, Rangitumau Room, 340 Queen Street, Masterton.

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