About our Club

We are an active club that provides a number of services to our 30+ members in the Tawa-Pukerua Bay area of Porirua City, New Zealand. The ages of our multiple birth children range from newborns to 27 years, and include twins and triplets. Our services for parents and children are listed below.


Telephone Support

We provide a friendly ear and help with specific issues by telephone any time of the day or night for parents and caregivers.


Social Occasions

Morning Teas - We meet and chat like any other coffee group, with our children. It can be one of the best forms of support when you can bounce ideas off others who have been there before you. We meet fortnightly at the Plimmerton Pavillion.

Evening Get Togethers - Another opportunity to get together and chat - this time without the littlies. Chocolate and other delectables a must, and guest speakers are sometimes organised!

Family Events - A couple of times a year we gather at a family (and multiple) friendly venue eg Chipmunks, Aotea Lagoon, for an enjoyable outing with our children.

Conferences - Attend a Multiple Birth Conference, held at a different venue in New Zealand each year.

Check our Events Calendar for more information about local upcoming events.


Assistance with Information

We can tell you what home help and childcare assistance you are entitled to, and able to help you complete relevant forms when you apply to WINZ. Also look at the Family Assistance rates for low and middle income families in New Zealand, or phone 0800 774 004.


Library Books

We have a large selection of library books about pregnancy, birth and raising multiples - twins, triplets and more. Contact our Librarian to make an appointment to view the books, or have a look in the Library Box at the next club gathering.


Meals

When your babies arrive, the club organises six meals for twin families and 12 meals for triplets families in the first few weeks. Thanks to New World in Porirua for continued support with supplies.


Nappies

Thanks to Huggies, every member receives a box (144 nappies) when their babies are born.


Clothing swaps

Twice a year we get together to swap pre-loved clothing. A fantastic way to save money or hand on unwanted clothing.


Hire Equipment

The Club has a huge range of equipment for hire. Why spend money buying your own when you can hire from the club. Lots of brand new equipment ready for you and your family to use, including buggies, frontpacks, portacots, jolly jumpers, and equipment for breastfeeding mums. Phone Coralie Morrison ph (04) 233 6579.


Buddy Support

The Buddy System enables club members to have someone whom they can turn to for h elp, advice, or just a general chat whilst getting settled into the different phases of parenting multiples. This is done on a 101 relationship with another twin mum who has "been there, done that", and who can hopefully (or at least attempt to) provide the necessary support and advice to make the job of parenting multiples that little bit easier.

If you wish to participate in the Buddy System, please contact Jenina Snowling on ph (04) 239 9385 who will match you up with a buddy.


Membership

Subscription is $30.00 for the year ending 31st October. This covers your membership, regular newsletters, any venue hire for coffee mornings, updating the library, special assistance and support when required, the annual Christmas party and various activities during the year.

If you would like to join the committee to help provide continued support of members and new families, please contact any of the people on the committee for more details. You won't need to offer twice!

Download and print our Membership Application Form.


Newsletters

We provide a bi-monthly newsletter which keeps you up-to-date with club information, current activities, has a classified section, hire information, committee and support contact numbers, and some fun stuff too.


Special Discounts

From formula to buggies to baby gear and hair cuts - you can obtain special discounts at various baby stores and shops around Wellington and Porirua City, including New World, Baby Factory, and Just Kids. Ask a committee member for more details or look in our New Members Folder or our latest Newsletter. You can also download and print our handy Club Discounts List (17KB pdf).


Ante-natal Information

We can point you in the right direction for information specifically for multiple pregnancy and birth in our Resources and Articles section.