Babies at a Karitane hospital, 1957

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Karitane hospitals were established by the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society to care for new babies who were not thriving at home. These babies are being cared for in 1957 – the 50th anniversary of the hospitals' founding.

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Reference: Pictorial Parade 61. National Film Unit, 1957

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Annette Mary Moody
06 October 2023

My twin, Bernadette Mary and I were cared for over several weeks 40 days after our birth (22/03/1957), with Karitane in Auckland. Please direct me to any records. Thank you. A photo appeared in the Auckland Star of us with Mum, Mrs BA Moody, during the 50 year celebration of the service, May 1957!

Murray David Elliot
27 April 2020

I was born on April 27th in 1946 in New Plymouth and because I was sickly I was cared for at a Karitane Hospital in New Plymouth for a while. My mother was Rita Louse Elliot and Father Davud Edward Elliot. I'd love to know if there is any more information about my Karitane care.

antoinette (toni) murrell
26 June 2016

I was looked after by the nurses at karitane in 1957 My mother was an unwed mother dawn winifred murrell and gave birth to me at wellington hospital on the 28 july 1957 I would like any information of my stay at karitane. as far as i know i boarded there for approximately ten months before my mother married. At present I am looking for my biologial father and again would love any information regarding this as well. sincere thanks toni mccallum

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