Department of Internal Affairs

SmartStart provides step-by-step information and support to help you access the right services for you and your baby, throughout pregnancy and baby’s first 6 months. It’s the one place to register your baby and find integrated information about services provided by a range of agencies and organisations, like Plunket and the New Zealand College of Midwives, to help you check that you’re not missing out on any financial help and find tips on keeping you and baby healthy and safe.