Plum Parenting Fee Schedule from January 1st 2025
All new families are required to undertake Mary’s full foundational series of 7-8 sessions which not only address the current issues but is also provides a full parenting course that sets the family up for the years ahead.
The NZ cost of living increase in the 12 months to the March 2024 quarter was 6.2%.
The Plum Parenting fee increase from January 1 2025 will be 3.5%
The Personal Mentoring fee from Jan 1 2025 will be:
150.00 NZD per hour + GST @ 15% = 172.50 per hour
Sessions are on average 2.25 hours long, ranging usually from 2-2.5 hours.
Based on an average total of 7-8 sessions for each family’s full foundational series, the total cost of the foundational series in 2025 will be $2700-3200.
Once the foundational series is completed, the family is then ‘on the books’ like a medical practice, and parents can at any time request a single session or more, via email. (no need to re-register or go through the website)
2025 rates including GST:
1.50 hour session = 258.75
1.75 hour session = 301.88
2.00 hour session = 345.00
2.25 hour session = 388.12
2.50 hour session = 431.25
Session fees cover the time spent in the sessions, preparation before and between sessions, communications and administration time
You will be charged only for the time used.
A mileage fee for home visits will be added to your invoice at $0.73 per kilometre within the Wellington CBD. Flat fees of $30.00 are applied to travel as far as Lower Hutt and Johnsonville, $35.00 up to Raumati, and $40.00 up to Waikanae. Beyond these zones sessions will need to be online.
Payments are normally made by direct deposit. Payment options and details are on the client invoice.
Overseas clients pay via PayPal.
Cancellation policy: If possible, please give least 48 hours prior to the session if you need to cancel. A cancellation fee of $100 may be applied to cancellations on the day, and to un-notified non-attendance.
See the Public Speaking page for lecturing and consultation fees