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