In 2009 Monique Rhodes decided that the issue of child abuse in her homeland of New Zealand was too big for her to ignore. So she set about creating a project that she hoped would make a difference. Over a number of months Monique brought together some of the biggest names in New Zealand music including Opshop, Nathan King, Shona Laing and Hollie Smith. The aim was to create an album for Christmas that would be unlike any other Christmas album available. Nearly all of the artists brought original Christmas songs to the project and “Merry Christmas Baby” will be released on September 29, 2009 in New Zealand. All of the proceeds of the album will go to the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society. Monique features on the album with her song “Forever Strong”.
Founded over 100 years ago the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society has 650 clinical staff and over 8000 volunteers working in more than 500 branches around the country seeing over 90% of New Zealand's newborn babies each year and providing vital practical support.
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