Top Tips For Getting Your Kids Interested In Winter Wellness
As kids grow and develop, and start taking responsibility for themselves, they also need to know how to look after their own wellness, especially during winter.
DIY: Paint On A Crate
Get inspiration for decorating your child's room with Resene colour inspiration latest looks gallery, plus instructions on how to create your own accessories to dress your child’s room.
100 Remarkable Feats of Xander Maze by Clayton Zane Comber | Kids Book Review
Can a list save a life? Xander Maze loves lists, and his grandmother is #1 on his list of People I Love Most in the World. But now that Nanna has stage 4 cancer, can a new list of 100 Remarkable Feats really save her? Find out more about the book and what our Kid Reviewers think of it
Funny Kid: Prank Aliens by Matt Stanton | Kids Book Review
Ready to see a real-life alien? Laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series!Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.He's also the kid who's keen to spend the most boring school holidays ever coming up with the greatest prank of all time. Max is the funny kid and he's going to prank the world!
Real Pigeons: Flexed Feathers By Andrew MacDonald | Kids Book Review
Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts! The seventh book in the Real Pigeons series from author Andrew McDonald contains three hilarious, silly and and engrossing mysteries that readers in the 6 to 9 year age group will love. See what our kid reviewer has to say about it.
How To Make Your Own Star Bright Wall Hanging
Get inspiration for decorating your child's room with Resene colour inspiration latest looks gallery, plus instructions on how to create your own accessories to dress your child’s room.
Add Flair To The Walls In Your Child’s Room With Bold Geometric Shapes
Get inspiration for decorating your child's room with Resene colour inspiration latest looks gallery, plus instructions on how to create your own accessories to dress your child’s room.
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Dragon Legend by Katie Tsang & Kevin Tsang | Kids Book Review
The second adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers from authors Katie Tsang and Kevin Tsang. An epic quest that will take them to the depths of the Frozen Wasteland and the imperial palaces of Ancient China.
Spellbound Ponies Sugar and Spice by Stacy Gregg | Kids Book Review
Sugar and Spice is the second book in the new series from Stacy Gregg, author of successful pony adventure series Pony Club Secrets and Pony Club Rivals. The Spellbound Series is ideal as the first chapter books for your young reader.
Spellbound Ponies Magic and Mischief by Stacy Gregg | Kids Book Review
If your young reader is ready for their first chapter book, Stacy Gregg, author of successful pony adventure series Pony Club Secrets and Pony Club Rivals, has a new series of magical pony adventure books that's just perfect.
Skulduggery Pleasant (14) – Dead or Alive by Derek Landy | Kids Book Review
Lovers of Derek Landy's internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series will be delighted to hear he is back with the 14th instalment. Skulduggery, Valkyrie and Omen face their most epic test yet … in a matter of days, the world will change.
How To Save For Your First Home In A Changing Economy
Buying your first home takes careful research, planning and budgeting, and in the current environment, nerves of steel! For most people the biggest hurdle is saving for the deposit. We take a look at what the experts say and also tips from our Kidspot whānau on what has worked for them.
Good Debt, Bad Debt And How To Manage It
The concept of 'good' versus 'bad' debt is a useful way to help make financial decisions. We take a look at different types of debt, their pros and cons and how this can be used to manage your own personal circumstances.
The Value Of Financial Advice
While managing your finances both for the short and long term can be challenging, it is important to get it right. Having an expert's guidance with your day to day budgeting, as well as setting and meeting medium and long term goals, can be hugely helpful. We take a look at the different types of advice available, how to access them, and what to look for when choosing someone to help you out.
Your Child’s First Part-time Job
Doing a leaflet round with the old family stroller piled high, mowing neighbours lawns, or babysitting are a rite of passage for many and is a great way to earn a bit of money as well as learn about how to be a good worker. So what do you and your child need to know about getting their first part time job?
Kidspot Chats With Megan & Andrew Papas About Being First Time Parents
Kidspot talked with Megan and Andrew Papas about the joys and challenges of becoming first time parents to Baby Bastian who arrived in February 2021. We discuss their pregnancy journey as well as how having Bastian in their lives has changed things up.
The Last Bear by Hannah Gold | Kids Book Review
Imagine making friends with a polar bear …The Last Bear by Hannah Gold is perfect for readers 8+ and is beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold.
The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud | Kids Book Review
Looking for a new book series for your older child? Set in a broken, future England, where gunfights and monsters collide, The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne is the exciting first title in a phenomenal fantasy teen series by a bestselling children’s novelist.
North & South: A Tale of Two Hemispheres by Sandra Collins | Kids Book Review
New Zealand author and illustrator Sandra Morris' new non-fiction children's book North & South: A Tale of Two Hemispheres marks a beautiful and engaging introduction to the natural world and conservation for young readers, with in-depth facts throughout and a full index and glossary adding interest for older readers.
5 Reasons Why Rainbow’s End Is A Must Visit!
A family favourite since 1982, Rainbow's End is still providing a day of fun for all the family, with the best of the old favourites alongside some new and exciting activities. We take a look at the top five reasons why a visit to Rainbow's End needs to be on your 'must visit' list.
The Loveable Rogue Is Back In PETER RABBIT 2: THE RUNAWAY
PETER RABBIT™ 2, the lovable rogue is back. Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be.
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway Colouring Pages & Cupcake Toppers
The lovable rogue is back! In PETER RABBIT™ 2, despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation. This Easter,enjoy some colouring in, or decorate cupcakes, while he figures out what kind of bunny he wants to be.
Nature Days In The Coromandel, Where Kiwis Holiday
The Coromandel, bursting with dramatic gorges, stunning beaches, green valleys, misty rainforests all wrapped up in a relaxed vibe, is the destination for a nature packed family holiday. Beaches, walks, bike trails, waterfalls, and underwater adventures are waiting for you.
A Year Round Winter Wonderland For Families
If you want to introduce your family to the joys of fun in the snow without skiers and snowboarders whizzing by, Winter Wonderland at Snowplanet is the place for you. Year round right here in Auckland, you can safely enjoy fun in the snow.
Build The Perfect Kids Party At Snowplanet
Want to plan the coolest party for your child's next birthday? Snowplanet's Build-Your-Own Party means you can design the party that suits your family's budget and your child's ideas of a great time.