Win 1 of 2 copies of Norton 360 Premium!
Celebrate a safer holiday season with Norton 360 Premium! We’re giving away 2 copies, each worth NZ$204.99, to help protect your digital world for a year.
Let’s take a look at the new Instant kitchen appliances
We're trying out these versatile kitchen appliances set to revolutionise the way we cook this Winter and beyond. With multi-cooker capabilities they make cooking faster and easier, allowing home cooks to prepare delicious and healthy meals in a fraction of the time.
Cricut Unveils Joy Xtra™ & the EasyPress Mini™ in NZ
It was a lot of fun personalising their birthday parties, clothing and gear, making some simple things that much more special.
Ring Ting Tūī by Elena de Roo & Paul Beavis | Book Review
A melodious counting picture book bursting with troublesome tūī, perfect to read aloud! In "Ring Ting Tūī", the familiar antics of one of New Zealand’s favourite native birds have been captured by award-winning picture book creators Elena de Roo and Paul Beavis.
A Memorable Bonding Experience – Our Cruise Adventure
My birthday was coming up and my youngest, Starling, was well overdue for our special one-on-one time, so I found what could be a special treat for the both of us - a cruise!
Family Fun At Paradise Resort On The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast has always been one of the top Australian destinations for holidaying Kiwi families. It's a short three-hour flight away to the white sands of Surfers Paradise where we can slip into shorts and tees and enjoy a relaxing break away under the Queensland sun. To help you find family-friendly accommodation on the GC, we sent a Kidspot family away for a fun time exploring the award-winning Paradise Resort Gold Coast. Read the review here.
A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree | Book Review
This very special large-format hardback edition celebrates the 40th anniversary of Aotearoa's most beloved and iconic Christmas story.
Atua: Māori Gods and Heroes | Book Review
Each story is rich with detail about our Māori tales so you’re introduced to the story, the characters, the language and the deeper meaning behind some of the most familiar of Māori craft, carving, tā moko and culture.
The Adventures of Mittens | Book Review
A delightful story about Mittens' adventures around NZ's capital city, and all the lives he touches! Just as delightfully illustrated by Phoebe Morris, our kiddies will enjoy this happy tale of the much loved celebrity cat whose walkabout leaves no corner of the CBD unexplored!
Moose The Pilot | Book Review
Set in the world of Puffin the Architect and her friends, the adventures of the bush Pilot Moose will captivate your little readers - especially fans of flying machines!
My Elephant Is Blue | Book Review
Difficult emotions are not easy to chat about, or even easy to detect which principle emotion is at the core of some resulting behaviour. Books are a great way to get the conversation going and help to support with advice, empathy and understanding.
Bluey: Where’s Bluey? | Book Review
The boys LOVED this book. Fans of Bluey and Bingo already, they knew the beloved characters and excitedly spotted characters and items from page to page like a game to be won. Bluey: Where's Bluey is a winner - have fun with this one!
Little Kiwi and the Goodnight Sing-Song | Book Review
Little Kiwi and the Goodnight Sing-Song is like a lullaby before bed. The lift-the-flap story for Little Kiwi fans is written and illustrated as sweet and cute as always.
Learn to Code for a Wannabe Game Maker Kid | Toy Review
I usually manage to slip onto the kids gift wish list a thing or two that they'll really enjoy because it stimulates their interests but also something they'll benefit from... the Osmo Coding Starter Kit is exactly one of those things!
Amazing Aotearoa Activity Book | Book Review
From the same author of the incredible picture book Wildlife of Aotearoa, Gavin Bishop, comes The Amazing Aotearoa Activity Book - and it’s awesome! There’s 60+ games, puzzles and activities in a fun, creative and high-quality activity book.
I Am The Universe | Book Review
A delightful illustrated story about our place in the Universe with a billion star rating. From glittering galaxies, to jam packed city streets, from under the sea to the Milky Way this stunning picture book takes you on a tour around the Universe.
Hound the Detective | Book Review
Another gorgeous book from the author who both wrote and illustrated award winning book Puffin the Architect, Kimberly. This time we meet Hound, a brilliant detective who sniffs and solves cases like a k9 Sherlock Holmes.
Abigail and the Restless Raindrop | Book Review
Now Abigail is back, with the next big question and this time she asks how the heck does water get in the clouds?
Creative Fun, Ghost Hunts, Car Stunts & Epic Designs | Toy Reviews
Our Junior Toy Analysts (known as the "SRS SQUAD") put their kid play to work trialing out a few fun toys!
Kiwi Baby | Book Review
If you're a parent who has introduced a new sibling to your child or you're about to, you'll be aware of the process around this super significant event!
Why New Caledonia Should Be On Your Family Holiday Bucket List
Introducing: a road trip around New Caledonia! Here’s why it should be on your family holiday bucket list!
The Midnight Adventures of Ruru and Kiwi | Book Review
If you’re familiar with the Edward Lear rhyme The Owl and the Pussycat then this book will be instantly recognisable to you! A delightful Kiwi adaption, if you like, of the famous poem is a Kiwi way to tell a sweet sweet story about creatures in the moonlight.
Understanding and commemorating Anzac Day
The Anzac spirit has taught us many things; endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour and mateship. And in these unprecedented times, it’s important we unite together using all of these qualities. See the activities to get involved.
Mental Health Support for You & Your Family
We know during this unprecedented time of what's been seen described as madness, crazy, and a whole new world you may be feeling overwhelmed.
Nourishing our Skin with Weleda | Beauty Review
When we talked about skin care routines with our beauty testers three things were important to them 1) we want bang for our buck 2) we don't want it to be a laborious routine 3) natural products please!
Taking the Lead | Book Review
Meet Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, who hopes the things she’s done will help everyone, especially children, to believe that they can do great things too.
The Art of Balancing Business & Motherhood
Anaita, founder of OLIVIA & CO is a mother, a self-proclaimed superwoman, commander of bedtimes and Guinness World Record holder for somehow getting everyone out of the door in one fell swoop when she’s already running late.
Top Tips To Capture the Moment on your Smartphone this Summer
Whether you’re a photography wizard or just learning your smartphone has more than one camera, capturing those special family moments is no less important, especially over the summer season which is ripe for worthy snaps!
Thumbs Up For These Wishlist Toys | Toy Review
T'is the season for Wishlists! My boys were given the job of trialling 3 Vtech and LeapFrog toys. They’ll give a thumbs up if they think these toys are worthy of a place on every kids Wishlist!
Top Toys Your Kids Will Love This Christmas
T'was the 1st of December when all parents remember Christmas wishlists will start to be written. Avoiding real life fairies and live lions, life sized rockets with loud sirens, we have the Top Toys that will still have kids smitten!