The historic French Village of Akaroa and its spectacular harbour is just a 90 minutes drive from Christchurch. Here you can cruise around an extinct volcanic crater and experience majestic scenery and Akaroa dolphins on daily harbour cruises.
Get out of the house with the kids to do something fun, but stay warm and dry and overall less traumatised by the drama of weather bombs.
If you’ve got an under 5 no doubt you’ve heard of the super hero kids who save the world in their pyjamas; Owlette, Cat Boy and Gecko escapade in the night dealing with the troublesome villains Night Ninja and Romeo the crazy scientist.
So Buzz Lightyear himself, THE Buzz Lightyear, turned up in his box at the end of a 5 year olds bed. I cannot begin to describe the EXCITEMENT that unleashed from his wonder filled soul upon this discovery! My heart burst.
Our toy tester Emma and her family have been trying out Kiwi Scrabble and they're loving it! Great for family game nights. Check out her review.
Two of our Junior Toy Analysts have been testing out toys for little imaginations and their reviews are in! From Barbie to Bakugan Battle Arena, these toys are perfect for imaginative play.
Such a familiar story to many of us, a kid full of wonder about the universe around them with as many questions about it as there are stars in the sky.
Have an animal loving child? Check out these fun toys that will give them hours of fun. All the joy of a pet without the mess!
Warm, lovely smells and delicious food - creating special childhood memories in the kitchen evoke all these lovely feelings. We have five easy ways you can create special kitchen memories for your children - even if cooking and baking is not your super power!
Getting the right childcare arrangements in place can be challenging as each type of childcare has different features. Here we compare and contract hosting an au pair with attending an early childhood education centre.
If you’re a parent to a 4+ year old it’s time to get twice as excited, because not only are we going to be basking in nostalgia and perhaps a few tears when Toy Story 4 is released in cinemas, but we're also being introduced to the LEGO Toy Story 4+ playsets!
My Body, and Animals, are two of a series of books written and illustrated by Matthew and Fraser Williamson which teach our little learners names, numbers and colours in both English and Maori, and my little red haired tama took to it like a duck to water.
Hosting an au pair might sound a little scary and unfamiliar however there are many benefits including flexiblity and consistency. We discuss the main benefits of hosting an au pair at your place.
If you are looking for a great way to keep the preschoolers entertained, Rainbow's End has the perfect solution with half price Thursdays at Kidz Kingdom where all the attractions are undercover or inside, making it the perfect place to play, rain or shine.
Board games are not only lots of fun to play, they also provide lots of learning opportunities for kids. Even better, play them with your kids and they will benefit from quality time too.
This is a different Pikachu - a Detective Pikachu. He talks, sort of, and he investigates. This movie is more of a gritty cyber-punk action film, but is still pretty family friendly.
Have a great family day out without blowing the budget. Check out our guide to five ciities with FREE family fun.
Working out the best child care and parenting support can be difficult. An au pair is one of many options. Learn all you need to know about having an au pair.
The Cat From Muzzle traces the true story of a high-country cat’s epic, five-week journey home to New Zealand's most remote station.
If you started on your parenting jourmey confident you were going to nail it, but then reality has set in and you are not sure how well you have it sorted, check out our hilarious collection of parenting fails. You are not alone!
Working out the best child care and parenting support can be difficult. An au pair is one of many options. Learn all you need to know about having an au pair.
Research suggests that almost a fifth of kids stop frequently reading for fun between the ages of eight and nine years old. Discover tips for keeping them reading.
How many of your favourite childhood picture books and novels have been transformed into movie masterpieces? Read, watch and enjoy.
Remember these 90s family movies from your younger years? Plenty of them have stood the test of time and definitely deserve another viewing now you have kids of your own.
If sandy beaches, exciting theme parks, superb shopping, and fantastic activities, all wrapped up in copious amounts of sunshine is what you dream of in the ideal holiday, then the Gold Coast is the perfect family-friendly destination.
Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is out now on DVD. Read Kym Moore's review of this fantasy adventure story.
What do you think every child should have the opportunity to experience, see or do before their childhood is over - a 'bucket list' for Kiwi kids?
See our review of Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan, perfect for tweens aged 12+
See our review of Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon, a sweet YA contemporary novel perfect for teens 16+
See our review of Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven, a YA contemporary novel perfect for teens 15+
