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  • MOTAT Make Music

Turn up the fun (and noise!) at MOTAT’s Make Music exhibition

Make some noise with the new Whakatangi Puoro Make Music exhibition at MOTAT - it's all about turning up the fun!

  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hot Mess

A Gift For Every Reader This Christmas

Books make marvellous gifts for friends and family at Christmas. To help you choose a title that's just right for your gift giving, Paper Plus has brought together a selection of their top Penguin Books for Christmas 2024. 

  • Kids Don't Come With a Manual

When You Discover … “Kids Don’t Come With A Manual”

To help your journey as a parent, Nathan Mikaere-Wallis is back for a second series of Kids Don't Come With A Manual with science-based, easy-to-understand solutions to problems in the whānau. Made with support from NZ On Air.

  • Buzz's Epic Little Missions

Buzz’s Epic Missions Await!

Get ready to embark on unforgettable adventures in the new Kiwi kids' show, Buzz's Epic Little Missions! Join Buzz as he explores the stunning landscapes of Aotearoa, learns about nature, and becomes a responsible kaitiaki. Made with support from NZ On Air.

  • Diwali

Diwali: Festival of lights

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is fast becoming a popular cultural celebration in New Zealand with twinkling lights, colourful displays, and traditional performances for families to enjoy.

  • Red Seal Toothpaste

Red Seal Toothpaste | Free Trial

We're giving 50 families the opportunity to trial and review Red Seal Kids Melties. Register for the free trial now.

  • Gavin Bishop Treasury

The Gavin Bishop Treasury | Book Review

"The Gavin Bishop Treasury" is a special hardback collection of 10 classic children's stories for young readers to treasure and families to enjoy together.

  • Kumon

Like Esmael, Go Back To School Kumon Confident

Kumon offers individualised Maths and English programmes that, over time, can help students study advanced material confidently and independently for success in school and everyday life. Have a confident start to 2024 with Kumon Mathematics and English.

  • Red Seal Kids Melties

Red Seal Kids Melties | Free Trial

We're giving 50 families the opportunity to trial and review Red Seal Kids Melties. Register for the free trial now.

  • Screen use in bed

It’s almost impossible to keep teens off their phones in bed – but new research shows it really does affect their sleep

Parents have long been warned about the dangers of screen time and digital devices before bed – but do screens really hurt the length and quality of sleep?