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Having quality family time can be hard when we easily get caught up with work and other commitments.

Find out how to make the most of the time you spend with your family – whether it’s for a special occasion like a birthday, during the school holidays, a family trip away or just some fun family time at home.

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How To Build An Epic Blanket Fort

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Ballet Birthday Party Theme

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The Puffin Book Club

You’ll find many loveable characters, go on magical adventures and explore exciting worlds, in these Puffin Books of the Month, written to spark a lifelong love of reading in our little ones. Remember, there’s always time for stories!

Hairy Maclary and Friends Meet the Gang

Hairy Maclary and Friends: Meet the Gang by Lynley Dodd | Book Review

Meet Hairy Maclary and his rollicking gang in this delightful board book with tabs! Who ...
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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 ...
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Hairy Maclary's Magnet Fun

Hairy Maclary’s Magnet Fun by Lynley Dodd | Book Review

Create your own stories with Hairy Maclary and all his friends in the fun new ...
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Nanny Rina’s Amazing Nets by Qiane Matata-Sipu

Nanny Rina’s Amazing Nets by Qiane Matata-Sipu | Book Review

"Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets" is a heartwarming story about aroha, whānau, passing down traditional knowledge ...
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We’ve curated some of the best Kiwi companies that offer hours of family entertainment. Find family friendly activities in your area, get that epic birthday party sorted, plan a family getaway or find a child-friendly restaurant for your little foodies. Click below to search through the best of the best in family entertainment and find more products and services in our directory.

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