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.
Stories to share: Christmas gifts for every little reader at Paper Plus
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Destination Guide: Auckland
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Bluey Shares Activities For Fun Times Together
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Unlimited Rides. Unlimited Fun. All Year Long! 
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Access to the new Pirate Ship and all your favourite rides
Exclusive pass-holder discounts & deals all year long
Endless memories with friends and whānau!
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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 by Lynley Dodd | Book Review
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Hairy Maclary’s Magnet Fun by Lynley Dodd | Book Review
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Nanny Rina’s Amazing Nets by Qiane Matata-Sipu | Book Review
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The Gavin Bishop Treasury | Book Review
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Support local
Looking for something fun but budget-friendly to do with the kids?
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.
Family fun ideas
