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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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Timezone

Play to win throughout July at Timezone and Zone Bowling!

Over 1,500 prizes await! Imagine snagging the latest iPhone 15, dominating with a Nintendo Switch, or capturing epic moments with a DJI Mini 2 Drone. These and more are all up for grabs!

Fuel up your Powercard for non-stop fun either in-venue or via the Timezone Fun App or make a booking online at zonebowling.com during July and you’re automatically in the draw. That’s not all! Every entry in the draw also goes into the grand prize draw to win a Luxury Holiday to Queenstown valued at $20k!

So, what are you waiting for? Enter today at one of the 19 venues throughout New Zealand.

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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.

Young readers corner

Curious creatures, far off lands and the ultimate adventure await kids who read our latest must-read books. See what these Kiwi kids have to say about these hero books of the month.

Visit our Young Readers Corner to find more book reviews for kids 5 – 13 years old.

Starminster by Megan Hopkins

Book Review | Starminster by Megan Hopkins

Take flight on "Starminster", a beautifully-written, epic and soaring new adventure, perfect for fans of The Golden Compass, Skandar, and ...
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The Deadlands: Survival

Book Review | The Deadlands: Survival by Skye Melki-Wegner

"The Deadlands: Survival" is the third book in this epic, adventurous dinosaur series and is out now! Dinosaurs fight for ...
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Finding Bear by Hannah Gold

Book Review | Finding Bear by Hannah Gold

Finding Bear is the unmissable follow-up to the phenomenal bestselling and award-winning The Last Bear. The story is perfect for ...
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