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.
Blue, Blue Christmas by Anna Coddington | Book Review
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Meet Kiri and Lou
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Discover What MOTAT Has To Offer For A Family Day Out
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PATU: The New Zealand Wars by Gavin Bishop | Book Review
Discover the key people, perspectives and battles of the New Zealand Wars in “PATU”, the latest book in multiple award-winner Gavin Bishop’s bestselling series of visual histories for children and adults telling the story of Aotearoa.
An essential resource for anyone wanting to learn more about the history of our nation, PATU is ideal for homes, libraries and especially for schools, with New Zealand history (including the New Zealand Wars) now a compulsory subject.
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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.
Book Review | The Blunders by David Walliams
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Book Review | Only Children by David Baddiel
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Book Review | Once There Was by Kiyash Monsef
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