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KIDOGO Junior shows

Our top 5 KIDOGO Junior shows for preschoolers

From gentle storytelling and big feelings, to creativity, curiosity and te ao Māori, these KIDOGO Junior shows are designed to ...
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Mr Hugo's Little Library

A little magic for your living room: Why Mr Hugo’s Little Library is set to delight Kiwi families

Mr Hugo’s Little Library is an imaginative, live-action, musical comedy series that blends books, music, and theatrical play into something ...
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Why Kiwi kids deserve Kiwi stories

Why Kiwi kids deserve Kiwi stories

Kiwi stories feel familiar. They sound like home, look like Aotearoa, and help tamariki understand who they are and where ...
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blaze and monster machines

Blaze Light Riders on DVD

When all the lights in Axle City go dark, Blaze needs your help using energy and lasers to light up the streets, the racetrack & more! Plus, meet knight trucks ...
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A wrinkle in time

A Wrinkle in Time review

A visually dazzling film sending your kids into the universe and home again with a few lessons under the belt ...
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series of unfortunate events

5 Netflix Movies For Your Older Children (12+)

Keep your tweens and teens occupied with these great movies available on Netflix - perfect for kids aged 12+. Lots of adventure, comedy and heart ...
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atua maori gods

Atua: Māori Gods and Heroes | Book Review

Each story is rich with detail about our Māori tales so you’re introduced to the story, the characters, the language and the deeper meaning behind some of the most familiar ...
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PATU: The New Zealand Wars by Gavin Bishop

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 ...
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where's bluey?

Bluey: Where’s Bluey? | Book Review

The boys LOVED this book. Fans of Bluey and Bingo already, they knew the beloved characters and excitedly spotted characters and items from page to page like a game to ...
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