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10 reasons why banning social media for New Zealanders under 16 is a bad idea – and will affect adults too

While there is merit in young people spending more time offline, and there are real ...
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Nursery

Setting Up A Nursery

Setting up the nursery as you wait for the arrival of your precious new baby ...
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toilet training

Toilet training: getting started

Toilet training is an area of raising toddlers that too many parents get in a ...
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Auckland Zoo Dinosaur Discovery Track

Dinosaurs have moved in at Auckland Zoo

Travel back in time on the Auckland Zoo Dinosaur Discovery Track to experience some awe-inspiring creatures that lived up to 250 million years ago, and learn about their connections with animals cared for at the Zoo today. The replica dinosaurs move and roar (some even spit water!). Entry is free with your Zoo ticket or Auckland Zoo Membership.

Special Dinosaur Pass Membership offer! Available for purchase until 30 June 2025, a Dinosaur Pass membership gives you unlimited entry to the entire Zoo, including the Dinosaur Discovery Track for six months from date of purchase.

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MOTAT Sports Tech

Fun & Fitness at MOTAT’s Sports Tech
24 – 25 May 2025

Find out what the future of fitness looks like with Sports Tech, a whole weekend of fun activities at MOTAT focused on the innovative world of sports technology. Immerse yourself in a range of mixed reality sports and multisensory experiences and learn about the science of the human body, how it works, and what it needs to be happy and healthy. There’s a whole stack of fun physical challenges and inclusive sports activities for you to discover.

Included in general admission.

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We wanted to hear from those with experience what it’s really like to be a father, so we put a ...
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Your slow cooker could probably be one of the handiest appliances you own and it is definitely not just for ...
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It’s almost impossible to keep teens off their phones in bed – but new research shows it really does affect their sleep

Parents have long been warned about the dangers of screen time and digital devices before bed – but do screens ...
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Whether you’re looking for baby products, party supplies, healthcare products, gift ideas or just need a little inspiration, our directory is full of Kiwi companies who have products and services for you and your family. Click through on the categories below and find even more in our wider directory – you can even search in just your area.