How LEGO Is Inspiring The Space Generation
Introducing kids to the wonders of the universe or nurturing their growing interest in space science encourages the next generation of astronomers, engineers, and dreamers to reach for the stars.
Family review: Bounce Inc
Discover the magic of freestyle at Bounce Inc! Looking for a great venue for the family to get active and have some freestyle fun together? Bounce Inc offers a range of adventure-challenge features for adrenaline hunters of any age.
Matariki – The Māori New Year
Learn all about Matariki - The Māori New Year - including how to find Matariki in the night sky, plus traditions and celebrations.
8 Reasons Why We Love Garfield More Than Mondays
We all know how much Garfield dislikes the beginning of the work week - and let's face it, he's not alone there! So, as the Monday-hating, sarcastic fluffball returns to the big screen this May in The Garfield Movie, here are some fun facts about this lovable, lasagne-eating, orange tabby to remind us why we love him so.
The Garfield Movie: 5 Fun Activity Sheets
Prepare to give up your favourite comfy chair and hide away your lasagne - Garfield is back! The Garfield Movie is coming to a big screen near you from 30th May 2024. Keep the movie fun going with these fun printable activity sheets featuring the world's most famous cat.
Garfield’s Favourite Dinners That The Family Will Love Too
Humans can not live by lasagne and pizza alone ... yeah, try telling that to Garfield (or your fussy-eating five-year-old!). But seriously, Garfield and the Italians may be on to something. To celebrate the release of The Garfield Movie. we've brought together a selection of recipes for these Italian favourites.
Make The Move To Homegrown Vegies
With the cost of living crisis continuing to bite at the heels of Kiwi families, it’s a great time to consider the multiple benefits of growing your own vegetables.
5 Summer Outdoor Activities for Kids
Summer is the perfect time to ditch the screens and get the kids in the sunshine for a day of outdoor fun and activity. If you need a little inspiration to get the kids outdoors, here are 5 activities our kids love.
Why A P&O Cruise Makes For A Great Family Holiday
A P&O Cruise is a great way for families to have an adventure at sea. If you're planning your next family holiday, here is why we love to cruise.
How To Make Father’s Day A Fun Family Affair
Does Father's Day sometimes feel like an afterthought, hidden in the shadow of the fanfare of Mother's Day? If you're tired of the same old Father's Day routine, here's a guide on how to bring the fun back into Father's Day and celebrate it in style, for a memorable, joy-filled family affair.
Review | Auckland Adventure Park
Tucked away in Silverdale you will find Auckland Adventure Park, a family-friendly theme park with plenty to do for all ages and adventure levels. Join Katie and her family as they have an adventurous day out at the Park.
Christmas Gifts | Review Of LEGO® Ninjago® Kai’s Golden Dragon Raider
This Christmas, 90 wonderful years since the LEGO® Group began developing a world of play, there's a LEGO gift that will delight and inspire creativity and play no matter where your child's interests and passions lie. We asked Amy and her ninja and LEGO-loving kids to review a new LEGO set. Read their review below.
Christmas Gifts | Kids Review LEGO® and LEGO® DUPLO® Sets
The LEGO® Group has been inspiring creativity since 1932. This Christmas, 90 wonderful years of play later, LEGO playsets are still the perfect gifts that enable you to hand over the key to an exciting Christmas to your child. We asked some parents and their very excited children to review some of this Christmas's top LEGO and LEGO® DUPLO® sets.
Toys For Active and Imaginative Play | Kids Review
Our Junior Toy Analyst Jaxon worked hard testing out toys featuring some of his favourite things. Check out what Jaxon and his mum thought of these great new toys for active and imaginative play.
Creative Fun, Ghost Hunts, Car Stunts & Epic Designs | Toy Reviews
Our Junior Toy Analysts (known as the "SRS SQUAD") put their kid play to work trialing out a few fun toys!
NERF Zombie Strike Blaster | Kids Review
Get ready to master the zombie apocalypse with the NERF Zombie Strike Survival kit. See our review.
Find Hours of Imaginative Play With These Toys! | Kids Review
Looking for a few new toys to encourage imaginative play? Our 4-year old toy tester Aria reviews the Barbie Fashionista and Trolls World Tour Tiny Dancers Pack.
Blink – Will You Be The Champion In Your Family? | Kids Review
Looking for something new to add to your family game night? Blink might be the coolest new card game you’re not playing. See our review.
Build Skills and Explore Creativity with this LEGO Creator 3in1 set! | Kids Review
Our Junior Toy Analyst LOVES the LEGO® Creator 3in1 Townhouse Toy Store (31105) set that provided hours of fun. See the review.
What 6 Animated TV Bedrooms Would Look Like In Real Life
A team of interior designers bring some of our favourite animated TV character's bedrooms to life. See the results.
Prepare and Collect: Strategies For a Fun City Break with Kids
The idea of a cultural holiday or a city break can seem daunting when you have kids, but with some advance preparation and strategies to keep them engaged, it can be a valuable way to spend time together.
A Kid’s Dream Backyard
Six kids from around the world drew their dream backyards, and designers brought the designs to life! See the results.
Smart Hacks To Keep Your Child Learning Over The Holidays
School’s out, but that doesn’t mean that learning stops once the holidays are here. Try these hacks to get your child to learn valuable skills and help them to become responsible and resourceful as they grow.
7 Budget-friendly Ways to Have Summer Fun
Looking for budget actiivities you can do with the kids? Here are 7 fun summer activities you can plan including a nature walk, pool games and movie night.
Superb Summer Fun on a Budget
Make the most of the summer with our guide to fun and frugal things to do with the kids and make those amazing summer memories without breaking the bank.
31 Hacks For Summer Parenting
Here are 31 shortcuts, tips, tricks, ideas and bits of advice that will take away a little stress and add a lot more carefree to your summer days …
Rotorua Canopy Tours
Soar through the trees and experience New Zealand’s ancient forest in this unforgettable family adventure. The Original Canopy Tour is the perfect mix of fun and education that will have the kids and even grandma raving!
Enjoy a Quail Island adventure
Spend a fascinating half-day exploring Quail Island by taking our Quail Island ferry. Originally used as a quarantine station and as a small leprosy colony by the early European settlers, today the focus is on restoring native vegetation and being home to many native birds.
Our Fun Family Westfield Experience
Get out of the house with the kids to do something fun, but stay warm and dry and overall less traumatised by the drama of weather bombs.
The Kiwi Version Of Scrabble Is Here And It’s Awesome | Kids Review
Our toy tester Emma and her family have been trying out Kiwi Scrabble and they're loving it! Great for family game nights. Check out her review.