Auckland Zoo Friends of the Zoo Annual Pass
From as little as $19 per month, your friends and family can enjoy unlimited daytime entry to Auckland Zoo, 364 days a year!
Fun on the Slopes at Snowplanet
Touted as the coolest place in town we went to check out Snowplanet! Could we handle the cool? Could we slip and slide down the slopes with more sliding that slipping? Let's see!
Nanogirl Live! Out of This World
Nanogirl is inspiring kids to engage in science and engineering through explosive and entertaining live shows. Read the review.
LEGO City Arctic at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Auckland
Up for an Arctic Expedition these school holidays? Become an Arctic Explorer with LEGO City Arctic at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium in Auckland these holidays and start your expedition challenge.
Celebrate Māori Language Week with Mahi Pai!
On Saturday 15th September, shoppers at Westfield Manukau will be treated to an interactive children's show by the South Auckland group, Mahi Pai.
School Holidays at Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s
Taking a trip out of the winter weather and adventuring under the sea is definitely worth making! An awesome opportunity to dive in and escape into a world we wouldn't otherwise get to see up close! In the school holidays, Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s partnered with Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet to invite guests on an o-fish-ial quest to discover fascinating features about the fin-tastic places our underwater friends call home.
Getting out into nature with MILO
If you can get the kids out of the house, exploring New Zealand's beautiful outdoors is a must!
HEIHEI is on tour and you’re invited!
To celebrate the launch of the HEIHEI free app and website, the HEIHEI team are going on tour, with fun mall events across three locations!
Jurassic World – Fallen Kingdom at the Cinema
So we rejoin the world of Jurassic three years after the events of the previous film, the Jurassic World theme park on Isla Nublar has been abandoned, but the island is about to blow and the Senate isn't interested in saving the dinosaur species.
Planet Fun’s safe app for kids a breath of digital fresh air for families
Kiwi kid company Planet Fun have announced the launch of a new free app and website designed specifically for local kids. The hub is designed to be a safe place for kids to watch TV shows, webisodes, play games, read articles, create avatars, plus check out their favourite toys and more.
Matariki – The Māori New Year
Learn about Matariki - The Māori New Year
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 and join a medieval race!
Peppa Pig – Gerald Giraffe on DVD
It's everybody's favourite pig - Peppa Pig and her family and friends including Gerald Giraffe with a newly released DVD "Gerald Giraffe and other stories".
How to motivate your family to be active
Motivating your family to get up and get moving can not only help your wellbeing, it can also stengthen family bonds.
HEIHEI – it’s here!
Finally, a free, ad-free and interactive platform full of local content, games and audio that reflects our culture and communities has arrived. Explore HEIHEI!
Avengers: Infinity War movie review – Spoiler free!
A movie with a decade of cinematic storytelling and fandom behind it - it feels like the last episode of a favourite TV series that you're sharing with millions of people worldwide.
Discovery at Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s, Auckland
As the visitor information says "Kelly Tarlton was an amazing man who wanted to bring the underwater world to everyone". We ventured off to Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's to discover this underwater world.
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.
A visit to Auckland Zoo
We're going to the zoo, zoo, zoo ... how about you? Check out what's on offer at Auckland Zoo with our family review and come and meet the animals.
The Bug Lab – At Auckland Zoo
Enter the world of the bugs! Read our family's review of the amazing Bug Lab at Auckland Zoo and discover a wondrous world.
Rainy day activities
Kidspot has found lots of fun things to do on a rainy day. Find kids craft, indoor games and lots of ideas to keep the kids entertained when stuck indoors.
Rock on at ACL’s Kiddie Limits
Spend your day as a family at Auckland City Limits before making use of the "pass out" and send the kids home for an early night - no doubt, while mum and dad rock on!
What to know about owning a bird
Birds are a favourite pet for babies and kids. Find out the health risks of keeping a pet bird around your family.
The lowdown on cat scratches & dog bites
Your furry friends, stray animals and even pets of your friends/family may hurt you on accident. If this does happen, here is what you should know.
Quality one-on-one ideas
It was not even a month or two after her arrival, that our first child said those dreaded words, "you never have any time for me".
When you have a new baby & a dog
A pet may be your first baby, but when you bring your new little one into the world, your furry friend may get a little jealous. Make the transition seamless for everyone with these tips.
Keeping healthy with pets
There’s nothing more heartbreaking than having to find a new home for the beloved family pet because of health issues in the family. So consider the following before you choose the next addition to your family.
Human foods your dog shouldn’t eat
We all know that dogs shouldn't eat chocolate, but are you aware of the other common human foods that you should never feed your dog?
Is your family ready to own a pet?
Owning a pet can be a whole lot of loving fun, but it can also be a big responsibility. Make sure your family is ready to add a new member to the fold by considering these concerns.
Child friendly pet options
You may think that the easiest pet of them all is the humble goldfish – and you’d be right and wrong. Find out how to choose the right pet for your family
