The next generation of crafting with Cricut Maker™ 4
Cricut™® unveils the next generation of smart cutting machines: Cricut Maker™ 4 and Cricut Explore™ 4. From unboxing to creation, check out our review for the Cricut Maker™ 4.
Family review: Kids Don’t Come With A Manual
We asked several of our Kidspot families to review the parenting TV series, "Kids Don't Come With A Manual". Read their reviews now and see what tikanga/values whānau shared with us. Kids Don't Come With A Manual is made with support from NZ On Air.
Turn up the fun (and noise!) at MOTAT’s Make Music exhibition
Make some noise with the new Whakatangi Puoro Make Music exhibition at MOTAT - it's all about turning up the fun!
A Gift For Every Reader This Christmas
Books make marvellous gifts for friends and family at Christmas. To help you choose a title that's just right for your gift giving, Paper Plus has brought together a selection of their top Penguin Books for Christmas 2024.
Buzz’s Epic Missions Await!
Get ready to embark on unforgettable adventures in the new Kiwi kids' show, Buzz's Epic Little Missions! Join Buzz as he explores the stunning landscapes of Aotearoa, learns about nature, and becomes a responsible kaitiaki. Made with support from NZ On Air.
Red Seal Toothpaste | Reviews
We've given 50 families the opportunity to trial and review Red Seal Toothpaste. Read their reviews.
The Gavin Bishop Treasury | Book Review
"The Gavin Bishop Treasury" is a special hardback collection of 10 classic children's stories for young readers to treasure and families to enjoy together.
Hairy Maclary’s Magnet Fun by Lynley Dodd | Book Review
Create your own stories with Hairy Maclary and all his friends in the fun new book, "Hairy Maclary's Magnet Fun".
Blistex Lip Conditioner | Free Trial
We gave 30 families the opportunity to trial and review Blistex Lip Conditioner. Read their reviews now.
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.
Family Review | Te Puawānanga, MOTAT’s New Science & Technology Experience
There's more science, more wonder, and hands-on exhibits at MOTAT's brand new science and technology centre - Te Puawānanaga. Jacque and her kids attended a special sneak peek event to explore the new centre. Read on to discover what it's all about.
Nanny Rina’s Amazing Nets by Qiane Matata-Sipu | Book Review
"Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets" is a heartwarming story about aroha, whānau, passing down traditional knowledge and welcoming in the new year – an English translation of the original "Ngā Kupenga a Nanny Rina".
Hairy Maclary and Friends: Meet the Gang by Lynley Dodd | Book Review
Meet Hairy Maclary and his rollicking gang in this delightful board book with tabs! Who is covered in spots? Who has a low tum? And who is the roughest and toughest of all? Discover them all in Hairy Maclary and Friends: Meet the Gang.
Ring Ting Tūī by Elena de Roo & Paul Beavis | Book Review
A melodious counting picture book bursting with troublesome tūī, perfect to read aloud! In "Ring Ting Tūī", the familiar antics of one of New Zealand’s favourite native birds have been captured by award-winning picture book creators Elena de Roo and Paul Beavis.
Lulu & The Dance Detectives #3 and #4 | Book Review
The third and fourth books in the Lulu and the Dance Detectives illustrated chapter series are out now! Ideal for dance-mad and confident readers, with every book in the series including a special activity to encourage engagement, there is something for everyone and a whole lot of fun!
Family review: artemis Kid’s Settle & Sleep
When the kids get a good, restful night's sleep, everybody wins! But sometimes your child's sleep (and therefore your own) can be elusive or disrupted due to a myriad of reasons. To help Kidspot families to support sleep for their kids, we gave them the opportunity to trial artemis Kid’s Settle & Sleep. Check out their reviews here.
Ring Ting Tūī by Elena de Roo & Paul Beavis | Book Review
A melodious counting picture book bursting with troublesome tūī, perfect to read aloud! In "Ring Ting Tūī", the familiar antics of one of New Zealand’s favourite native birds have been captured by award-winning picture book creators Elena de Roo and Paul Beavis.
Top 10 Kiri and Lou Songs
Every episode of the hit New Zealand kids’ TV show, Kiri and Lou, is wrapped around an original song written by The Front Lawn (Don McGlashan, Harry Sinclair) and performed by a cast of favourites including Jemaine Clement, Olivia Tennet, Rima Wiata, Jaquie Brown, Josh Brown and Mark Wright. Head to YouTube, Spotify or Apple Music to hear all your favourites from the show. Made with support from NZ On Air.
Meet Kiri and Lou
The hit New Zealand kids’ TV show, Kiri and Lou, is winning awards and fans around the world and our panel of reviewers is loving it at home too. Not only is it visually beautiful and heartwarming in its messaging, it’s also a lot of fun! Immerse your child (and yourself!) in this adorable show and it will soon become a family favourite.
Blue, Blue Christmas by Anna Coddington | Book Review
"Blue, Blue Christmas" is a charming and funny story about how we celebrate Christmas in Aotearoa with words and music to sing along with by acclaimed musician Anna Coddington and illustrations by award-winning Story Hemi-Morehouse.
Yakult LIGHT
We gave five families the opportunity to trial and review Yakult LIGHT. Read their reviews.
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.
Discover What MOTAT Has To Offer For A Family Day Out
Jacque and her family spent the day exploring at MOTAT on LIVE DAY: Fly. Read on to discover everything MOTAT has to offer for a fun family day out.
A Memorable Bonding Experience – Our Cruise Adventure
My birthday was coming up and my youngest, Starling, was well overdue for our special one-on-one time, so I found what could be a special treat for the both of us - a cruise!
Fun For The Whole Family At Snowplanet
Looking for a fun family activity that's unique and exciting? Have fun in the snow all year round at New Zealand's only indoor snow park - Snowplanet!
Good Sports by Stuart Lipshaw | Book Review
Bursting with energy and inspiration, "Good Sports" makes for fascinating reading for New Zealanders of all ages who love sports and good stories.
Lucy And The Dark by Melinda Szymanik | Book Review
When Lucy makes friends with the Dark she discovers a new and exciting world! Meanwhile, everyone else discovers what it’s like to live without the Dark! "Lucy and the Dark" is a delightful bedtime story with a surprise at lights out in the form of a glow-in-the-dark cover.
There Was An Odd Farmer Who Swallowed A Fly | New Book
Peek through the holes in the pages of "There Was An Odd Farmer Who Swallowed A Fly" to see all the creatures in this favourite nursery rhyme with a pitch-perfect Kiwi twist!
Review | Cricut EasyPress 3
Cricut has just released their new Cricut EasyPress 3® and our resident Cricut fan, Katie, was lucky enough to be one of the first to give it a try. Find out what she thought and discover what you could create.
Celebrating 100 Years of Auckland Zoo | Family Review
By visiting Auckland Zoo, you make a real and tangible contribution to the zoo’s conservation work here and in the wild. We sent along Jacque and her family for a day out at Auckland Zoo to meet the inhabitants and check out the 100 Year Exhibition. Read her review now.