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Operating for more than 30 years in New Zealand, Kumon is looking for new franchisees to own and operate centres across New Zealand!
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.
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".
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".
Book Review | Starminster by Megan Hopkins
Take flight on "Starminster", a beautifully-written, epic and soaring new adventure, perfect for fans of The Golden Compass, Skandar, and exploring magical worlds! Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
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.
Book Review | The Deadlands: Survival by Skye Melki-Wegner
"The Deadlands: Survival" is the third book in this epic, adventurous dinosaur series and is out now! Dinosaurs fight for survival in this action-packed, middle-grade series. It's Jurassic Park from the dinosaurs' point of view! Perfect for readers 9+ and the dinosaur-obsessed. Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
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!
6 Cool Themes To Makeover Your Child’s Bedroom
A child's bedroom is their kingdom - where they relax, read, study, sleep, and dream! Choose from one of these cool themes from Resene to make them smile and inspire their imagination. Each theme includes paint choices, designer tips and accessory ideas, provided on the Resene website.
Book Review | Finding Bear by Hannah Gold
Finding Bear is the unmissable follow-up to the phenomenal bestselling and award-winning The Last Bear. The story is perfect for readers aged 8-years-old and up. Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
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.
Book Review | Murray and Bun: Murray the Viking by Adam Stower
Adventure lies beyond the cat flap! Meet your favourite new duo: Murray and Bun! Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves … EVERYTHING! And together they are unstoppable! Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
Book Review | Time Travelling With a Tortoise by Ross Welford
Exciting, funny, heartwarming, and mind-bendingly clever, Time Travelling with a Tortoise is the extraordinary, adventure-packed sequel to Ross Welford’s beloved, bestselling debut, Time Travelling with a Hamster. Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
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.
Top 5 Tips For A Safe & Secure Child Restraint
Choosing and using a child restraint can be a bit tricky sometimes - and we know you’re reluctant to read that enormous (but very helpful) instruction manual (which you should absolutely read by the way!). In New Zealand, it's estimated that over 80% of child restraints are not installed securely. In partnership with InfaSecure, we’ve narrowed down the top 5 tips and tricks to safely securing your child every trip and every day.
5 Back To School DIY Projects
With the kids settling back into school, keep them organised and engaged with these DIY projects from Resene. Each project has illustrated step-by-step instructions to follow, provided on the Resene website.
Book Review | Funny Kid: Snowballs by Matt Stanton
It's snow time! Laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series in the new title, Snowballs! Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
Yakult’s Health Benefits For You And Your Family
Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria that help the overall balance of bacteria in the digestive system. However, not all probiotics can achieve the same health outcomes as the unique bacteria in Yakult.
Book Review | Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad
Discover Silver Linings, a new heartwarming novel set in 1950s Australia from bestselling author, Katrina Nannestad. Read the reviews from our Young Readers.
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.
Book Review | The Blunders by David Walliams
Million-copy bestseller David Walliams’ funniest book yet is the laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history - The Blunders! Read the reviews from our Young Readers.
The Benefits Of Yakult For Gut Health
A healthy gut is important for the health and wellbeing of every family member. Discover how drinking one bottle of Yakult each day is a refreshing and easy way to restore and maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut for the whole family.
Book Review | Only Children by David Baddiel
A Sunday Times Best Book for Children 2023, "Only Children" is out now! From bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud collection of three short stories for readers aged 8 and up with brilliant illustrations by Jim Field and Steven Lenton. Find out more and be in to win a copy!
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.
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.
Book Review | Once There Was by Kiyash Monsef
Discover a world of extraordinary beasts and unexpected heroes in "Once There Was", the dazzling debut from New York Times bestselling author Kiyash Monsef. Find out more and be in to win a copy!