Protect Your Lips This Summer with Blistex
Did you know that protecting our lips from the harsh summer sun is just as important as protecting our skin?
Fight Foot Odour & Wetness With Odor-Eaters
When you’ve been on your feet all day, your feet are bound to get a bit sweaty. During a warm Kiwi summer, that discomfort is increased! With a range of insoles, sprays and powder, Odor-Eaters ensures that there’s a solution to keep everyone's feet fresh this summer.
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.
Don’t Let a Rip End in R.I.P This Summer
Rips are one of the most dangerous elements on NZ beaches and Surf Life Saving New Zealand says it’s vital for every Kiwi to memorise the 3 Rs for surviving a rip before heading to the beach this summer.
Are Maintenance Costs Jeopardising School Swimming Lessons?
Growing maintenance costs of ageing school pools are putting potentially life-saving swimming lessons out of the reach of thousands of Kiwi youth according to an industry expert.
Safe Food Practices During Pregnancy
When you are pregnant it is important to ensure that the food you are eating is safe for you and your developing baby. Find out what foods to avoid and how to ensure the food you are eating is safe.
Top Tips for Teaching Kids About Food Safety
When you are pregnant it is important to ensure that the food you are eating is safe for you and your developing baby. Find out what foods to avoid and how to ensure the food you are eating is safe.
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.
Road trip game: Car cricket
One of our favourite road trip games is car cricket. The rules tend to vary from family to family so feel free to adapt it to suit your kids' ages and attention spans.
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 …
Keeping on top of hand hygiene when you’re out and about this summer
Keeping on top of hand hygiene while you're out and about can help to protect the family and keep the fun rolling all summer long.
Tips to Ensure Safe Food Handling in the Kitchen and on the BBQ
Summer is when New Zealander's love to share food but it's also a time when good food handling and cooking techniques are essential. Read our top tips for food safety this summer.
Stay Sun Smart When Playing Outdoors This Summer
To make sure everyone is having safe fun in the sun this summer, we've put together some easy sun smart tips you can follow.
Bust self tan myths with these quick tips
With warmer weather on the horizon and a host of social events on the calendar, we’ve debunked a bunch of self tan myths so you can DIY at home and step out and exude a healthy, faux glow – minimal fuss (or time) required.
Great Warm Weather Activities for Kids of All Abilities
Here are some fun things kids of all abilities can do during warm weather (and they may even learn something new at the same time!).
NZ summer: How much sun protection do you need today?
Most Kiwis know the sun safety rules, but knowing when to effect them can be confusing, especially if it's a cooler day, there's cloud cover, or it's outside of the summer season.
10 tips for keeping families water-safe this summer
Summer is here and making a splash - but is your family water-safe? YMCA Swim School shares ten tips for swimming safe this summer.
Choosing a house or pet sitter for the holidays
Heading away for a summer break and leaving your home or pets in the care of someone else? Before you hand over the keys, here's a few things to consider.
Are you fully protecting yourself in the sun this summer?
New research has revealed that New Zealanders are only protecting themselves from the summer sun for half the time spent in the sun. Day-to-day life is where New Zealanders are leaving themselves most at risk.
Protecting your face from the summer sun
Your facial skin is thinner and more delicate than the skin on the rest of your body and is consistently exposed to UV. This means that your facial skin can be more sensitive, prone to dryness and irritation which is why it needs a lot of protection and care.
Celebrate Summer fun with Tip Top Popsicle!
See what our mums have to say about the NEW Tip Top Popsicle Splash and Strawberry Jambo ice blocks, perfect for summer!
Banana Boat Simply Protect Sunscreen
Our mums have been reviewing Banana Boat Simply Protect Sunscreen and the reviews are in! See what they've got to say and get ready for some fun in the sun.
Don’t Forget The Sunscreen!
How often do you forget to apply, or especially, reapply, the sunscreen? Lazy summer days can mean that hours slip by unnoticed until those red hues start to appear on your skin!
The importance of moisturising skin in summer
NIVEA SUN Protect & Moisture Sunscreen Lotions care for your skin in more ways than one, combining UV protection with moisturising care.
7 Awesome Summer Party Ideas
Summer's the perfect time for parties, whether you're planning on hosting something fun in your own backyard or at a local park. We've rounded up seven fab summer party ideas. Need inspiration? We've got it all here.
Understanding sunscreen
There aren't many things better than a Kiwi summer, but make sure you and your family stay protected with these sunscreen tips.
Why kids should wear sunglasses
Sunglasses are a great way to provide sun protection - but many kids don't wear sunglasses. Find out which sunglasses to buy to give UV protection
Broccoslaw and Shredded Lamb Pita Pockets
These easy lamb pita pockets are great for using up leftover lamb for lunch or dinner the next night. They're so easy to chuck together and the additional mint dressing gives them an added zing.
Beetroot, prawn and farro salad
If you're a beetroot or prawn fan you cannot go past this recipe for a delicious healthy salad at lunch, brunch or dinner. Make a large dish for the summer barbecue table and enjoy with your favourite barbecued foods, and of course your favourite summer drink.