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    Your Summer Essentials
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Your Summer Essentials

To make sure you stay safe and feel flawless this Summer, we’ve put together a list of our 2021 Summer beauty must-haves.

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    Don’t Let a Rip End in R.I.P This Summer
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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.

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    Are Maintenance Costs Jeopardising School Swimming Lessons?
    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.

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    Safe Food Practices During Pregnancy
    Pregnancy, Summer

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.

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    Top Tips for Teaching Kids About Food Safety
    Family Time, Food

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.

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    7 Budget-friendly Ways to Have Summer Fun
    Summer

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.

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    Superb Summer Fun on a Budget
    Summer

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.

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    Road trip game: Car cricket
    Activities, Family Holidays

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.

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    31 Hacks For Summer Parenting
    Summer

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 …

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    Keeping on top of hand hygiene when you’re out and about this summer
    Summer

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.

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    Tips to Ensure Safe Food Handling in the Kitchen and on the BBQ
    Summer

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.

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    Why good hand hygiene helps make your camping holiday a success
    Summer

Why good hand hygiene helps make your camping holiday a success

Camping holidays are a great way for the family to spend relaxing time together but don't forget that all-important hand hygiene.

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    Stay Sun Smart When Playing Outdoors This Summer
    Health

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.

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    Bust self tan myths with these quick tips
    Just For You

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.

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    Great Warm Weather Activities for Kids of All Abilities
    Activities

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!).

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    NZ summer: How much sun protection do you need today?
    Health

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.

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    10 tips for keeping families water-safe this summer
    School Age, Toddler/Preschool

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.

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    Choosing a house or pet sitter for the holidays
    Family Time

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.

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    Are you fully protecting yourself in the sun this summer?
    Advertorial

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.

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    Protecting your face from the summer sun
    Advertorial

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.

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    Celebrate Summer fun with Tip Top Popsicle!
    Trial

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!

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    Banana Boat Simply Protect Sunscreen
    Trial

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.

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    Don’t forget the sunscreen!
    Advertorial

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!

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    The importance of moisturising skin in summer
    Advertorial

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.

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    7 Awesome Summer Party Ideas
    Birthdays, Family Time

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.

  • sunscreen beach
    Understanding sunscreen
    Health

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.

  • kids and sunglasses
    Why kids should wear sunglasses
    Health

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 lamb pita pockets
    Broccoslaw and Shredded Lamb Pita Pockets
    Lunchbox, Recipe

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
    Recipe

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.

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    Water Safety For Families
    Family Time, Summer

Water Safety For Families

Remember, drowning is a silent action and can take only a minute. You will not know if your child needs help if you are not watching them.

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