On April 20, 1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked into Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Over the course of minutes, they would kill twelve students and…
Ice Age Live tells the adventures of an extraordinary herd of Ice Age animals, all living together as one unique big family. The decrease in grassland leads Sid,…
Before having children I had no idea about the plethora of products that I would end up finding useful and toddler milk falls into that category. While toddler…
The right level of silly-fun, without dragging out the story and with a good resolve – this is a winner for preschoolers and young school-aged children.
Dreambaby® together with Kiwi Families is giving you the opportunity to win one of two Dreambaby® Nelson Gro-Gate®s valued at $79.99. This attractive and versatile hardware mounted child…
Trilogy Everything Balm is all you need for Winter and we have two to give away! Enter on the form below to be in to win. This competition…
Common colds are something hard to avoid during the winter months. Young children may get between six to ten colds per year and once one family member has a…
At 12 years old I declared my intention to become a vegetarian much to the horror of my mother who hailed from solid sheep farming stock. It was…
Win one of five three-packs of Tinkle Time Potty Training Stickers worth $14.95 from Bath & Potty Time. These new-to-NZ stickers start out white but, with a little…
Win 1 of 5 DVD copies of Ever After High: Way to Wonderland. A spell gone wrong magically transports our favourite fairytale friends to Wonderland where they go…
Inspired by the innocence and purity of daisies, the Hope Daisy capsule collection by Kagi Jewellery encapsulates those living bravely by supporting children affected by cancer. Kagi have…
Guess what? Arnott’s has packed Shapes with heaps more flavour! The new range has been tweaked, with seasoning sprinkled on both sides plus baked into the biscuit for…
Wal Herring is the author of Healthy Little Eaters, and she has a wealth of wisdom to share about kids and food. The Kiwi Families team had the…
The Munch Eco Hero Feeding Set is a fantastic baby or toddler feeding set which has it all. A cup with handles for easy usage, a baby plate,…
Win 1 of 5 DVD copies of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 3 The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are on the scene! From Muckman to the Mighty Mutanimals…
Pain and fever can make your child feel grizzly and grumpy: teething, earache, colds and flu, not to mention the scrapes, scratches and stings of general play. So ask…
Joanna King is a kiwi by birth, but she now lives in Vienna and works as a journalist. This is her debut novel about four sisters who take…
Marie Kondo’s latest book on how to tidy your house once and for all is a great read – if you haven’t already read her original book the…
It’s well known that getting children immunised helps protect them from some serious diseases. What is less well known is that women can get immunised during pregnancy for…
They say food should be our first medicine, and that’s the premise of Julia & Libby’s Wholefood Kitchen. If you want to transform your body from the inside…
How would you like an extra $200 for the family budget? By switching your power to the smaller, smarter power company Electric Kiwi, that’s exactly what we’ll guarantee…
One of our best friends’ daughters was turning six recently. I asked her what she wanted on her cake… and she said a unicorn. So this is what…
Auckland Zoo probably doesn’t need much of an introduction for most Aucklanders. My three young ones were fortunate enough to spend their first years only minutes from Auckland…
My kids are spoilt. I don’t deny it. They get far more than their fair share of ‘cool stuff’. So these holidays we’ve been trying to DO cool…
I loved reading this book. The storyline revolves around Ginny, who is a rising star when tragedy strikes her life. She is about to jump off a bridge…
Win a family pass to see Mister Maker and The Shapes LIVE when he brings his amazing theatre show to Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington during the July school…
Personally, I think there’s everything to love about Mud Mates coveralls.
Get your baby off to a great start! Kiwi Families is giving away a gift pack to the value of $109 containing: 2 bottles of Puria® new Liquid…
We took our almost 3 year old (and our 4 month old) to see The (Kiwi) Gingerbread Man on Saturday and had a blast! The play is a…
This is a must read book for any budding Kiwi craft brewer. Well written, and well presented, the book details how to get started, from extract brewing, through…
Wellycon is New Zealand’s biggest boardgame convention, held annually on Queen’s Birthday weekend (this year it’s 4-5 June and being held at Wellington Girls College). Wellycon brings together…
In Capital E’s new show Shu’s Song, the ordinary world become extraordinary as Shu discovers the secret life of everyday objects in a home office. Shu’s imagination brings…
These stylish compartment lunch boxes from The Creative Lunchbox have unique turn ‘n’ lock technology which ensures food stays super fresh. All five compartments are leakproof. The set…
When most people hear the word “gamer”, they usually add the prefix “video” subconsciously. But, while digital games have slowly become accepted as part of mainstream entertainment, the…
I’ve been a bit slow to the personal blender party and I’m always a bit skeptical about fads. However, the kind people from Nutribullet offered to send me…
Originally published in 1955, this is a 60th anniversary edition of a celebrated NZ picture book in the bestselling series by Avis Acres. By re-releasing the title, the…
Win 1 of 5 Monster High: Great Scarrier Reef DVDs and Dolls. Splash into a whole new Monster High™ World! Join the Monster High ghouls on an all…
Win 1 of 5 DVD copies of Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanut Movie. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make…
Auckland Theatre Company is putting on a production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at Selwyn College Theatre this school holidays. Whether he’s duping his mates into white-washing…
The Best of Alison Holst was first published in 1991. There is now a 2015 version of her famous “Big Red Book”. It contains vegetarian recipes, microwave recipes,…
Normally only available to members, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is giving away a 2-night family stay at its historic beach house in Smelting House Bay, Kawau…
Mother’s Day giveaway! Who needs a little bit of pampering?! The vegan, cruelty free cosmetic companies Designer Brands and 7th Heaven are giving away three packs to pamper…
I am happy when my children are happy. Sounds pretty simple right? Well, I would be fooling both myself and you to say this state of utopia…
As a parent, happiness tends to be measured by your child’s happiness. All we want is for our kids to be happy and heathy, which makes us happy…
I don’t know about you, but breakfast is by far my favourite meal of the day. But it is one so many of us have so little time…
Dear Mummy and Daddy, The day you saw that pregnancy test, was a day never to forget. I know you were scared and nervous. So nervous you took…
We have thrown some cracker birthday parties over my teen’s 15 year existence and hosting them is a lot of fun albeit kinda chaotic and exhausting!
Happiness cannot be measured by one simple, single moment. It comes in many forms. A look, smile, smell, feeling, thought, word or just simply, life.
Brassicas. These are all the good green favourites that as a kid you were made to eat because they were good for you, and if you were lucky…
Hi Jen, I was wondering if you had some advice that could help us. We have been looking for a good way to help our son release his…
Whether or not it’s autumn where you live right now, it’s a great season to celebrate. I love the glowing light on a pleasant autumn evening. And of course…
A book for all parents – BabyCues is a revolutionary parenting book. It delivers original, proven findings and practical know-how that helps to achieve natural digestive balance for…
A quirky picture book about a child and an elephant playing hide and seek.
That never-ending hunt for happiness. Do a Google search and there are countless blogs and websites on finding your true happiness and inner meaning. It’s the meaning behind…
Stay well this winter with an immunity pack from Red Seal! The pack includes the brand new New Zealand Blackcurrant Vitamin C. Not only does it strengthen the…
Win one of five DVD bundles, each containing a copy of Lego Friends: The Grand Hotel and Lego Friends: Girlz 4 Life. Lego Friends: The Grand Hotel -…
This book has simple black and white drawings, with a short paragraph with information about each one. Most are vehicles, but there are some that aren’t, like a…
Foodies rejoice! Cooking with tomatoes has just gotten better with the introduction of the sublime sealed-in flavour of Ceres Organics Fresh Italian Roma tomatoes in BPA-free Combisafe packaging.…
‘Who said Kiwis can’t fly?’ is the first children’s book from icandy founder Hamilton-Gibbs who composed the storyline during a 40 minute walk along the coastline around Mangawhai’s…
Remington Straightini is a handbag-size straightener that allows you to create super sleek styles and touch up through the day. Never a bad hair day with ceramic plates…
We have two prize packs including Farrah’s NEW Garlic Butter Wraps up for grabs. This prize is perfect for families! Each pack contains: 1x Farrah’s Garlic Butter wraps…
Get your hands on some Farrah’s NEW Sprouted Grain Wraps. Farrah’s are leaders in bringing NZ the latest food trend of sprouted grains to NZ homes. Kiwi Families…
The Russell Hobbs Vintage Collection is the key to putting that final touch of elegance on any kitchen countertop. With three shades in a striking Matte Metallic finish…
This is a wordless picture book, about a girl who finds a pencil line which becomes all sorts of things.
Win one of five copies of Alvin & The Chipmunks – The Road Chip on DVD! Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe…
Win one of five copies of Barbie Spy Squad on DVD. Barbie™ and her best friends Teresa™ and Renee™ transform from hard-working gymnasts to undercover secret agents in…
Win one of three prize packs, each containing the six latest book releases from Lonely Planet Kids. Bring some of the world’s most exciting cities to life with…
Operators of Waitomo Glowworm Caves are proud to announce the wonderful world of New Zealand’s native glowworm is being brought to life, with the launch of a set…
Linden Leaves Aromatherapy Synergy ‘Absolute Dreams’ Oil is a wonderful body oil but also makes a fantastic bath oil, leaving your skin feeling and smelling absolutely amazing -…
New Zealand toy company, ZURU – the creators of the global sensations Robo Fish and Bunch O Balloons, are giving Kiwi kids even more of a reason to…
Win a family pass to see Auckland Zoo’s new African savannah development, opening Friday 25 March. Go on safari without leaving town! Auckland Zoo is opening their stunning…
I haven’t read Amelia Freer’s first book, Eat. Nourish. Glow. However, apparently due to demand for recipes to accompany her first book, she has written this companion cook…
Auckland Live presents: Trash Test Dummies Side-splitting laughs meets amazing circus stunts as three dexterous dummies take out the trash and take to the stage! With astonishing feats of…
Sir Scallywag is asked by the king to retrieve the golden sausage that will make the king live for ever. Of course, there’s an interesting twist!
Hello World is a sequel to Mrs Mo’s Monster. Monster is bored because Mr and Mrs Mo are busy, so he takes off for an adventure which turns…
Short easy bike rides provides description of 52 rides throughout New Zealand suitable for taking younger less experienced riders on. The book gives good coverage of rides throughout…
Feel like breathing new life into your home but unsure where to start? Learn how to upcycle your items into stylish and functional pieces with Reclaim That.
I have always been taught to tell the truth so here it is… I have kids. Three of them actually – so that makes me a ‘Dad’ -…
The prankster and the ghost is a new book by R. L. Stedman. I’ve reviewed three of Stedman’s books previously and you can find the reviews here:
Easter is coming early this year and there are so many ways to get crafty over Easter! It’s a great way to get your kids (and you!) in…
We’re so blessed to have access to the array of birdlife that we can see every day as a New Zealander. Eleven iconic birds are detailed in this…
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These early days of a new school years are really important for how our young people will learn to get the best out of their school year. Here…
Short Easy Bike Rides: 52 of the best. This descriptive book title is true to what the well-known bike guru author Jonathon Kennett delivers: Short – less that…
Our feature at the moment is New Beginnings and over the last couple of months, we’ve heard HEAPS of amazing stories about people who have had all kinds…
This is a photographic record of the British Royal Family from 1901 (the death of Queen Victoria) to the modern day. Showcasing six monarchs, The Royals will take…
“When the hippo came to Havelock, no one quite knew what to do. There are no hippos in New Zealand. Well, only in the zoo.” So starts this…
When a child is born, her brain has been given a starter set of instructions as to how to lay its basic structure out and begin the important…
The cupboard of dreams. High on the top shelf in the linen cupboard are new beginnings for the three children and the two grandchildren we raised – school…
Around the world, caring for mothers after childbirth has traditionally been a matter of great importance. In many societies the practical knowledge of how to help mothers after…
It’s hard not to love the Ice Age films, they have been a smash hit for both parents and kids alike and now for the very first time…
The premise of Mum’s the Word is that when people have kids – and particularly, when they leave a career to do so – it can be really…
Munch Eco Hero is an innovative baby feeding set made from rice husks, so it is 100% biodegradable.
Little is as exciting as seeing your child take their first steps. Simultaneously, little is as daunting, stressful or nerve-wracking as this new ability to walk – it…
After separating one of the last things you think about is how you will manage the job of parenting with your ex partner!
Tiger and Leopard are having an all-out jungle quarrel about whether stripes or spots are best. More members of the jungle weigh in and try to sort out…
If you were thinking school fundraising cookbooks were the variety that is spiral bound and a simple list of recipes in a basic typeset…. well it would appear…
In the life of a garden it always feels like you are in the middle of something, the middle of a season, weeding, watering or harvesting. But rarely…
We get it – parenting is hard at the best of times. School is back and you’re busy packing lunches and managing an ever-changing schedule of sports training,…
Be in to win one of five On the Go Stroller Hooks and Clips Prize Packs from Dreambaby® each valued at $29.89! Each prize pack includes: 1 pack…