The Baby Bjorn Active is a great baby carrier.
What a cruel end to a lazy, warm summer! Kids’ feet cramped by shoes; t-shirts and togs replaced with stiff uniforms, and parents girding themselves to become disciplinarians again.…
We’re flying head first into the new school year and, if you’re like us, we’re cracking into the start of another crazy year as best prepared as we can…
In our series on Great Kiwi Families we get to meet kiwis (new and old!) who are doing cool things. Jackie Kulak is a new-to-New Zealand mum with…
After 9 years of me being the “primary caregiver”, hubby and I are now swapping roles! It’s definitely a new beginning and a new chapter for us.
Many of us will have set out resolutions and goals for big new changes for the New Year. However, for our family to run smoothly, and to keep…
Charlie can whistle now. He worked it out on his own, more or less. One day, quite by mistake, out came a toot tweet, and he giggled, Hey!…
A common question parents ask cycling instructors is “how will my child become more confident on a bike?” Kiwi cycling instructor Marilyn Northcotte passes on her tips for parents…
The New Year is always a time for resolutions and the chance for change. Sometimes (if not most of the time) we go for the grand gesture, only…
When to Rob a Bank is the latest book from the Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, the famous Freakonomics pair and it’s a collection of their…
We have three copies of Golden Month by Jenny Allison to be won. Caring for the world’s mothers after childbirth – this is the only guide you’ll ever…
With the sun out and the peak of summer upon us it’s the perfect time to discover the outdoors! Camping, building sandcastles, paddling in the water and even…
Perfect timing for the school year – we have three Macpac ‘Discovery’ school backpacks to give away! Practical, colourful and designed to stand up to the rigours of…
Wildflower is a warm, thoughtful collection of Drew Barrymore’s non-chronological memoirs covering childhood, her business, dating and marriage, motherhood, family relationships and friendships.
Dr Suess lovers, it’s time to get excited! Kiwi Families has five packs of two new Dr Suess titles to give away. The packs include: What Pet Should…
WIN 1 night + Continental breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children in a Family Suite at Jet Park Hotel Rotorua! Jet Park Hotel Rotorua has 63 stylish…
WIN 1 night + full cooked breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children in a Superior Twin Room at Jet Park Hotel & Conference Centre, Auckland Airport. Jet…
To look at me, you might see a bit of a Mumsie. And you’d be right! I’m 46 years old, with two daughters, a sedate driving style and…
With schools about to head back, it’s important to make sure that your children are getting all of the nutrients from their diet in order to reach their…
According to Statistics New Zealand, 30 September is New Zealand’s most common birthday. If this stat. is anything to go by, there are lots of babies being made…
Blue Coconut Cooking Oil is the most versatile cooking and beauty product in the NZ market and is a “must have” in every Kiwi’s Summer shopping basket! Pure,…
Nigella Lawson is back – causing us to slow down, pause and enjoy feel good food. Sounds good, right? From bowlfood (soups and noodle dishes) to tasty sides…
Tim Winton’s latest book – Island Home – is a memoir, rather than his usual novel genre. And yet, the book is a beautiful collection of essays which…
There’s an exciting new kids’ concept store now open in Auckland – Grey + Wild. They stock a full range of international kids clothing, interior and accessory brands!…
To celebrate Back to School and encourage Kiwi kids to put pen to paper, we have three BIC prize packs valued at $150 to give away. Pioneers of…
Let’s Explore! Kiwi Families has three prize packs up for grabs, each containing the three latest sticker activity books from Lonely Planet Kids. In the “Let’s Explore…” books,…
It’s Crunch Time for School Snacks with Nature Valley™ – The Kings of Crunchy! Kids will love the new Nature Valley™ Crunchy range, which offers great tasting snacks…
Landscapes of New Zealand is a new book by acclaimed photographer Warren Jacobs, which showcases the country’s amazing contours from north to south. New Zealand is such a…
Sonoma Meets Miss Mouse is a heartwarming tale of a little girl named Sonoma and her new best friend. Through the warm, vibrant illustrations and rich text, children…
One of the most well-known attractions in Rotorua, Rainbow Springs has existed in various forms since 1929. These days, it’s a nature park and kiwi conservation site. In…
When I think of Rotorua, the very first thing I think of is hot pools and a visit is not complete without heading to the pools. Polynesian Spa…
One of New Zealand’s parenting classics, He’ll Be OK by legendary Celia Lashlie has been published in a special new edition to mark ten years since its original…
Have you seen how young children struggle to hold pencils and wondered if there was an easier way? We don’t expect our pre-school and primary school children to…
We’ve known the good people at Jet Park Auckland for a while now and the Kiwi Families team has often commented that New Zealand could do with more…
This reusable food wrap is an alternative product to regular plastic wrap. It can be used over the top of jars, ends of cheese, or just to wrap…
I had great memories of Rainbow Springs as a kid. Memories of the pools filled with trout have stuck with me for most of my life. So I…
It’s the best of the best from Simon and Alison Holst – New Zealand’s wholesome, thrifty household names of the home kitchen. You will find over 250 items…
Anyone else find it challenging to travel with kids? I’m pretty sure it’s not just me! Way back in 1952, a father named Kemmons Wilson was sick of being charged…
Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE Aquarium is a bit of a kiwi institution. Opened in 1985, many New Zealand kids will have fond memories of visiting the iconic aquarium…
This is a retelling of the legend of how Wellington Harbour was created. Ngake and Whataitai are two taniwha who live in a beautiful lake, but one day…
The Munch Lunch Cooler can be used as a cold and a hot pack. However its primary purpose is to keep lunch cool inside warm summer school bags…
The Bakehouse is powerful novel about war – not set in a warzone, but instead in suburban New Zealand. Bert wants nothing more than be old enough to…
Oh, Chelsea. You just keep getting better. I loved Everyday Delicious more than At My Table. And I might just love Homemade Happiness best of all. But the…
Kiwi team Gillian Candler and Ned Barraud have put together a beautiful, simple guide to NZ bushlife for preschoolers and school age children. This text is one in…
Nadia Lim’s Fresh Start Cookbook is the newest offering from the 2011 MasterChef New Zealand winner and “My Food Bag” founder. It includes over 100 recipes for lasting…
Dictator is a book about Cicero one of Julius Caesar’s associates and sometimes friend. It tells of Cicero’s efforts to keep the ideals of Rome alive and how…
Munch have a philosophy – to do what is possible to prevent growing childhood obesity rates. A lofty and important aim. So here is their t shirt, reinforcing…
In 2008, the horrific murder of Sophie Elliott by her former boyfriend and university tutor, Clayton Weatherston, shocked the nation. During the police investigation it became clear Sophie’s…
To celebrate Letter Writing Day and encourage Kiwi kids to put pen to paper and write a letter to Santa this Christmas, we have one BIC prize pack valued…
There will be lies and then there will be the truth is a novel by Nick Lake. The book follows Shelby Jane Cooper – a 17 year old…
Pineapple Heads is 100% natural, Kiwi made hair and bath care products for little people…they also make perfect stocking stuffers for Christmas! Created without any bad stuff, Pineapple…
“The Pale North” is a book set in Wellington and elsewhere, by Hamish Clayton from Hawkes Bay. It tells a story about a man wandering the streets of…
“Don’t stress”- haha- who even says this 4 weeks out from Christmas? Well, I’m giving the “don’t stress” idea a go – surely it seems worth a try?…
With this beautiful wooden kitchen in white and silver colours, your little one will be cooking up a storm. This great wooden kitchen comes with a range of…
Win a Goodbyn Lunch Pack to help you pack an amazing lunch! Eat Better, Pack Smarter and Save Money! For those asking for a bigger Goodbyn lunchbox, this…
Experience the ultimate animal adventure at Orana Wildlife Park, New Zealand’s only open range zoo. Visitors can see New Zealand’s only gorillas, hand feed giraffe, meet rhino face…
There’s no going back, Agent. Once you enter this book, your training will begin as you join the secret world of spies. You’ll rise through the ranks from…
Learning is something that we humans are programmed to do. We arrive helpless and dependent but wired to acquire language, and anyone who’s ever lived with a toddler…
You hear this said all the time, “we live in a different world these days…” Well, I’ve been thinking about things that are ‘different’… but also somehow the same,…
Life Love Living Learning Without one there are none of the others. Our bodies, hearts and minds connect each of us to ourselves, others and the world through…
I look at my 3 year old lying on the couch with his iPad and have mixed thoughts. First the Mummy Guilt, that he shouldn’t spend so much time…
Getting kids outside is an uphill struggle in this technologically wired world. In their desire to build and create in Minecraft they are losing ‘Life-craft’ knowledge. Food doesn’t…
A lot happens in our New Zealand Summer school holidays. We have the long summer holiday itself, Christmas, New Year and then the build up to going…
Having recently celebrated (or not) my 66th birthday, I have had time to reflect on my journey. On many stages of this journey I frequently thought I knew…
One of the major challenges within your blended family will be how to bond your stepchildren with your own children. We all have that ideal fantasy, The Brady…
My daughter turned ONE recently and one of the dishes I created for my guests were rice paper rolls filled with prawns. This dish is beautiful to prepare…
From the mythical heart of Greece to the fruits of the Black Sea coast; from Croatian and Albanian flavors to the spices and aromas of Turkey and beyond—the…
My kids and I visited a local craft fair recently and all three of us were captured by some delightful paper decorations that were for sale. My son was particularly…
In a world dazzled by the latest gadgets and mesmerized by Internet videos, the humble book seems like the most ordinary thing that could be. And perhaps it…
We’re giving away a MILK Books Voucher worth US$100 to help one lucky winner capture their family’s most precious moments in a custom-made photo book or album! All…
Kurio is an amazing new product, and we have one to give away to make your Christmas a splendid one – thanks to Warehouse Stationery! The Kurio is…
Repel insect repellent has protected Kiwi nature lovers and overseas adventurers for over 30 years. With a range of expert products suitable for the whole family, Repel is…
Win a family pass (4 tickets) to a Hi-5 House of Dreams show – 3 show locations to chose from! Join Hi-5 and friends for a brand new…
To celebrate the upcoming release of Disney•Pixar’s THE GOOD DINOSAUR on December 31st, Walt Disney Studios have 5 x prize packs to give away. Each fantastic prize pack…
Make a fast rag tag Christmas garland…… and a cheat to make it even faster! Hello again……
The Munch Baggie white and blue star is a classy, sturdy all-in-one reusable wrap that is suitable for carting muffins or other small goods in a lunch bag,…
Our Little Foxes delivers monthly craft and activity boxes to kids aged 3-10. With a different theme every month, your children will be inspired to become a little…
Win one of two $30 Gift Vouchers for truly healthy food from the Purebread online store. A Purebread voucher makes the perfect Christmas present for friends and family! …
Kiwi Families have a prize to give away from Writing Excellence – you are able to choose from option 1 or option 2 as detailed below: Set option…
pod is one of the smallest, most compact and lightweight portable highchairs. Functional and elegant in style, pod clips neatly to most table-tops. The neat and robust aluminium…
We are so pleased to have 5 x Dreambaby® Travel System Insect Netting Value Pack prizes each valued at $24.99 to give away. Just in time for your…
Be into win one of three Treasures Newborn nappy boxes valued at $45 each – that’s 144 Newborn nappies, thanks to Treasures! Your precious baby needs extra tender…
Coming into the summer months meals need to be simple, yet tasty. This smoked chicken salad is such a delightful dinner as a main course for 4-6 people but…
Proving that parents will do just about anything for a longer evening and/or better night’s sleep, The Rabbit Who Wants To Fall Asleep has become a bestseller. In…
Yes- it’s possible to have a beautiful Christmas tree with minimal effort! Late November wouldn’t be late November if someone wasn’t trying to get you into the festive mood……
Geoff Chapple began ‘a year-long journey to seek out the powerful forces that shape this country’ and has written about his findings in Terrain. Along the way he…
Enter the magical world of JillE Poetry, where rhymes and rhythms come to life. With a touch of the ridiculous! Author and award-winning educator, Jill Eggleton, shares her…
Poems enrich children’s vocabulary and enhance literacy. Penned by best-selling author Jill Eggleton, Don’t Stand under a Fu Fu Tree and If I Had a Dragon, are humorous…
JillE Books gives voice to Jill Eggleton’s desire to write children’s read-aloud picture books; fun stories which captivate the imagination and use rich vocabulary – think onomatopoeia and…
As a parent, doing what is best for your baby is your number one priority. So when you are told to not expose children under the age of…
This year Barbie® Glitter Hair Doll tops Christmas lists – because a girl needs to be able to create a fabulous hairstyle that’s ready for anything! FEATURES: •…
Little Elliot lives in a Big City, but leads a quiet life. He’s just a little guy so life can present some challenges. He gets through by enjoying…
Hi guys! We’re really excited that you’re coming to New Zealand. My kids love to sing and dance along to your songs.
You can own the complete adventures of Hairy Maclary in one volume. And it comes with a CD reading the stories and telling the background of where the…
I have been thinking about traditions, and family, and how to make the effort lately. It’s easier not to make the effort. You feel the desire not to…
My heart died a little bit when my daughter got ill and my arms could not comfort her. When she looked at the light, and turned towards the…
Join Snowplanet in kick starting the ho-ho-ho holiday season by welcoming Santa to Snowplanet on November 21st! They have created a fantastic and magical winter wonderland where Santa…
Summer’s a’knockin’ at the door, and I find myself wanting light, delicious, crisp items on my plate in the evenings. This book will help you ‘include more ‘greens’…
See our article Choosing the right lunch box.
With three separate storage compartments, removable snack pods and dividers, as well as the handy sandwich seatbelt, the Rubbish Free Lunch Box ensures your lunch and snacks remain…