Easter is a time of vibrant colours, new beginnings, and of course, plenty of chocolate! It’s also a brilliant opportunity to get those creative juices flowing. Drawing is…
My kids and I spent the evening making Easter-inspired crafts after school. I decided to make an Easter wreath, so then the kids took all the supplies for…
Easter is just around the corner so I’m making these cute little Easter bunny and Easter chick terracotta pots for our Easter Hunt this year.
With Easter just around the corner I thought I would take the kids through a step by step drawing of an Easter bunny popping out of an egg.…
We just love Easter at Kiwi Families HQ. We like to include a bunch of activities, and story-telling, in the lead up to Easter weekend. And we try to make it…
If you’re looking for a fun, and easy, Easter craft to do with your kids, try this out. This Easter bunny silhouette craft is suitable for all ages.…
We want to make some cards to give to the Grandparents for Easter this year. We were thinking something Easter egg related, and we came up with this…
I’ve been thinking about making yoghurt bark for a while now. And I thought, what better time than Easter to give it a whirl. We try not to overdo…
With Easter just around the corner, I thought it was time to focus my attention on some fun and cute Easter crafts. I couldn’t go past this idea…
Here’s 5 easy Easter activities to make with kids. Spending time together on a food, or craft, activity is an awesome way to make some memories during your time…
Easter is a great time for story telling and here are three lovely books for you and your children. We’ve got two packs, each containing one each of…
Egg-citing Easter Shrinkies will hit supermarket shelves this week (March 24), available in all Farmer Brown Colony laid eggs. Simply slip a decorative Farmer Brown Shrinkies sleeve over…
Do we have the Easter Bunny to thank for a couple of days off each autumn? Does the New Zealand government have such sympathy with chocolate lovers that…
It’s soon to be Easter, and Kiwi Families is giving you the opportunity to win a beautiful collection of Easter books to share with your children. The books…
After the sad death of Margaret Mahy last year, the title of greatest living children’s author in New Zealand must go to Joy Cowley, author of literally hundreds…
Looking for some great family entertainment this Easter? The CocaCola Easter Show is back and we’ve got a family pass (RRP $50) to give away to one lucky…
My husband and I were excited about taking our two preschoolers to the Easter Show but hadn’t let our expectations rise too high. The start of Easter weekend…
It’s almost Easter and the smell of chocolate is in the air! I thought it would be good to have some Easter crafts for kids that you can…
The Coca-Cola Easter Show is coming and we’re thrilled to have two family passes to give away! Check out out ‘What’s On’ blog for more information about the…
The All New Coca-Cola Easter Show is just around the corner – taking place in Auckland from Thursday April 5th to Monday April 9th at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds.
Ask a child what happens at Easter, and chances are they will tell you all about chocolate eggs and Easter Bunnies, but Easter is more than that. Some…
Let’s talk politics—but not the boring, fall-asleep-in-the-high-school-hall kind. We’re talking about a tax that could’ve helped fund your kid’s school lunches, speech therapy, or that local maternity ward…
If your child falls apart the moment they lose—whether it’s a game, a test, a turn, or a race—you’re not alone. If you’ve felt that flush of secondhand…
Want to add an extra bit of fun to holidays throughout the year? Printable activities are a brilliant way to get the kiddos involved and make celebrations feel…
Matariki — the Māori New Year — is one of the most significant events in the New Zealand calendar, and in our house it’s become one of our…
New Zealand School Holiday Dates 2026 & 2027 Planning family life around school terms just got easier. Below you’ll find the complete NZ school holiday dates for 2026…
Christmas in New Zealand is celebrated on 25 December, which is summer in the Southern Hemisphere – this makes a lot of what we experience over our festive season…
Your child’s 1st birthday party is not just a celebration of their first year, but one of yours as well. It’s a birthday party to recall milestones and…
Mother’s Day is a special day where mothers all around the world are recognised and celebrated. The celebration takes many forms from house to house, and country to…
Wellington provides a scintillating range of things to do and places to go for all members of the family throughout the year. Here’s our list of 31 Things to do in…
Having kids create their own gift bags is a really cool way to add a special touch to any gift. It also helps save a lot of wasted…
Egg Cartons are great for crafting. Kids can make so many fun and simple crafts with them. I love the simplicity of this egg carton flower idea. And…
As the days get shorter, I begin to wonder how much longer we can sit out on our deck enjoying the sunshine. There’s so much of New Zealand to enjoy before we head…
This year, I made it my mission to start creating a set of quality dress up’s for my kids that don’t cost the earth. We have a special…
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…
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…
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…
Did you spot a lot of posts and comments on Facebook and Twitter over the Mother’s Day weekend from mums all around the world?
Improv for Kids The Improvisors Circa Theatre, Wellington 7 -18 April (no Sunday performance) $10 per person
Stuck for ideas on what to do with the kids this Easter? Located just a two and a half hour drive from Auckland is the wonderful world of…
I always find it so inspiring to hear about the way that different families create their lives and this is certainly the case with Siri, Gus and Liv…
The colder months are a great time to get into arts and crafts with your preschooler. It’s not just fun, they’re learning too. Whether you love getting messy…
I don’t know about you, but when I think about Easter, I think about eggs. Mostly often, it’s chocolate eggs but don’t forget traditional eggs, too! This recipe…
Kids specialise in concrete thinking. The idea of praying and concepts like gratitude and forgiveness can be pretty hard to grasp – even for adults! You can help everyone…
Would you like to know your neighbours better? When I was a little girl, our elderly neighbours had spare keys to our house. We fed each other’s pets during…
Teaching children about gardening gives them confidence and skills for life. Kings Seeds new ranges of Children’s Easy Peasy Seed Selections are specially designed to inspire kids to…
DreamWorks’ newest animated adventure Rise of the Guardians is a fun-filled and magical story about the legendary guardians – Jack Frost, the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Tooth…
These school holidays, enter to win and keep the whole family entertained with a selection of movies new to Blu-ray™ and DVD. Follow an unlikely boy hero who…
Hot Cross Buns are an Easter tradition in New Zealand. Here’s a twist on an old recipe, combining both of the popular varieties of bun: chocolate and dried…
Passover is a Jewish festival that is celebrated all over the world. Read about the history of Passover and get ideas for celebrating Passover with your family in…
Shrove Tuesday is a great day for pancake lovers, but Shrove Tuesday also has a special religious significance for Christians, and provides a valuable message for people all…
The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is an enormous celebration for Chinese people. The New Year celebrations span 15 days from the date of the first full…
Here’s a useful summary of festivals, events and public holidays in New Zealand as well as the 2014 and 2015 dates for each and what each holiday celebrates.
Education can take a back foot when a teen becomes a parent. Teen Parent Units are schools for young mums and dads.
Here are some free or low cost craft activities for young children. Fabric and ceramic painting, mosaics and more. Find it all in Craft Activities for 4 –…
Have you ever noticed how some people have an inner calm about them? They appear serene like a calm pond whilst others seem more turbulent like Cook Strait…
In our Kiwi Families article Eating Out there is some great advice on eating out happily as a family and keeping it healthy too!
Cardmaking is quite literally making cards, however there is more than one style of cardmaking and hundreds of different techniques. Originally card making gained popularity with the introduction…
On Easter Monday at 1 p.m., I went to one of the hardest funerals I have ever been to. It was to celebrate the life of Alison (Aly)…