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…
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,…
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…
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’…
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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…
The Goodbyn Portions On-The-Go is a compact, versatile set for active, healthy lifestyles. It is the perfect set for both kids and adults. All items fit in the…
Sara is 28 and has never been outside Sweden – except in the (many) books she reads. When her elderly penfriend Amy invites her to come and visit…
When kindy starts posting stern notices about the amount of rubbish being accumulated after a mealtime, you know they mean business! One way to cut the wrap (heh…
The Goodbyn Hero is a bento box that’s perfect for school and work. With Goodbyn Hero, you choose 3 to 5 compartments and the pack includes two leakproof…
The Boy at the Top of the Mountain is a new novel from the author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. “Pierrot knows nothing about the Nazis…
Pack your on-the-go favourites for school, work, play, and travel, and this bento system will ensure that all your meals are fresh and tasty when mealtime rolls around.…
Yumbox 4 compartment is a kid friendly bento style lunch box with a single leakproof lid. The pre-portioned illustrated tray guides you in packing a healthy lunch with…
Win a family pass to a Hi-5 House of Dreams show – 3 show locations to chose from! Join Hi-5 and friends for a brand new national tour Dream…
Barbie and her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure releases on DVD on 4 November and we have 5 copies to giveaway! Four sisters. A long-lost treasure. A…
Just occasionally, as a reviewer, a book arrives that takes your breath away. Little Elliot – Big Family has become our family’s new favourite. It is entrancing. “A…
Miss L is 7 and continually soils her undies (heavy skid marks) and once at the local pools, pooed her togs. We thought this was because she was…
KIWIGARDEN is a family-owned business in the ‘Fruit Bowl’ of New Zealand – the Hawke’s Bay. They source crisp, crunchy apples, the sweetest sweetcorn and farm fresh yoghurt…
This beautiful adaptation of the beloved The Boy and The Moon, winner of multiple international independent film awards, tells the story of a boy who swims the deepest…
Summer is just around the corner and lunch boxes can get so hot. Why not try our NEW Munch Lunch Coolers…that are so ‘cool’. They come in three…
The folk at Annie’s have a passion for health and wellness and believe the best nutrition comes straight from nature, because nature knows best! Their promise is to only ever…
Win an Android tablet, thanks to Slingshot’s new Ultimate Mobile Broadband Bundle All Slingshot Fibre and VDSL plans now come with a free 7” Android tablet (while stocks…
Oh Me, Oh My! Is the story of parrot and all her jungle friends. They’ve lost the sun – where can it have gone? Each has their own…
Power bills. They’re something that we parents don’t get overly excited about, especially when we’re digesting the huge figure in that dreaded white envelope that appears in the…
One of the things we love about our series on Great Kiwi Families is the way that we get to meet so many people who are following their…
Up on the world’s highest mountain, the sky is tinged the black colour of space and the air is almost too thin to breathe. How did Ed, a…
To celebrate the launch of the VitaPet Trick 4 Treats promotion (where your dog could be on TV) Kiwi Families is pleased to have a $100 VitaPet Dog…
Edward Lear’s classic poem, The Owl and the Pussy-cat, beautifully illustrated by Charlotte Voake and introduced with a foreword by Julia Donaldson.
The gripping sequel to the bestselling YA novels I am not Esther and I am Rebecca. Four years after Rebecca fled the religious community The Children of the…
Rhyme & Reo: aeiou teaches Te Reo to small children, presenting a fun way to learn Maori vowel sounds and illustrated with fun images.
Sneaky Snake happens upon Baby Kangaroo after he’s become separated from his Mother. Should Baby Kangaroo trust Sneaky Snake, or is he trying to mislead the poor little…
Spring has arrived! Well – at least on some days. It’s lovely to make the most of spring flowers while we can. And here’s a fun spring activity…
Do you have a #Screenie in the house? Do you want to introduce them to the magic of cinema from around the world? Screenies International Film and Media…
ZURU MY MAGICAL MERMAID, WAVE 2 and MY MAGICAL SEAHORSE are enchanting and exciting new additions to the multi award-winning ROBO Fish Line. With ZURU’s cutting edge aquatic…
A kiwi retelling of the tremendously popular children’s classic ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’, this new release illustrated by Patrick McDonald presents beautiful pictures of kiwi vistas…
Hi Jen, I have a nine-year-old boy who is very pessimistic and has developed a real talent for spotting problems. Even though we are very fortunate in our…
I have a dream. And it really is that – a dream. Because this will never be a reality. I would love to give up sugar. But ALL…
To most people this might mean travel, career, money, success, so what does it mean to me? In my previous life, pre-children that is, I would have said,…
It’s taken as read in modern ‘first-world’ existence that everyone should follow their dreams – after all, how else can you expect to be happy? Failing to…
Sticks and stones may break my bones and make my carrots wonky!