This book became my parenting lifeline for a few critical years when my children were young. It was so helpful that I bought and gave away dozens of…
In my eyes Bloom festival couldn’t be in a better location. Matakana Country Park is just an hour north of central Auckland, and just two kilometres north of…
In the Disney comedy, BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA, a pampered pooch named Chloe (voice of DREW BARRYMORE) finds herself accidentally lost in the mean streets of Mexico without a…
In this update of Jules Verne’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” Brendan Fraser will portray a geologist who, with his teenage son, discovers a message hidden…
The story follows two NASA trained chimpanzees; Lucy (a well trained, disciplined, typical “company woman”) and Ham (a classic good-natured goofball) who have to forego their usual comforts…
All the loveable characters are back — Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo, King Julien, Maurice and the penguins — in…
Fantasy and reality collide when a hotel handy man, Skeeter Bronson (played by Adam Sandler) reluctantly agrees to look after his niece and nephew in order to help…
Bolt, a German Shepherd, has lived his whole life as the star of a television show. When he winds up stranded in his trailer in the Nevada desert,…
Igor is a playfully irreverent comedy that brings a new twist to the classic monster genre. In a world filled with Mad Scientists and Evil Inventions, one talented…
An unforgettable story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life.
Once upon a time, in the faraway kingdom of Dor, there was magic in the air, raucous laughter aplenty and gallons of mouth-watering soup. But a terrible accident…
An orphaned brother and sister hide their dog in a vacant hotel, which soon becomes a place for nine other dogs who have been abandoned. The brother is…
What if mankind had to leave Earth, and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off?
Alvin, Simon, Theodore… A shameless reprise or bringing an animated treasure to a new generation? 80s toon ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ cracks the big screen with Jason Lee…
Elina, heroine of the Fairytopia films tells her friend Bibble the story of Flutterfield, a faraway kingdom populated by fairies with butterfly wings. Henna, the evil butterfly fairy…
The characters of C.S. Lewis’s timeless fantasy come to life once again in this newest installment of the “Chronicles of Narnia” series, in which the Pevensie siblings are…
The follow-up to the action hit “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight” reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne.
The genius that is Dr. Seuss has had his fair share of sabotaging (with the recent live action ‘The Grinch’ and ‘The Cat In The Hat’)… now Horton…
It’s 1957 and Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) and his friend Mac (Ray Winstone) find their situation compromised in the Roswell desert when soviet agents, led by psychic Irana…
Po the Panda (Jack Black), a lowly waiter in a noodle restaurant, is a kung fu fanatic whose shape doesn’t exactly lend itself to kung fu fighting. In…
Based on the children’s book by Wendy Orr, a kind of updated Robinson Crusoe tale. Nim’s Island is an exotic and adventurous place ruled by a young girl’s…
A fantasy film based on the best-selling book series, with an array of magical creatures including Brownies, Boggarts, Goblins and Faeries. Peculiar things start to happen the moment…
Filmed in Wellywood, and The South Island™, this is a distinctly Scottish tale about a lonely boy called Angus who discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a mythical…
On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, fans young and old will join such favorite characters as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé…
Wish granted! Soar away on a magic carpet ride of non-stop laughs and thrills in one of the most spectacular adventures of all time! Now meticulously restored and…
This enchanting tale begins in Paris, when a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to her family a family of adorable high-society cats. But when Edgar,…
17 year old Marty McFly got home early last night. 30 years early. In this long-time favorite, eccentric inventor Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) turns a DeLorean into a…
A great love story. Reflecting an age of innocence and a time of wonder, no film better captures the pure magic of Disney than BAMBI – the world’s…
The magic of love comes alive in this spirited animated version of one of the most beautiful stories ever told, an enchanting fairy tale that will transport your…
Tom Hanks won rave reviews for his Oscar nominated performance (1988, Best Actor) as a twelve-year-old boy trapped inside a thirty-year-old body in director Penny Marhsall’s winning comedy.
Life is a journey. Enjoy the trip. After taking moviegoers magically into the realm of toys, bugs, monsters, fish and superheroes, the masterful storytellers and technical wizards at…
The most fantasmagorical musical entertainment in the history of everything! Let your imagination take flight with one of the most wonderful family films of all time! Dick Van…
The greatest love story every told (1957 reissue) Disney’s animated version of the beloved children’s tale about a gentle-hearted girl who attends the palace ball, where she meets…
The one…the Only…The FABULOUS When a slow stork finally delivers Mrs. Jumbo’s pint-sized baby elephant, he’s the talk of the circus. But with a pair of oversized ears,…
A little lost alien, three million light years away from home. A lonely ten-year old boy willing to take him home. Two lives changed by a timeless adventure…
Grab shell dude! From the Academy Award-winning creators of Toy Story and Monsters, Inc., it’s time to dive into FINDING NEMO – a hilarious adventure that takes you…
Unlock your imagination. Award-winning stars Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet and Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man) bring to life the story of a man who awakened the world’s imagination, and…
There are worlds beyond our own – the compass will show the way. The Golden Compass is an exciting fantasy adventure, set in a parallel world where people’s…
WARNING: May Cause Toe-Tapping. In the cold land of Antarctica, the Emperor Penguins each express their true love with a special heartsong of their own that expresses their…
Save The Day From the Academy Award-winning creators of “Toy Story”, “Monsters, Inc.” and “Finding Nemo,” comes this hilarious action-packed animated adventure about superheroes. Bob Parr used to…
It came from outer space! Something huge is on the horizon. Hogarth Hughes just rescued an enormous robot that fell from the stars to Earth. Now young Hogarth…
The most delightful characters in a dog’s age! Generations of fans have fallen in love with Walt Disney’s 15th animated masterpiece – an irresistable song-filled adventure about Lady,…
Life’s greatest adventure is finding your place in the Circle of Life. “There is more to be seen than has EVER been seen” with Disney’s crowning achievement -…
Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy. Disney’s under the sea classic: Overflowing with colourful characters and award-winning music, Disney’s THE LITTLE…
See It Again and Again with that Supercalifragilistic Music! [re-release Australia 1976] With the stirring openings strains of its Oscar -winning score and first glimpse of London from…
You Won’t Believe Your Eye. From the Academy Award-winning creators of Toy Story, comes the hilarious, monster-sized hit that has captured the hearts of critics and fans around…
A ghoulish tale with wicked humour & stunning animation. This delightfully different festive fantasy opens the door to an intriguing new world – where extraordinary surprises and captivating,…
Brilliant animation, clever new characters and fun original songs bring an imaginative twist to the magical tale of the loving toy-maker Geppetto and his puppet Pinocchio!
She rocks. She rules. She reigns. Academy Award winner Julie Andrews, enchanting newcomer Anne Hathaway and Hector Elizondo (Pretty Woman) lead a charmed cast in Disney’s THE PRINCESS…
Remy the rat is blessed (and cursed) with a refined palatte in the latest from Pixar Animation (‘Toy Story’, ‘Finding Nemo’). Not content to eat garbage with his…
The greatest fairy tale never told. You’ve never met a hero quite like Shrek, the endearing ogre who sparked a motion picture phenomenon and captured the world’s imagination…
There’s a reason why this classic tale is so often imitated and referenced — how many successful modern fairy tales still have characters singing to woodland creatures, fighting…
The Happiest Sound In All The World! Share the magical, heartwarming true-life story that has become the most popular family film of all time – Rodgers and Hammerstein’s…
The Toys Are Back In Town. Experience a spectacular new dimension of fun and adventure with Disney’s No.1 box office smash hit and the recipient of a special…
Over twenty-five years after this merry movie charmed audiences with a colourful mix of song, humour and life lessons, the Candy Man still wields magic, especially now in…
Gaiety! Glory! Glamour! We click our heels in anticipation. There’s no place like home and no movie like this one. From generation to generation, The Wizard of Oz…
Back to school is a busy time of year and there are always thousands of pieces of paper! I got this idea from a craft website and not only…
“Ding ding ding” School’s in. Sigh. Back to grind for many of us. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday with loads of fun, laughter, food and…
Do you know what your children want to be when they grow up? Maybe a doctor? A pop star? Or perhaps captain of the All Blacks? ChildFund, through…
This is the Night in the Menagerie Limited Edition Swift Mountain Buggy. I won it (I was so shocked and still am!) from Kiwi Families/Mountain Buggy not long…
The Mountain Buggy® Breeze is compact without compromising quality, strength, safety or style. It’s ideal for quick trips into town, perfect for navigating crowded streets, public transport and…
The Mountain Buggy® Terrain is the true off-roader of baby buggies with its simple design & strong construction. Its performance is unsurpassed for use on all types of…
More than one child? Mountain Buggy® Terrain is also available in a Double version. Perfect for twins, and ideal for a new baby and toddler too! This double…
The Mountain Buggy Urban has been designed from the ground up to meet the needs of parents who want a versatile pushchair to fit into any social scene,…
More than one child? Mountain Buggy® Urban is also available in a Double version. Perfect for twins, and ideal for a new baby and toddler too! This double…
The Mountain Buggy® Urban Designer has been created for those who like to be that little bit different. The Urban Designer provides all the features of the traditional…
More than one child? Mountain Buggy® Urban Designer is also available in a Double version. Perfect for twins, and ideal for a new baby and toddler too! This…
The Mountain Buggy Urban Elite is based on the classic Urban design with lots of little extras that can make all the difference. It is designed to give…
More than one child? Mountain Buggy® Urban Elite is also available in a Double version. Perfect for twins, and ideal for a new baby and toddler too! This double buggy…
The Revolutionary new Pedigree Ezilite Single Buggy is a lifestyle Buggy that is easy folding, compact and light. It is a strong, versatile buggy made in New Zealand.…
The Pedigree Sport Single Buggy is a well-known icon New Zealand buggy. It is strong and strudy, and gets passed onto friends and family. The Pedigree Sport package…
The Pedigree Sport Double Buggy is a well-known icon New Zealand buggy. It is strong and strudy, and gets passed onto friends and family. The Pedigree Sport Double…
ThePOd is a complete transportation system for your child …..walk ride fly thePOd ensures your child is comfortable, secure and happy whilst providing a convenient and extremely safe…
Kiwi Critters is a new series of small, simple picture books for children featuring Keri the Kiwi and Piri the Pukeko. The books are A6 size (quarter of…
Published six times a year, Kiwi Parent contains a wealth of topics related to pre and postnatal issues, birthing, parenting, families and education, as well as news from…
If you’ve got a baby or toddler, you’ll love this magazine. Little Treasures has been described as a “coffee group in print”. It’s crammed with detailed hands-on information…
Parenting is New Zealand’s only magazine for parents of kids aged between 0 through to 18 years. Credible and inspiring articles provide practical advice, creative ideas and hot…
Tots to Teens is a free publication that publishes 130,000 copies bi-monthly. Tots to Teens is available at the following outlets:
TummyTalk is a magazine for pregnant women living in Taranaki, produced by Active Birth Taranaki Inc. It outlines some of the choices women can make about birth, and…
Every issue of JUNIOR will bring you thought-provoking and intelligent features together with the latest news and issues on children’s health, development and education. You’ll be kept informed…
Little Kids is a new quarterly magazine for parents with kids aged two to six years. Of course it’s lots of fun having these quirky, funny, energetic little…
Being a mum is rewarding but there are bound to be times when you feel a bit overwhelmed by it all. As Australia’s leading baby magazine, Mother &…
Welcome to My Child, a quarterly, quality health and parenting magazine that informs parents about what to expect in the period from conception and pregnancy through to the…
Practical Parenting is the leading parenting magazine in Australia, introducing pregnant women to motherhood and offering insightful advice and support on pregnancy, new borns, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Every…
Prima Baby & Pregnancy is Britain’s best baby magazine. Prima Baby & Pregnancy magazine is the vital guide to pregnancy, birth, babycare and ‘toddler-hood’ for every mum and…
Reviewed by Maria Gill I have to confess I love environmental picture books, whether they’re fictional or creative non-fiction style. Just recently I received a copy of ‘One…
The set-up: This is the third book in the Juno of Taris series and this time, Juno has to face old foes in order to get on with…
Apparently my older sister Mallory was perfect. That’s not how I remember her, but it’s what my mother tells me when I’m doing something wrong. My sister certainly…
Luke is what you would call my only friend. When we were little kids our favourite game was pirates and that’s when I started calling him ‘Legless, because…
I first encountered Meg Rosoff when I read her earlier novel “How I live” now, and I was absolutely captivated by her gorgeous prose and the clever handling…
Official Kiwi Families Review by Dan Simperingham The set-up: The book revolves around a plot within a plot. Autumn, the daughter of a wealthy fund manager gets the…
Official Kiwi Families review by Emma Bassett The setup: Post 9/11, the city gathers to commemorate the space with a memorial. In a carefully choreographed (and blind) process…
Official Kiwi Families review by Emma Bassett The set-up: Roger Brown is a well known, well off headhunter who prides himself on finding the perfect candidate for the role.…
Official Kiwi Families review by Emma Bassett The set up: Janet Luke champions having your own urban Eden, stacked full of novel ideas to get you into your…
Official Kiwi Families Review by Rochelle Gribble The set-up: I’ve never met Wendyl Nissen but for the last week or so, since reading her new book, I’ve felt…
Official Kiwi Families review by Emma Bassett The set-up: The idea of a nationwide walkway has a long history. Teams of inspired and dedicated people have brought this…
Many parents have been struggling with the naughty chair, the thinking step, consequences, punishments and what their response should be to the new “anti-smacking” law change. Well known…
Do you prefer parenting advice to be brief and to-the-point? Do you find comfort in other parent’s struggles? Do you enjoy reading about the funny, quirky things that…
Are you fed up with yelling at your children? Are you fed up with your children yelling at you? Are you fed up with your children yelling at…
A laugh-out-cry-out loud book for Dads (Illustrations by Sean Roche) Fatherhood, eh? It begins with a bang, but it’s not long before that twinkle in your eye has…