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…
One of the hardest decisions we ever had to make as a family was to withdraw our 8 year old daughter from school and embark on our adventure…
Biking to school can be a great way for kids to get exercise, develop confidence and learn to share the road safely with other cyclists and motorists. But…
After the summer break, it’s time to get ready to send the kids back to school. We become used to relaxed mornings, fun outings, seeing friends and family,…
Your child’s first day at school is a milestone for both you and your child. It’s an exciting time; however, you might feel anxious and your child may…
Treat the family to a half-day or full day outing at a wildlife sanctuary. This is an outdoor experience for both adults and children of all ages, where…
Movies have been around for more than a century and we have all grown up with them. They have become an integral part of family entertainment, whether they…
Travel games like car cricket and 20 questions can make those long trips bearable. Try some of these road trip car games and activities the next time you’re…
We all need some new places to visit these school holidays. Find some new and interesting places to visit in your area. Parks, reserves, playgrounds, bushwalks and more.
School holidays are a great time to ‘push play’ with your children. So let’s get physical these school holidays!
Holidays can be really expensive, so finding some free activities for the children is great. Once you start thinking about it, there’s actually lots of 100% free holiday outing…
There are things you need to know about school holiday programmes. Read about different holiday programmes, how they work, and other care options in our article.
Planning for school holidays can make them smoother, easier on the pocket, and more fun for all. Here’s 5 top tips for planning the school holidays.
This article on school lunches gives great advice from a parent and registered dietitian on what to provide for kids’ school lunch boxes.
Getting kids to school can be a trial and transport to school can be quite a tricky decision to make. There are options! Read more in our Transport…
Back to school. Time to dig out the school stationery lists but what does it all mean? Read our School Stationery article for a guide to what is…
Buying new school shoes can be a tricky business. Check out the handy guide for finding the best school shoes for your child in our buying new school shoes article.
What is the B4 School Check? What does School Ready mean? How do I know if my child is Ready? Check the essentials to prepare your child for…
Preparing healthy school lunches requires thought and planning. Find some tips and information about nutritional needs in our School Lunches article.
It can be tough buying school clothes that are practical but cool for the playground. We’ve got some top tips for buying school clothes to help make your job…
Buying school bags is about more than just the way they look. We cover some of the more serious aspects of buying a school bag in our School…
Making the shift back into school mode can be tough for children and parents. If you’re feeling a bit nervous about making the switch, here are 5 key…
She’s a hard road finding the perfect lunch box, and let me tell you, I’ve been giving it a shot.
Print our Intermediate School First Day Checklist to help in getting ready for school.
Print off a “First Day Checklist” for when your child starts primary school in NZ. Here’s a generic checklist of items your child will need when he or…
A new school year can bring starting school and back to school anxiety. Find ideas and advice here about easing starting school and back to school anxiety you…
