Fun at Home
Fun things to do staying home for kids in Auckland
Looking for some inspiration of what to do with the kids without going out? Here are some fun things to stop your kids from getting bored at home.
Whether it’s gardening outdoors, visiting museums and galleries around the world online, streaming movies, playing board games or online games, exercise workouts at home there is bound to be something to entertain everyone in your family.
The ultimate best in family viewing streaming now on Disney+
Our top picks of the BEST family movies to watch, all available to stream now on Disney+.
Artistic Adventures for Teens: Unleashing Creative Expression and Artistic Growth
Teenage years are a time of self-discovery, creativity, and self-expression, and art and craft activities can serve as powerful outlets for teens to explore their emotions and nurture their artistic talents.
New family-friendly Discovery shows on the free-to-air channel Eden
Elmo’s adopted puppy Tango makes her Sesame Street debut – including a brand-new animated segment Elmo & Tango’s Mysterious Mysteries. Star-studded season includes appearances from Billie Eilish, Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, and Naomi Osaka.
Sesame Street’s 52nd Season Launches on TVNZ on 1st April!
Elmo’s adopted puppy Tango makes her Sesame Street debut – including a brand-new animated segment Elmo & Tango’s Mysterious Mysteries. Star-studded season includes appearances from Billie Eilish, Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, and Naomi Osaka.
FREE Halloween Colouring pages
Looking for spooky Halloween colouring pages for the kids? We have got you covered with a huge collection of fun and scary colouring sheets, all completely FREE to download in
Best Halloween Movies for Kids
Here is our pick of the 36 best Halloween movies for kid-friendly viewing to watch at home on Netflix, Disney+ and Neon. Don’t worry, we have you covered if you have little kids and need something more silly than scary too!
We’re taking the kids camping in the lounge
Being stuck at home during lockdown calls for some creativity to take the kids on an adventure at home. If you love camping, why not try indoor camping instead. Just pitch your tent or make a makeshift tent in the living room.
10 Easy Father’s Day Cards Kids Can Make at Home
Looking for easy Father’s Day cards kids can make? Try these 10 fun and FREE DIY card ideas with printables, crafts, and keepsakes for Dad.
Guide to Roblox Horse Valley Game for Parents & Kids
Horse Valley is a fun Roblox game where your kids get to train their horse, race their horses, dress them up and more. It is a fun game for all kids aged 8 years old plus and teens who like horses.
How to grow Sweet Peas with children
Sweet Peas are one of our favourite types of flowers with a beautiful scent and fun for kids to watch growing in the garden or a pot. Find out what are the best types of sweet peas, when and how to plant them and more growing tips.
Strawberry growing guide for Kiwi Families
There is nothing better than eating strawberries straight from your own garden. Find out when to plant strawberries, how to look after them and more.
Getting the garden ready for Spring Flowering Bulbs with Kids
Planting bulbs in Autumn is fun and your children will love watching the plants grow and the flowers bloom in Spring. There are lots of spring bulbs to choose from that will grow well in New Zealand gardens: Freesias, Daffodils, Jonquils, Tulips, Anemones, Ranunculus, Irises and Hyacinths.
Gardening in Autumn for kids
With Easter and school holidays coming soon, here are some gardening ideas to do with your children this autumn. March is the perfect month to plant lettuces, feijoa bambina fruit trees, pansies, violas and cyclamens in your Auckland garden.
18 of the Best New Zealand Family Cookbooks
Inspiration for family midweek dinner ideas in our favourite New Zealand family cookbooks for quick, easy and healthy meals.
Play to learn – healthy development for children in the early years
Early childhood is the most critical period in a child’s life – as the brain develops, pathways are built and critical connections are made that are essential to future learning, growth and success.