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EDITOR’S NOTE

Welcome

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s this is my first issue in my new role as the editor, I needed a new photo.

The idea was that my kids would be in it. I have three fantastic children, but as you can see, only the wee one was willing. And actually, to say he was willing is stretching it. He had to come along, and after a while, he warmed up and gave us a smile.

My other two are teenagers, and I didn’t have enough cash on me to get them in front of the camera.

It’s a shame. With children ranging from age four to 17, with a lovely 15-year-old in the middle, there just aren’t that many moments when we’re all doing the same thing. The camera rarely catches the whole family. In one day, we can move between a Peppa Pig birthday party and a school formal, from a driving lesson to a swimming lesson.

Next year, my eldest will move out to take up a position as an officer in the NZ Navy, and my youngest will have his first day at school. From then on, all of us being in the same room will be a special occasion.

In the past few weeks, I’ve caught myself wishing the end of this year away, muttering that I can’t wait for it to be over. There’s no doubt it’s been a tough one; a year filled with new anxieties, change, and fresh worries about how the future will look. Like most of us, I feel tired of it, but I will never forget those four weeks of lockdown at home as a family, just us. Those were strange times, but for a brief moment, it was kind of perfect.

I hope you enjoy the summer break and soak up the precious times with family celebrating the holidays. See if you can grab a family photo!

P.S. You will notice that the magazine looks and feels a little different this time.

Because of a shortage of our usual paper stock due to COVID, this issue has been printed using an alternative.

Anna Scaife / Editor anna@27publishers.co.nz @familytimesnewzealand

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Contents

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FEATURES 7 10

A head start Stem cell storage – a potential lifesaver

12​ Sleep baby, sleep

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REGULARS

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Between school and home

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Visit the future

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More play at primary school

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Stunning South Island

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Welcome Note

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A window to your child’s health

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Destination Aotearoa

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Help is at hand

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Helping kids get school-ready

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Get crafty: That’s a wrap

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Books and Beats

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The St Andrew’s difference

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Food: Strawberry French toast

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We love...

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Period talk – right first time

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Pop Up Penguins

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What’s On Christchurch

Bigger and better

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Kiwi kids

Kids' sports: finding the balance between too little and too much

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Giveaways

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Christchurch Marketplace

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Sink or swim

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Trout and about

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Stay and play

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Waikato wonders

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BOOKS AND BEATS

Books

Books, books, wonderful books!

CRISSI BLAIR picks out the best pages for all ages.

Tu Meke Tuatara

Egg and Spoon: An Illustrated Cookbook

By Malcolm Clarke Illus. Flox (Aka Hayley King)

By Alexandra Tylee Illus. Giselle Clarkson

Little Love $30 Tahi Tuatara is feeling down, and his friend Roger Ruru tries to cheer him up with a hill climb, a swim at the beach, and some delicious food. But nothing works, until a call of distress distracts them and they must go to rescue Pepe Penguin, caught in some plastic rubbish and seaweed. Messages about being a supportive friend and looking after the environment are easily understood through this fabulously illustrated and stylish board book.

Suitable for ages 4-8

Gecko Press $40 Start the day with Strawberry Chocolate Toasted Muesli and finish with Jelly Squares, with lots of fun and good-for-you meals in between. Lots of helpful information for young beginner cooks or for the family to make together. Lots of gluten-free, vegan and dairyfree options, and tips on safety in the kitchen, special techniques and essential equipment. The illustrations are wild and colourful and make you want to dive into these delicious recipes.

Suitable for ages 7+ The Ghosts on the Hill The Cuba Press $22 This short, intriguing tale is based on a true story.

It’s 1884, and Elsie lives in Lyttelton, where she meets two young boys returning to Christchurch across the hills by the Bridle Path. They later became lost and died when bad weather closed in. Elsie always felt guilty for not stopping them on their journey, and she finally has to face her fears when the fog rolls in while on an errand. A spooky journey and snapshot of times gone by.

Suitable for ages 8-13

Selected by Fiona Waters Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

Nosy Crow $55 This is a very special treasure, and a hefty tome, packed with an animal poem for every day of the year, from a tiny few lines to longer story poems.

Illustrations are richly coloured and textured – animals ranging from a tiny flea to the mighty whale. There are even a few New Zealand poems.

With indexes by title, author and first line to make it easy to track down your favourites.

Suitable for all ages

TOP PICK

Whiti: Colossal Squid of the Deep

Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea

By Victoria Cleal Illus. Isobel Joy Te Aho-White

By T K Roxborogh llus. Phoebe Morris

Te Papa Press $30

Huia Publishers $25

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An exciting Kiwi adventure. One-legged Charlie and his half-brother Robbie rescue a poutari – a mermaid-like creature, from the beach. There are dramatic earthquakes and a stormy battle between Māori gods over pollution in the ocean. Charlie discovers his own special abilities that enable him to use his knowledge of Māori songs to reunite the gods.

So much information in this richly illustrated non-fiction picture book all about the colossal squid. From its beginnings as a tiny seed under the Antarctica ice, to the end of its life and all the stages in between. Where it lives, how it survives and the other creatures that live there.

Te reo and te ao Māori are incorporated into the information, along with encouragement to care for the environment.

Suitable for ages 8-14

Suitable for ages 7-12

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By Kiwi Kids Music kindyRock App kindyrock.com/musicapp-for-kids Judi Cranston’s FREE kindyRock app launches 16th Nov. Full of videos and songs that 0-6-yearolds can sing, dance, and learn to.

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Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright: An Animal Poem for Every Day of the Year

By Bill Nagelkerke

Music for little ears

We have ONE copy each of Egg and Spoon: An Illustrated Cookbook, The Ghosts on the Hill and Whiti: Colossal Squid of the Deep to giveaway.

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Suzy Cato & Itty Bitty Beats’ new book Christmas in Summer celebrates the summery Christmas we all know and love.

Silly Funny Songs For Kids!

Album chrislamsam.com It’s Chris Lam Sam’s hilarious debut solo album. Featuring rib-tickling performances from Jackie Clarke and Zed-frontman, Nathan King.

Together We Can Single facebook.com/ treetree123.music Tree Tree 123 is a new ‘kindy supergroup’ of seven Kiwi kids musicians including Claudia Robin Gunn, Levity Beet, Kath Bee, Michal Bush and more.

The World’s Greatest Teddy Bear Hunt Book & Song angelstar.co.nz Chris Sanders and the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra take you on a journey around the neighbourhood to see how many bears you can find – and the odd penguin, elephant and robot, too. kiwikidsmusic.co.nz

POSITIVE PARENTING

A head start “Our children are our future.

Love, nurture, allow, trust and believe in them… then step aside.”

Choosing an early learning centre for your child is a big decision, with many factors to take into account. We spoke to Annabel’s Educare director ANNABEL SLOSS about what sets Annabel’s Educare centres apart.

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hen you walk into an Annabel’s Educare/Kindergarten you will feel the welcoming, friendly environment your child will become accustomed to straight away. Both you and your child will be greeted by one of the passionate teaching team.

What you are likely to find in our centres is spacious well set up learning provocations and environments that are not only set to the national curriculum Te Whariki but will promote your child’s age and stage of wellbeing and development.

You will see engagement between children and teachers in natural environments that have been designed to bring out the best in everyone. Teachers are passionate about building relationships with children, nurturing their

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learning and empowering their social and emotional wellbeing.

We believe in our brand promise and

At Annabel’s, we believe in empowering children to work together to overcome challenges as they test their limits and boundaries. We love to see their curiosity and wonderment as they explore real-life experiences and develop working theories to help make sense of the world around them.

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Our management teams and teachers are passionate about providing quality care and education to our future generations by supporting children to become confident, competent learners from a young age. The management teams all work closely together to ensure the smooth daily running of our centres. Children are respected and treated as unique individuals.

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Enquire at your nearest centre about the complete package. annabelseducare.co.nz

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Phone: 03 318 7942 Email: office@annabelseducare.co.nz

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Things we’re

buzzing about The biggest science centre in New Zealand is at Otago Museum!

Forty-five hands-on interactives, including a three-storey slide, a bike-riding skeleton, and over a thousand butterflies in the Tropical Forest. otagomuseum.nz

AN EARLY GIFT FROM SANTA

Visit Santa at Northlands this Christmas and receive a free* book, Slinky Malinki’s Christmas Crackers, by New Zealand author, Lynley Dodd. Santa’s there every day from 10am all the way to Christmas Eve. *while stocks last. northlands.co.nz

Introducing Little One's nappies!

Exclusive to Countdown, they’re super absorbent and have a soft breathable lining to help your baby stay comfy and dry. Best of all, Little One’s are big on quality and low on price.

THE GREAT MUSEUM SANTA SEARCH AT CANTERBURY MUSEUM

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A selection of Santa statues are hiding in the display cases at Canterbury Museum. See if you can spot them all for the chance to score a super prize! The Santa Search happens every Christmas and is a sure-fire hit with young ones. It’s on from 7 December to 10 January at Canterbury Museum. canterburymuseum.com

Go Wild in Dunedin

Toddler Thursday at Ferrymead on 17th December

Toddler Thursday is a great day for making memories with your family. Bouncy castles, tram/train rides, ponies and much more all wrapped up in a one-off admission means a great family day out. Adults $15 Children $5 (6-15 yrs.) Children under 5 free. ferrymead.org.nz

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Seven jam-packed days of NZ FESTIVAL OF NATURE wild activities outings for 22 - 28and April 2021 all ageswww.wilddunedin.nz at the NZ Festival of Nature with guest Suzy Cato, 22 - 28 April.

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PA B UG MEP HTEOA D BU ER NDLE

SLEEP SAFE,

my baby

SIDS and Kids New Zealand is dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood and supporting bereaved families. The organisation delivers on its vision through world-class research, evidence-based education and bereavement support, and advocacy.

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Keep baby smoke-free before and after birth

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Safe sleeping environment night and day

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Sleep baby in a safe cot in parents' room

SIDS and Kids provides a range of safe sleeping education and support services as well as a national 24-hour sudden infant death helpline 0800 164 455 / sidsandkids.org.nz

Stem cell storage – a potential lifesaver Umbilical cord blood and tissue are touted as the ‘holy grail’ of stem cell therapy and research.

Wellington mother, Luisa, takes comfort in knowing she can access a potentially lifesaving treatment for her family.

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uisa was pregnant with her second child when she discovered the possibility of storing cord blood. Cord blood and cord tissue are rich in powerful stem cells and can only be collected at birth for potential future use.

Stem cell-based treatments are approved for a wide range of diseases and conditions including various cancers, blood, immune and metabolic disorders. The number of conditions treatable with cord blood is increasing exponentially as scientists learn more about the therapeutic potential.

Following extensive research into cord blood banking, Luisa discovered Cell Care, a new storage service that had just launched in New Zealand. Cell Care is one of the largest and most experienced cord blood and tissue banks in the world, with a reputation built on their strong customer service, innovation and involvement in research and education.

“I felt Cell Care’s storage facilities and technology were bigger, better and more advanced than other services

available. And as a multinational company, it would be easier to access the stored cells anywhere in the world.”

Another big drawcard for Luisa was the ability to store both cord blood and cord tissue. Cord tissue storage has not previously been available in New Zealand, with Cell Care being the first company to introduce this service. Cord tissue banking sees a small segment of the baby’s umbilical cord stored. The umbilical cord is a rich source of cells that are absent in cord blood. These multipotent cells have the ability to regenerate and differentiate into a myriad of different cells such as cartilage, bone, fat and muscle.

Ultimately, Luisa’s decision to bank her second child’s cord blood and tissue was to give her family an extra safety net for the future. “It’s having that extra security around the health of my children and family. I wish I had known about stem cell banking when I was pregnant with my first.” cellcare.co.nz

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TEN TINY TOES

Sleep baby, Leading baby care and sleep consultant, DOROTHY WAIDE, has recently released a follow-up to her bestselling book You Simply Can’t Spoil a Newborn. Family Times editor, ANNA SCAIFE, caught up with Dorothy to talk about her new book, Simply Parenting, From 12 weeks to 12 months.

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ith over 30 years’ experience in postpartum care and child management, Dorothy qualified as a Karitane Mothercraft nurse in New Zealand in 1973. She has a background in hospital care for maternity and children’s wards, daycare centres and inhome 24 hours, 7 days a week care.

After training and working in New Zealand, Dorothy travelled to the United Kingdom and then on to the United States where she became highly sought after as a newborn nurse, helping parents with feeding and sleep during the crucial first months. She spent 20 years abroad as a live-in maternity nurse before returning home and establishing her business here as a baby sleep consultant.

sleep “In a loving family there are two nutrients a baby needs: sleep and food. If your baby is not receiving sufficient of one of these, it will affect the other, and this is stressful for the whole household.”

That sounds wonderful. I understand you worked for some pretty famous parents?

Yes, I worked for Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones when they had their babies, Dylan and Carys. I also worked for Russell Crowe and Danielle Spence helping with their newborn.

What are the key messages for parents in your latest book?

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Crying is natural. It’s communication, so when your baby cries, you need to stop, listen and act. They are telling you something, so you need to think about where you are when your baby is crying and what you need to do for them.

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Babies need a dark room to sleep in.

Melatonin is only produced in pitch black.

What support do you provide for your clients with their newborns as a consultant?

I help parents by offering video consultations and email support. I work with them to help babies latch on for feeding, settling babies off to sleep and getting those basics sorted. I also offer inhome consultations, and I do a lot of speaking to groups as well.

What work did you do during your time overseas?

I worked as a live-in maternity nurse. I would move into the home and help the family during that newborn phase. I was there to be the mother’s left arm, really.

What’s important is to try not to do anything out of the cot that you can’t replicate in the cot. I’m talking about movement; rocking, walking, jiggling to get baby off to sleep.

What would you say to mums and dads who are starting out with parenting?

No rule fits all babies. You are the sleep whisperer. You’re the expert. I can only give you tools that will help. Parenting is a lifelong journey, and parenting to sleep is just part of that.

I don’t call it sleep training because we are not training a dog or a cat.

My books don’t tell parents what to do; they are just there to give guidelines based on the things I know can help.

What about babies who won’t settle?

If you’ve got a baby with reflux or a colicky baby and they’re crying, and in pain, then you need to go and see someone and keep at it until things improve. Your baby needs to be seen by someone who is an expert in that area.

Will you write another book?

Yes. I have made a start on the third book.

Simply Parenting was meant to be from 12 weeks to three years, but it was becoming huge, so that book takes you up to 12 months.

The next book will cover 12 months and beyond.

Win! We have a copy of

Dorothy Waide’s new book, Simply Parenting, From 12 weeks to 12 months to giveaway to a lucky winner.

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AFTER-SCHOOL CARE

Care after school should be safe, structured, stimulating and socially enriching.

And fun too!

Driven by this conviction, CRAIG FORTUNE founded My After School Headquarters.

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t MASH, we understand children’s needs and developmental stages; we understand that children need routines and boundaries; and the importance of establishing trusting, respectful relationships. Our professional, dedicated staff members are there for the children at all times, backed by our customer support staff.

Today, parents work long hours, and they don’t often have the time to do arts and crafts or baking in the afternoons, or the energy and composure to deal with the inevitable mess!

But we do.

Embedded in the philosophy behind MASH is the idea of adding value. We achieve this by offering a structured programme, where each of our Programme Managers plans different activities and new experiences. As part of this, we regularly engage with community groups. We have had, for example, the Deaf Association show our children some of the basics of sign language, and visits from the local Fire and Police Departments.

Most of our sessions run from 3-6pm. Children arrive just after 3pm, and then have afternoon tea – a time for

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coming together and eating and interacting politely and respectfully. Then we offer homework assistance. For those kids who don’t have homework, there is actively supervised ‘free play’ time. Around 4pm, we gather together and staff introduce the planned activity, which usually runs for about 45 minutes, until around 5pm when most children are picked up.

There is incredible social value in out-of-school programmes, especially where there is a mixed-aged dynamic: the younger children learn by observing their older peers, and the older children assume leadership roles and practise their communication skills. The friendships our children establish transfer to the playground and into the community.

Enjoyable and enriching, the programme is not expensive.

In fact, many families are eligible for funding, and some pay as little as $2 per day, per child. Often parents do not know what subsidies they are eligible for, and our customer support staff are there to guide them.

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y a l p e r o M AT PRIMARY SCHOOL

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talks with neuroscience educator NATHAN WALLIS about bringing our primary school curriculum into line with the research.

Nathan Wallis is part of a taskforce of experts reviewing our national primary school curriculum. facebook.com/ nathanwallis xfactoreducation

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ccording to Nathan, New Zealand’s schooling system is setting up many younger students to feel bad about themselves as learners because their developing brains aren’t ready for the kind of cognitive exertion expected of them.

Nathan is part of a taskforce of experts advising the Ministry of Education on changes to the primary school curriculum. While a broad review is underway, proposed changes to the junior curriculum will have the most significant impact because they’ll benefit our youngest “It’s not that literacy and learners, says Nathan.

“It is so damaging to put pressure on a six-year-old to do something his brain isn’t quite ready to do, and then tell him that he is falling behind,” says Nathan.

As in the national curriculum for early childhood education, Te Whãriki, Nathan says the focus of the primary curriculum, especially in the early years, needs to be on developing certain strengths or attitudes (‘dispositions’).

For instance: how long they can sustain their attention, how confident they are to try new things and take risks, and how well they can link their ideas to those of others. numeracy aren’t

Long-term, these dispositions important. They’re wonderful when they are It seems like commonsense matter so much more than embedded in child-led free play. The problem is that we send our kids to how early a child is able to that focusing on numeracy and literacy when a school to learn to read and recognise all their letters. child is under seven can mean that the developing write. Yet, says Nathan, “You can’t sit children down this preoccupation with brain isn’t getting what it really needs.” and teach them these,” says pushing cognitive skills, Nathan. “Rather, dispositions especially in the first develop naturally when children are in charge of their play couple of years at school, goes against what the research and supported by responsive adults.” tells us is optimal for supporting young children’s brains to ultimately reach their academic potential.

That our school curriculum needs to protect and promote This is because the frontal cortex, which is the part of the brain where ‘thinking’ happens – that will enable a child to identify the next number in a sequence and put in full stops at the end of sentences – doesn’t move into centrestage development until children are about seven or eight.

Suddenly, around this age, most children will find it a lot easier to engage with cognitive processes, like reading, for instance.

The problem with persisting in teaching children their numbers and letters when their brains aren’t ready is that it can damage their perception of themselves as learners.

children’s play goes against what some people think is best for our kids – the two-pronged assumption that children go to school to learn their ABCs, and that play must give way in order for this “real learning” to happen.

Yet, Nathan says, to set up our kids to feel good about themselves as learners and enjoy school, and help reduce the number of youngsters getting anxiety and depression down the track, there needs to be less focus on sitting kids down and teaching them the alphabet, and more on developing dispositions like creativity, perseverance and resilience through child-led free play.

POSITIVE PARENTING

A window to your child’s health

The mouth can tell a story when it comes to overall health, and GRAHAME DUTTON and the Duxton Dental team keep this in mind when examining your child’s teeth.

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hen Duxton Dental performs an orthodontic assessment, they are not only looking for obvious signs, such as crowding and poorly positioned teeth, but also checking for clues that may suggest something else is going on.

SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR Does your child breathe through their mouth or, when breathing, are the nostrils open on both sides? Poor breathing patterns can have significant effects on general and dental health.

Is your child sleeping well? Do they snore, have interrupted sleep, or problems with bedwetting? Do they grind their teeth? Kids who are in good health should not do any of these things. If they do, it could indicate airway concerns.

Where is your child’s tongue positioned when at rest? And during swallowing? Are the lips opened or closed when resting – you might notice that when they’re watching television? Do they have good tongue mobility, or could there be a tongue-tie? How big are the tonsils and adenoids?

Does your child have any habits that force the teeth apart, such as thumb-sucking? Any one of these factors could have an impact on tooth position.

THOROUGH EVALUATION

During the orthodontic assessment, you might be asked about your child’s growth and shoe sizes, or about parents and siblings’ teeth. The team are not just being nosey; many pieces of the puzzle make up a complete orthodontic consultation at Duxton Dental.

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Grahame Dutton and wife Christine Duxbury established Duxton Dental in 1996.

Their team of dental surgeons have an avowed commitment to researching and implementing new technologies and techniques to provide optimal dental care that is minimally invasive, and that will stand the test of time.

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“The aligners are wonderful and have helped me so much.

I wonder what I would have looked like in the future if I hadn’t had them.

Everyone at Duxton Dental is so friendly and it’s a fun place to visit.”

Orthodontic treatment is performed by Grahame Dutton who is a General Dentist with a special interest in Orthodontics.

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CLASS OF THEIR OWN

HELPING KIDS GET

school - ready

Early learning leader BestStart writes about helping your child transition more easily into school.

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our child experiences a sense of accomplishment and confidence when they learn to do things themselves. The more you encourage them to learn new skills, the better they will cope with a new environment.

There are some skills that children need to have before they start school. Here’s how you can help encourage your child to become more independent:

DRESSING/GROOMING

Once at school, most children can dress and undress, do up their shoes, put on a sun hat, and put things into/take stuff out of their backpack and pencil case. Encourage younger children to do these things with help when needed. Velcro shoes are a good idea for children who can’t yet tie their shoes or do up sandal buckles.

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SELF-FEEDING

Give children the time to practise with childsized tableware. Help them learn to open and close their lunch box and any small containers inside. When at school, they won’t need a teacher’s help to eat their lunch.

TOILETING/HANDWASHING

Children are expected to take themselves to the toilet, pull off and on their clothing to use the toilet, wipe themselves, flush, and wash their hands. Practise using the toilet and good hand hygiene.

BASIC CHORES

Once children are old enough to take direction, they can help with simple tasks. Involve your child in household chores early on. Children who

do regular, basic chores before the age of four tend to be more independent in early adulthood.

At school, they’ll be expected to help with chores.

SOCIAL SKILLS

Children feel a great sense of achievement when contributing to their family. They experience an increase in confidence and wellbeing. Social skills are developed as they contribute to their first team – their family, but these skills will be used throughout their lives with friends and as adults, with colleagues. They will always be appreciated for these skills. You will enjoy feeling that they are contributing and understanding the value of the work you do around the house. It’s also an excellent opportunity for growing your relationship, their physical skills and language. best-start.org

The St Andrew’s DIFFERENCE

The vibrant co-educational learning environment for students in Years 1–3 at the St Andrew’s College Preparatory School, and adjacent Pre-school, provides an engaging, innovative, and above all happy experience for children in their early years of learning.

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ead of the junior department, Heather Orman, says flexibility is a vital aspect of the teaching environment, with a range of options allowing teachers to be creative in their planning while meeting the needs of the students. “Each classroom in the Stewart Junior Centre opens onto a spacious, central learning hallway, which can be utilised as an extension of the classroom when appropriate. This creates a range of learning opportunities and gives the Year 1–3 students a choice about where they would like to work.”

Heather says an adjacent Discovery Room is available for teachers and students for extracurricular activities such as cooking and sciencebased projects. “One of our junior classes recently ran a café in the Discovery Room, with parents bringing in pizza bases, and the children putting together orders and running the café.”

Being part of the wider St Andrew’s College community, encompassing the Year 4–8 classes in the preparatory school, the secondary school, and adjacent pre-school, is also a significant advantage, says Heather. “Our students have the best of both worlds. They can be the big kids when children from the pre-school join us for activities like Jump Jam, assemblies, and special days like Matariki; and they can also be part of the bigger picture when they are visited by older children from the preparatory and secondary schools. These relationships are powerful and offer a world of opportunity. We are also well supported by the wider infrastructure at St Andrew’s, which includes significant ICT resources and specialist teachers.”

The St Andrew’s College Pre-school is another state-of-the-art facility, which provides a safe, nurturing and fun environment for the youngest

members of the St Andrew’s family. By the time they enter the Transition to School programme, the children are already highly familiar with the junior department, which provides a seamless pathway as they prepare for school.

The principal of the preparatory school, Jonathan Bierwirth, says students have a strong connection with their teacher, which is critical to helping them to develop into confident, creative and versatile learners. “Our students are well supported by inspired, passionate teachers, who encourage them through meaningful conversations to be curious, engaged and take ownership of their learning. We believe that we offer an exceptional environment at St Andrew’s College, where students are encouraged to explore their interests, express their talents, and strive for excellence in everything they do.” stac.school.nz

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TWEENS AND TEENS

Period talk right first time

If you think back to your first period chat, do you remember it as a positive experience or was it cringe-worthy and embarrassing? Here SUSAN JOHNS from Lunette shares her top tips for making these crucial conversations with your tween a success.

WHEN SHOULD I START TALKING TO MY TWEEN ABOUT PERIODS?

If your tween has started sleeping more, being grumpy or crying more, these are signs that early puberty has begun. If you haven’t talked about periods yet, then it’s best to do so before they go looking for the information themselves, or the (mis)information finds them in the playground.

The first period can start anytime between eight and 14 years old, with the average age being 12.

Start talking about it early but keep the chat light, rather than heavy and serious.

You can add lots of little conversations into everyday situations to build on the ‘first period talk’. The earlier you start these chats, the more you will be able to normalise periods.

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR YOUR TEEN

The first body changes include body odour (particularly underarms), break-outs or tiny spots on their face. Small breast buds develop, and pubic hair starts growing.

Start by discussing and teaching proper body hygiene. Encourage your teen to shower daily, focusing on their face, underarms and vulva.

Teens should use deodorant and change school uniform, socks and underwear every day.

INTRODUCING SANITARY PRODUCTS

An easy way to introduce sanitary items to the conversation is to leave a box of tampons, or a pad or your menstrual cup out and let the questions come. Later you can make a ‘First Period Survival Kit’ together. This is an essential step. You’ll need one for home and one for the

Natura has truly aimed to make a healthy body and mind accessible to all. It’s a new season – is it time you had a check-up?

Natura offers a gift culture payment. This means “that our practice members decide what they pay for their adjustments. We have fixed fees for the first two visits, and then we utilise a gift culture system in order to make regular holistic health care more accessible and sustainable”.

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school bag. A pencil case or small make-up bag will do the trick and should include a spare pair of underwear, a pad (disposable or cloth) or a pair of period underwear. Talk about how to use the products and discuss what they would do if they got their first period at school or a friend’s place or while you were at work or away.

PERIOD PARTIES

While sounding uncool to those of us born pre-2000, period parties are the latest thing. So when the first period comes, celebrate it. You’ll need all these ingredients for a good bash: snacks, desserts, drinks, decorations, fun activities, good music, a dress code. But making all these elements period-themed is a must. You can find an excellent guide to throwing period parties on the Lunette website. lunette.co.nz

FUN ZONE

PARTY ON

Bigger AND BETTER Timezone Riccarton has taken a Mario-sized jump into a brand new 2,200 sqm venue, three times larger than the previous location, just a few doors down on Rotherham Street.

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he original Riccarton Mall Timezone location has been creating family fun for 14 years and is now better than ever with its brand-new stateof-the-art venue.

A grand opening party was held on Saturday 7 November, and partygoers were treated to a visit from Buzz Lightyear and Mario who joined in the games and showered the crowd with prizes and giveaways. The spacious new gaming area was humming with face painters, balloon twisters, and crowds of people enjoying this special occasion.

The new venue includes two brand new purpose-built party rooms and two dedicated party areas. The famous Timezone birthday parties are still designed to take away the stress of party planning, and now they are even more special than before.

A dedicated Timezone party host arranges everything in advance for you and then looks after the kids on the day, so the grown-ups can sit back and relax – or get busy on the games!

Belinda Falzon, Timezone’s NZ Chief Operations Officer says Timezone focuses on providing guests with a fun experience they will not only love but one where lifelong memories are created too.

“We’re delighted that we’ve upsized and upgraded our Riccarton venue, taking it to the next level bringing more fun and laughter for more guests.

Providing a range of entertaining activities all under the one roof helps busy families enjoy great experiences together, whatever the age or weather.

“We are equally thrilled that the larger site is providing 22 jobs for locals, which is especially pleasing to be able to achieve in a year where job security has been challenging for many. We are in the business of bringing joy to people, and the awesome team we have on board are all part of this.”

The new Timezone Riccarton boasts an improved gaming experience with 101 brand new games for guests to enjoy. The old prize counter concept has had a full revamp and is now a huge redemption shop, with all new prizes to select from. If you win, you can even trade your prize at a different game for another item, if you like.

In addition to the incredible offer of games, there are six lanes of ten pin bowling, laser tag, and for the first time in Christchurch, Spin Cars, which offer an upgraded dodgem car experience. Spin Cars are very popular with young and old alike. But wait there’s more! In December, Timezone will open the gates to a brand new 12-hole Glow Golf course.

For contact details, opening hours or to book a party visit timezonegames.com

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All Ford Trophy matches are free to attend.

Ford Trophy matches are the perfect

See stunning images celebrating the diversity of the natural world, from

8 December

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Rush, jump, slip, slide, biff and bash your way through our inflatable obstacle course.

Our big inflatable course will be at Graham Condon Recreation and Sports Centre for the kids on the last Sunday of every month.

Inflatable Fun, Graham Condon, 3 Sisson Drive, Papanui

Last Sunday of every month 12.30pm - 2pm

Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Canterbury Museum

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Cruise the beautiful Akaroa Harbour for a unique scenic experience with a guarantee of seeing dolphins. Family passes available for 2 adults and 3 kids for $195. Under 5s cruise for free.

Black Cat Akaroa Nature Cruises

Daily

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The Southern Ballet performs this Christmas classic story in their 2020 gala performance.

Southern Ballet Gala Performance: The Nutcracker, Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester St, Christchurch

12 December

Elgregoe!

With the Amazing

Wildlife

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See all the penguins displayed in one location ready to be auctioned off and the proceeds

Willowbank Weekend, Air Force Museum

Pop Up Penguins Farewell

13 & 14 February

TOP PICK

Twice daily from 27 December to 21 January.

60 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch.

Go to www.willowbank.co.nz for details.

Summer is here! There’s no better way to chill out and spend time with friends and whānau than at our summer chill out pool party. With a king slide, obstacle course

Summer Chill Out Pool Party, Norman Kirk Memorial Summer Pool, 54 Oxford Street, Lyttelton

10 January 12pm - 5pm

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Willowbank is great fun for the whole family with lots of animals to hand feed and a great café. Grab an annual pass and visit as many times as you like.

An annual family fun day held over Waitangi weekend at Thomson Park celebrating everything we love about New Brighton. Free activities, sports, market, music and culture.

I Love New Brighton, Thomson Park

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Magic of Wildlife with Elgregoe at Willowbank, 60 Hussey Road, Harewood

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Pack your picnic, grab a kite and come fly a kite at New Brighton beach! This popular family event is back for 2021, with another collection of beautiful, oversized kites!

8 February 11am - 3pm

Head into the Avonhead Shopping Centre this Christmas and create your own Kiwi Christmas wreath. Bookings essential.

Orana Wildlife Park provides the ultimate animal adventure. We get you up close and personal with the animals.

Kite Day 2021, New Brighton Pier

30 January 11am - 3pm

27 December - 31 January

Wreath-making, Avonhead Shopping Centre

Orana Wildlife Park, 793 McLeans Island Road

Santa’s Mega Grotto, QEII Park

Replacing the Santa Parade, you can now visit over 40 floats plus there’ll be food and entertainment on site.

Daily 10am - 5pm

21 - 24 December

If you have an event you’d like to add to our autumn calendar, email anna@27publishers.co.nz.

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this summer

Canterbury vs Northern Districts cricket (Ford Trophy), Hagley Oval, South Hagley Park

Until 28 March 2021

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Have some fun finding Christchurch’s newest residents. Explore the Pop Up Penguins trail on this family scavenger hunt.

The Great Cholmondeley Penguin Expedition, Christchurch Botanic Gardens

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CHRISTCHURCH

What’s on

With some stunning days on the horizon, it’s time to lock in some adventures inside and out. We’ve got you sorted with this calendar full of events.

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CHRISTCHURCH EVENT CALENDAR

A summer pool party specifically for tots and toddlers with face painting, a farmyard castle, obstacle course, storybook reading and stone hunting. nzc.co.nz

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Fairyland Pool Party, Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre

20 December 11am - 1pm

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The action-packed adventure that pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making.

CSO Presents: Jurassic Park – Film with Live Orchestra, Christchurch Town Hall

19 December 7.30pm

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We’re having a ball, and everyone’s invited.

Don’t miss this fabulous fun-filled treat for the whole family playing for a strictly limited season from 15 December.

Pantomime arrives at the Isaac Theatre Royal for the first time ever.

Cinderella, Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch

15 - 20 December

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Christchurch Astro Tours are proud to introduce you to the southern night sky.

Operating from Springston Community Centre, they start the night with a short talk, before showcasing the highlights of the evening with a sky tour.

Christchurch Astro Tours, 11 Leeston Rd, Springston

Fridays - Sundays

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A fun evening for all the family and the entry fee is just a gold coin for each family member. Go along on the first Saturday of every month.

Ferrymead Night Market, Ferrymead Heritage Park, 50 Ferrymead Park Drive

place to watch exciting cricket and future Blackcaps in the making.

Mingle with the penguins Befriend a husky

Brave an Antarctic storm Go off-road in a Hägglund

And it’s just down the road

ANTARCTICA, A LAND LIKE NO OTHER

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Elements nature-based play programmes for children aged between 5-13 years old.

Titles like Santa’s Workshop, Shipwrecked, Water & Wheels. Plenty of time to play and explore! Locations include a Cashmere farm, Marshlands, New Brighton and Pines Beach.

Elements nature-based play, Various Canterbury locations

Throughout the school holidays

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intimate animal portraits to astonishing wild landscapes. Direct from the Natural History Museum, London.

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Banks Peninsula A&P Association Little River Show, Awa-iti Domain, Little River The Banks Peninsula A&P Show at Little River is one of the most popular A&P Shows in Canterbury. With loads of entertainment, it’s always a great family day out.

23 January

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Symphony in the City launches with a special show for young families featuring the ‘symphonic fairy tale for children’ Peter and the Wolf. The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra with narrator Juanita Hepi will perform Pita me te wuruhi in both te reo Māori and English.

Symphony in the City – Peter and the Wolf, Victoria Square, Cnr Colombo & Armagh Streets

16 January 11am - 1pm

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Bread & Circus – Backyard Buskers Festival 2021, Various locations across Christchurch Bread & Circus returns in 2021 with a special home-grown edition in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch. Featuring the best hand-picked local artistic talent, celebrating the rich, dynamic and diverse creative culture that thrives across New Zealand.

15 January - 31 January

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and pools, you’ll have a heap of fun.

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St Albans Catholic School Gala, 49 Rutland Street Come along and enjoy the food, stalls, games and family fun at the school’s annual gala celebration.

14 March 11am - 3pm

Parklands@Play 2021, Parklands Reserve, Queenspark Drive A great day to play, connect and celebrate music, sports, games and food at Parklands Reserve. Come along ready for action, with heaps of fun things to do and try – for all ages. Connect, Play, Celebrate!

14 February 12pm - 3pm

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Princesses and Superheroes Pool Party, Waltham Summer Pool A summer pool party specifically for tots and toddlers with face painting, storybook reading and inflatables. Come on down and have some fun!

14 February 11am - 1pm

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Kids' sports: finding the balance between too little and too much

New Zealand’s Ministry of Health recommends that children and young people aged 5-17 should be doing at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.

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And what about burnout?

On the other hand, some of our kids might be doing too much exercise; particularly those who play sports simultaneously in school and in national or provincial teams, which can leave them susceptible to injury and burnout.

If you have an active kid, recovery time is crucial

urrently, around 50 per cent of kids prefer a more sedentary lifestyle, with more than two hours of screen time per day, according to recent stats. And only 10 per cent of secondary school students are meeting the current recommendations of 60 minutes of physical activity per day.

‘But kids are young – they’ve got bundles of energy!’

They may be young and energetic, but their skeletons are still immature. So, while they’re building strength through sports, their bodies are also trying to produce muscle and bone. This is an uphill struggle if the body isn’t getting enough water, sleep or healthy food.

So how much sport is too much for our kids?

It’s hard to say because every child’s physical strength and fitness levels are different. Plus, injuries like strains and bruises are just part and parcel of contact sports. But these wounds can be very painful and put your child out of action. Osteopaths can help relieve

Osteopathy, for a healthier you Healthier, happier people leading fuller, more active lives.

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your child’s immediate pain and enable their body to function better and recover more quickly.

The tell-tale signs of burnout in young people include disturbed sleep and a reluctance to go to an activity they once loved. To avoid strains and fatigue, make sure they gradually build their level of activity up.

With TV and video games coaxing kids to lead sedentary lives, it’s never been more important to encourage your kids to lead an active lifestyle. But, if they’re already active, it’s also vital to encourage rest days which, contrary to the way they sound, don’t have to be spent sitting on the sofa.

If your child plays a lot of the same sport, rest days give the muscles groups and joints time to recuperate. On these days, try doing a gentle activity – like swimming, a leisurely bike ride or a walk in the park. And if your child experiences discomfort, consult an osteopath. osteopath.net.nz

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

The OTAGO MUSEUM shows you how to create your own model fish and helps you find out how these clever creatures move so smoothly in the water.

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ish are remarkable animals; they can swim up and down through water with minimal effort. Have you ever tried swimming down to the bottom of a pool and discovered just how hard it is to stay down there? Many fish have a unique organ that helps them float and sink – it’s called a swim bladder, and it’s filled with air. To get an idea of how this works, we can make our fish, with its very own swim bladder.

INSTRUCTIONS: MATERIALS:

+ A plastic bottle + A small balloon (such as a water balloon)

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Blow up the balloon with air, but not too much – you want it to be able to fit into the top of the bottle.

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Then you want to create a fish tail. For this, use Blu Tack, this will add some weight to your fish. You should try to use as much Blu Tack as you can, without your fish sinking – stick this around the tied-off end of the balloon.

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Fill your plastic bottle to the top with water. Put your fish into the bottle, tail first, and screw the lid on tight.

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Now you can see if your fish knows how to swim up and down. Firmly squeeze the plastic bottle, and your fish should start to move down. When you release the pressure, your fish should swim back up.

+ Blu Tack + Water

In Otago Museum’s Tūhura Tropical Forest you can watch our fish do this.

It’s as easy for them to swim as it is for us to walk. otagomuseum.nz

When you squeeze the bottle, you’re also squeezing the balloon. As the balloon gets smaller, your fish goes down. When you let go, the balloon gets bigger, and your fish floats back up. Fish can use their swim bladders to make it easy for them to move up and down in the water.

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Are you searching for a rewarding career; something you can get passionate about? Do you want to make a difference in young people’s lives?

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Teaching could be the profession for you. Better yet, you can study towards becoming a primary or early childhood teacher via distance study through the University of Canterbury.

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KIWI KIDS

BUILD YOUR IMAGINATION

Keep eating waste-free

Brick Diversity is a locally owned online toy shop. The shop has a large selection of high-quality building blocks and brick sets for all ages. And if we don’t have it, we can get it. The sets are compatible with other famous brands and only a fraction of the cost. Sets starting from as low as six dollars. Now is the time to get some Christmas presents sorted.

From lunchboxes to drink bottles, beeswax wraps to sandwich cutters, cooler bags to reusable yoghurt pouches, The Lunchbox Queen has everything Kiwi parents need to pack lunches that are healthy, fun and waste-free! thelunchboxqueen.co.nz

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KIWI KIDS' OUTDOOR PL AY Encourage active imaginative play in your own backyard. Choose a beautiful wooden playground kitset to suit your family.

Designed and engineered for ages 3-11, this is a wonderful gift for the whole whānau.

Give the gift of play…outdoors…naturally! kiwiplay.co.nz

THE CREW THAT’S JUST FOR YOU Personalise these cute and comfy kids’ sweatshirts with a name, or choose any word that best represents your child’s unique personality. 100% cotton, fleeced lined and available in three colours; blush, blue and grey.

Relaxed fit, yet smart, these gorgeous crews are perfect for spring or those chillier summer evenings. otiandmarn.co.nz

Shared style

Shared kids’ bedroom and play spaces don’t need to be boring. Bring together two fantasy worlds, like these dinosaurs and butterflies, using a palette of colours that will appeal to all. Room in Resene Half Washed Green and Resene Otter with floor in Resene Double Sea Fog. Butterflies in Resene Magma metallic paint and Resene Half Washed Green, dinosaurs in Resene Half Washed Green, Resene Permanent Green and Resene Pewter.

For more ideas for kids’ spaces, pick up a free copy of the habitat plus – kids’ spaces guide available at Resene ColorShops or view online. resene.co.nz/habitatplus

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are making trout fishing easy as they launch their Park & Cast campaign to help Kiwis catch trout this summer!

FISH & GAME

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s Kiwis trip around New Zealand in greater numbers this summer, trout fishing is a cheap family fun activity that’s simple to slot into your travel plans (or your stay-at-home plans for that matter).

The first things most people want to know about trout fishing are where can I fish, what gear do I need, and how do I use it? Fish & Game have put everything you need to know on one page of their website. It will show you where to go and how to get there and features instructional videos on how to catch a trout and even how to cook it. You will find a link to Park & Cast at fishandgame.org.nz or use the QR code on this page on your mobile phone.

For those that are new to New Zealand trout fishing, most people are probably unaware that our own backyard is the envy of the world. Anglers travel every year from all over the globe to catch our trout, but not this year. This year we have the whole place to ourselves, and there has never been a better time for you to have a go.

Fishing for trout in New Zealand requires a Fish & Game licence, which allows you to fish the whole country except

for the Taupō region. You can buy this online at our website or from various outdoor clothing and equipment stores. We offer a family licence, which is the most costeffective licence we sell, at $173 for the whole season and includes two adult partners and up to four children or grandchildren between 12-17 years of age. Children under 12 need a licence, but it is free. There are also plenty of other licence options from one day to individual whole season licences.

So, grab your kids or grandkids and prepare to experience world-class fun this summer. A spinning rod and a few lures are an inexpensive purchase if you haven’t already got one or can’t borrow one. You probably already have everything else you need, including a sun hat, sunscreen and the usual picnic essentials.

If you have any questions, the staff at Fish & Game offices around the country are there to give you some helpful tips.

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STAY CLOSE TO HOME Whether you’re taking time out to rest and recharge, or to reconnect with loved ones over a short road trip, you don’t have to travel far to stay close to the people and things you love.

Stay close to home this season and save up to 25%* on our Best Available Rate, earn 3,000 Wyndham Rewards bonus points and accelerate your way to a free stay. Book by December 31, 2020 and complete your stay by March 31, 2021.

Book direct at wyndham.sale/stayclosetohome Stay safe at hotels by Wyndham. You can Count On Us to put your safety first.

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Stay and play

FOR VOUCHER PRICINGS AND BOOKINGS VISIT wyndham.sale/ vouchers

If your family wants to explore, relax and dine in style during the holidays, these voucher deals from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts could be just what you need.

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yndham Hotels & Resorts has just launched its Hotels by Wyndham Vouchers campaign – offering a range of incredible hotel deals with savings of 15 to 40 per cent. Across New Zealand, participating hotels are offering fun-filled getaways which include delightful dining deals for you to enjoy.

What’s more, the vouchers’ long and flexible validity period means you don’t have to decide on dates now, plus they will make an excellent gift for family and friends.

You can choose to stay in Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. This region is a natural playground for all ages, providing a breathtaking setting with a myriad of sights to see, delights to sample and adventures for everyone.

Purchase the Romance Staycation Getaway at the Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park

Queenstown, a short drive from the worldclass Coronet Peak and The Remarkables snowfields and stay in the hotel’s plush onebedroom Apartment. Also, enjoy a scrumptious breakfast for two at Franks Pantry, which offers wholesome food made from the very best local ingredients. Additions include a bottle of bubbly or wine on arrival, and delicious chocolates.

Or head to Albany in Auckland’s North Shore and stay at the Ramada Suites Albany – located close to key attractions like the Westfield Albany and a short drive to the hiking trails at the Bushlands Park Reserve and Waiake Beach on Hauraki Gulf.

Guests can enjoy Pizza Night in the comfort of their room when they purchase a voucher for a one-night stay in the Studio room with $40 credit for Hells Pizza delivery and late check-out.

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OUT AND ABOUT

Waikato Wonders

The stunning Waikato region is home to a fabulous array of family activities to keep all ages happy and entertained these summer holidays.

HOBBITON MOVIE SET

Discover the most picturesque private farmland near Matamata, where you can visit the Hobbiton Movie Set which was rebuilt for the filming of The Hobbit Trilogy. Gain a first-hand insight into filming and the way things looked when shooting was in full swing and get up close with over 17 hobbit holes from the film including Bag End, Samwise Gamgee’s house and more. Knowledgeable tour guides provide a fascinating insight into how the movie set was created and what went on during the filming of both trilogies.

WAITAKARURU ARBORETUM AND SCULPTURE PARK

This 17.5-hectare arboretum sits on a hillside providing panoramic views over the fertile Waikato valley. The site contains intimate tree-enclosed spaces and interesting landforms including towering cliffs, rocks, a stream, many ponds, and small waterfalls. Along the 2 km nature trail you will discover more than 100 sculptures and installations. This art-in-nature experience aims to inspire imaginations, nourish curious minds, and provide for creative learning in an accessible wilderness environment.

MANGAPOHUE NATURAL BRIDGE

A short drive from Waitomo Village towards Marokopa is the Mangapohue Natural Bridge. The natural bridge is a 17-metre high limestone arch; the remains of an ancient cave system. Take a leisurely 5-minute stroll to the base of the natural bridge, or continue along the track for a 20-minute loop walk that takes in superb views of the natural bridge and gorge, stalactite-like formations, farmland and 25 million-year-old fossilised oysters that are exposed in the limestone outcrops. This easy walk is perfect for a weekend outing with family and friends.

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CAVING IN WAITOMO

Millions of years in the making, the world-famous caves in Waitomo provide a playground unlike any other that have been enthralling visitors since 1889. Rising from the sea about 30 million years ago, the subterranean wonders include stalagmites, stalactites and underground waterfalls. There are plenty of options on offer for the whole family, from gentle boat rides under galaxies of twinkling glowworms and walking tours of awe-inspiring limestone formations to a blood-pumping range of adventure activities. You can even do your bit for ‘cave troll’ conservation!

BRIDAL VEIL FALLS

A short drive from Raglan, the spectacular 55-metre high Bridal Veil Falls, also known as the Wairēinga Falls is a popular Waikato waterfall. An easy 10-minute walk through native bush, following the Pakoka River most of the way brings you to two viewing platforms at the top of the falls, both providing stunning vistas and ample photo opportunities of the plunging white falls flanked by grey rock and green bush. Looking down to the base of the waterfall, you will see soft sandstone rocks, worn away by the water to form a large amphitheatre.

HAMILTON GARDENS

Explore the magical and mysterious world of Hamilton Gardens.

Fifty years ago, the site was a rubbish dump, and today it’s an award-winning attraction with a unique concept of telling the story of gardens throughout time. Boasting over 20 individually themed gardens, families will love to step into the new Alice in Wonderland-type garden, the Surrealist Garden with everything five times the standard scale. Let the children explore the gardenthemed playground, with a treehouse and plenty of spaces to hide.

OUT AND ABOUT

HAMILTON ZOO

Home to over 600 native and exotic animals and set amidst 25 hectares of lush and tranquil surroundings, Hamilton Zoo is the destination for a memorable day out. As well as being home to many native and exotic animals, Hamilton Zoo boasts the largest free-flight aviary in New Zealand dedicated to native birds and plants.

Get to know the animals during free daily “Meet the Keeper” talks. Hamilton Zoo is committed to inspiring conservation action through participation in various projects and contributing to breeding programmes for endangered species.

BOWL AND SOCIAL

Located in the heart of Hamilton, SkyCity is the premier entertainment destination in the heart of the Waikato! With a world-class bowling alley and X-Golf simulator, there are activities to keep the whole family entertained for hours. Bowl and Social is Hamilton’s only Tenpin bowling alley with world-class bowling technology, TimeZone games and a brand new kitchen and bar serving up in-lane dining! With a range of dining and entertainment outlets, including EATBurger – voted the Waikato’s best burger – and The Local Taphouse, there is something for all tastebuds.

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WAIKATO MUSEUM

The Waikato region has a rich history, and there’s no better place to delve into it than at the Waikato Museum. You’ll find interesting exhibitions telling the stories of history, culture and science along with interactive and educational exhibits for children of all ages.

Highlights include Exscite, an interactive gallery for kids that aims to foster a learning experience in an exciting and engaging environment. Te Whare Waka o Te Winika exhibition can also be found here which tells the story of Tainui and the King movement and includes the spectacular Te Winika – a 200-year-old Māori war canoe.

SANCTUARY MOUNTAIN MAUNGATAUTARI

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is the largest ecological island on mainland New Zealand.

A haven for native wildlife and plants such as kiwi, kokako (wattlebird), tuatara and more, Maungatautari also provides great walking and hiking tracks. For a truly unique experience, guided night-time walks will open up another world – spot glowworms, weta and listen for the calls of the kiwi.

BLUE SPRING AT TE WAIHOU WALKWAY

The Blue Spring at Te Waihou Walkway contains water so pure it provides over 60 per cent of New Zealand’s bottled water. Follow the Waihou river on a track that heads through wetlands, pastoral land and features sights of small waterfalls, native bush and of course the famous Blue Spring, with glimpses of trout in the crystal clear waters.

The Blue Spring walk takes about one and a half hours each way, starting from Whites Road (State Highway 28), near Putaruru. There is also a shorter walk, 15 minutes each way, to the Blue Spring, accessed from nearby Leslie Road.

For more information or other great ideas for a family break in the Waikato visit waikatonz.com

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OUT AND ABOUT

Visit the future

Alongside the iconic heritage tram rides, Auckland's award-winning aviation display and historic village, MOTAT, has just launched its summer exhibition, Science Fiction Science Future.

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OTAT (the Museum of Transport and Technology) is the largest museum of its kind in New Zealand, featuring inspiring exhibitions and experiences that engage minds of all ages.

Head to MOTAT while your family is visiting Auckland this summer to discover the 16 interactive exhibits in the new exhibition, Science Fiction Science Future, designed to reveal how science fiction is bursting into reality with the help of new technology and innovations.

Concepts that amaze us on film, such as invisibility cloaking, teleportation, telekinesis and life lived on other planets become a reality in this exhibition. Visitors will experience a robotic face come alive to mimic their expressions, harness the power of their brainwaves to challenge others and test out the invisibility cloaking screen to watch themselves disappear and reappear.

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Science Fiction Science Future challenges kids to use their imagination to think about how technology will affect their homes, careers and the entire world in the future. Will humans be living on Mars in this lifetime? Will robots walk the streets among us?

While looking to the future, visitors can also discover the predictions of our ancestors from as far back at the 1890s, as they envisioned what society would be like today, and beyond, and determine whether they have become a reality or remain fiction.

Plus, be inspired by New Zealand’s transport and technology heritage in MOTAT’s full offering of other exhibitions and experiences. A visit to the Aviation Display Hall – located at M2, Meola Road – is a must-do to enjoy the awe-inspiring collection of aircraft.

Science Fiction Science Future is on now until 9 May 2021. motat.nz

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OUT AND ABOUT

Stunning SOUTH ISLAND To wish the Family Times community a very Merry Christmas, the THC Group of hotels introduces their special accommodation deals at scenic locations in the South Island.

TRAVELLING SOUTH

TRAVELLING NORTH

ugget Point is located in Arthur’s Point, Queenstown. The closest hotel to the stunning Coronet Peak ski area, within easy reach of central Queenstown. Perched high above the picturesque Shotover River, with sweeping views of the surrounding mountain ranges, our boutique hotel is a spectacular gem.

ase yourself at The Portage and explore the magic of the world-renowned Marlborough Sounds, at the top of the South Island. Relax and switch off from the rest of the world and simply enjoy your surroundings at this beautiful, waterfront hotel. Submerge yourself into nature when you visit The Portage and enjoy a rustic landscape of native bush, with an abundance of unique wildlife. Whether you’re looking for a quiet getaway poolside, soaking in your surroundings or an activity-packed trip, The Portage is the perfect place for you.

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Our guests enjoy complimentary access to our Roman-style spa, complete with steam room, sauna, indoor plunge pool and hot tub. Highly qualified therapists are on-hand to provide you with a full range of beauty, massage and spa treatments. Our on-site gym and squash court are also available to our guests free of charge. If you crave real, local character and flavour when you travel, this is the Queenstown hotel for you. There is an exciting new addition to our day spa, in the form of outdoor hot tubs, overlooking the mountains and Shotover River.

Our sister property located right next door is Park Residence.

This hotel is apartment-style and complete with modern amenities and deluxe furnishings; our apartments have everything you’ll need for a luxurious getaway or family vacation. Also featured are views of the historic Shotover River and Queenstown ranges from every window, balcony or patio. There’s no better place to enjoy the rugged and beautiful landscapes of southern New Zealand.

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Explore nature and do the things you love while staying in this stunning part of the Sounds, whether that be walking or cycling New Zealand’s famous Queen Charlotte Track, sea kayaking, sailing, or fishing in the Kenepuru Sounds. Located a quick 10 minutes’ walk from the acclaimed Queen Charlotte Track, The Portage offers a little taste of everything Marlborough has to offer.

Dine for breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Portage Restaurant & Bar and enjoy Kiwi-inspired cuisine infused with herbs grown in our gardens. During summer, take the family and head to the beachfront Snapper Bar and Eatery for relaxed and tasty Kiwi ‘Fish ‘n’ Chips’, make your own pizza nights and many other Kiwi favourites.

Check out our hotel websites for all the fun summer activities and events we have planned. Keep up to date and let us entertain you this summer holiday in Queenstown and the Marlborough Sounds.

Coming Soon

We are very excited to welcome to the THC Group our newest hotel the Christchurch City Hotel opening in May 2021. We look forward to welcoming you to stay and play in the central city… more to come.

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DIRECT BOOK NOW to receive 30% off your next stay by quoting the code FAMILY TIMES. For all bookings and enquiries, please contact our friendly central reservations team on reservations@thcgroup.co.nz or phone 0800 842 843.

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Destination AOTEAROA

INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE Antarctica is a land like no other, with deep blue seas, unique creatures and endless icy plains under starry skies.

The International Antarctic Centre transports a slice of this astounding continent to Christchurch, with a range of immersive experiences that allow everyday visitors to see, touch, feel and fall in love with Antarctica.

Brave an Antarctic storm, go off-road in a Hägglund, befriend a husky, mingle with the penguins, experience Antarctica from all four dimensions and leave with a head full of knowledge and a heart full of love and inspiration to take action. Just like the explorers before you.

WALTER PEAK FARM TOURS Nestled on the south-western shores of Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu, you will find the picturesque Walter Peak High Country Station.

Travelling there on the iconic TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship is an experience in itself. The 45-minute journey is perfect for exploring the decks, engine room, viewing platform and onboard museum.

Upon disembarking the TSS Earnslaw, watch the farm dogs round up sheep from the paddocks and help feed the alpaca, sheep, deer and even get up close to the Scottish Highland cattle.

See it. Love it. Save it.

Enjoy a delicious homemade afternoon tea with sandwiches, cakes and scones before cruising back to Queenstown.

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L AKESIDE LIVING

DUSKY DOLPHINS ON DISPLAY

What is it that makes Edgewater, Lake Wānaka so appealing for family holidays?

Unparalleled access to Lake Wānaka is definitely a big plus, as is the biking and walking track around parts of Lake Wānaka which is directly accessible from Edgewater. The hotel is the only accommodation in Wānaka situated right on the edge of the lake!

Kaikōura is a unique and exciting place for a relaxing and refreshing break with the family, and watching Kaikōura’s dusky dolphins has a uniqueness all of its own.

Swimming with the dusky dolphins is a unique and sought-after activity, often described as a life-changing experience; creating special and heart-warming memories. These dolphins are found in pods allyear-round along the coast.

The Edgewater Resort’s spacious, comfortable and family-friendly one and two-bedroom apartments make the ideal base to relax after a busy day biking, boating, fishing or exploring the Wānaka township. Spend your family holiday lakeside at Edgewater.

Not everyone decides that swimming is for them, so watching the dolphins, and the people swimming with them, is magical in itself.

The acrobatic displays of the dusky dolphins will captivate your heart and put a smile on your face.

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EDUCATION IS A GIFT FOR LIFE When contemplating school options for your daughter, we understand there is a lot to consider. At Rangi, we put girls first. We offer an education where she will be welcomed and supported; a place where she can be herself, belong, and be the change.

BE THE CHANGE Sustainability

Technology and Innovation

Our students drive our ambitious Sustainability initiatives as caring and active environmentalists. They undertake projects within and beyond the school and create meaningful change through environmental, social, cultural and economic sustainability. Being part of the Rangi Community will enable your daughter to develop a strong sense of social responsibility and help lead change that is driving tomorrow’s world. We have been a finalist in the New Zealand Sustainable Business Awards in both 2018 and 2019 and in the KNZB Sustainable Schools Award in 2019. Rangi is an Enviroschool, a Fairtrade School and has been carbon neutral since 2018.

Not only embedded in subjects such as ‘Digital and Business Technology’, technology and innovation form a wider part of the way we learn at Rangi. We explore the technologies and skills your daughter will need to lead the way in the future, such as 3D printing and Artificial Intelligence. Our ability to offer small, specialist classes, the flexibility of the NCEA programme, and our specialist technology facilities and staff combine to ensure your daughter will leave Rangi prepared for a future we can’t even yet see.

Enrolments now open for 2022: rangiruru.school.nz

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GET CRAFTY

T hat ’s a wrap

Step 1

YOU WILL NEED:

Spread out the plastic tablecloth and get those little hands involved to create your own signature wrapping paper for this year’s celebrations. Kids might want to choose some bright colour combinations, or you can add glitz with Resene FX metallics.

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STENCIL TERRAZZO

PATTERN

Get messy and paint your own gorgeous DIY Christmas wrapping paper with Resene testpots.

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Rubber band and testpot Step 3

Cardboard for the stencil sheet

STAR STAMP YOU WILL NEED: 8 x rubber bands

Plain white paper

Testpot brush

Sponges

2 x Resene testpots to use as stamps

Resene testpots in your choice of colours; we used Resene Fast Forward, Resene Artemis, Resene Liberty, Resene Ethereal and Resene Moonlight.

Resene testpots in your choice of colours; we used Resene Red Herring and Resene Moonlight

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Make the stencil by drawing random terrazzo shapes onto a piece of card. Once you’re happy with the pattern, cut out the shapes with a craft knife. Of course, you can use any pattern you like; your household might prefer dinosaurs to terrazzo.

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Place stencil on the first section of paper. Dab paint on with the sponges.

Move stencil along for next section. (To create a more random pattern over the paper turn the stencil to mirror image the first application beside it).

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Step 3

Roll of craft paper

Craft knife and pencil

Step 3

Step 2

INSTRUCTIONS: Attach rubber bands over the Resene testpots to create star patterns.

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Paint over the rubber bands evenly using the testpot brush.

Step 3

Press the stamp evenly on the craft paper. The paint will last for about three stamps. You can repeat with another colour if you want. Then wrap up all your special surprises and display them under the tree!

For all your DIY projects, big or small, visit your nearest Resene ColorShop. resene.co.nz/colorshops

GIVEAWAYS

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Copies – 1 2 3 with New Zealand Rugby Officially licensed by the All Blacks and New Zealand Rugby Union, 1 2 3 with New Zealand Rugby teaches counting with New Zealand’s favourite rugby players. Count the players and everything else related to favourite rugby teams in English and te reo Māori.

A fabulous picture book written by Karen Mowbray and illustrated by Lisa Allen capturing the familiar New Zealand childhood experience of going to the dairy for an icecream on a hot summery day.

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family passes – SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s

We have 4 x family passes to give away to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s. Discover all there is to know about the Teeth & Tails of the sea at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium this summer! The aquarium is taking you on a deep dive into the form and function of sea creatures’ body parts with an activity trail and ‘Meet the Keeper’ talks.

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The Croods prize packs The Croods have survived their fair share of dangers and disasters, from fanged prehistoric beasts to surviving the end of the world, but now they will face their biggest challenge of all: another family! A fun adventure for everyone – don’t miss THE CROODS: A NEW AGE – in cinemas soon. We have these fantastic THE CROODS: A NEW AGE prizes to giveaway: pom-pom bag tags | sticker sheets | plush bum bags | character masks.

Share the love and laughter when you meet and greet GRINNY GRANNY – the third member of the world-famous Wonky Donkey family!

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Follow us for your chance to win: @familytimesnewzealand Stuck On You prize pack

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Zuru toy prize packs

Frankie the Funky Flamingo | OOSH Potions | BOB Crazy 3 Pack Water Balloons | Surprise Toys Mini Brands.

To celebrate the launch of the 2020 range from Stuck On You, we’re giving away this fab Christmas prize pack chock full of items to personalise worth $140.

Christmas Santa Sack | Santa Treat Board | Letter from Santa | Christmas Countdown Calendar | Child’s Christmas Mug | Christmas Round Gift Labels | Christmas Rectangle Gift Labels | Christmas Decorations

Farmers Santa Parade On Sunday 29 November the Farmers Santa Parade is celebrating its 87th birthday, delivering sackfuls of Christmas cheer to thousands of Kiwi families. To celebrate, we have a Farmers voucher worth $150 to giveaway.

Copies – Christmas in Summer

by Suzy Cato and Itty Bitty Beats, illustrated by Carla Martell This catchy new sing-along song by Suzy Cato and the Itty Bitty Beats will be a hit with young and old.

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Copies – The Grinny Granny Donkey by Craig Smith, illustrated

by Katz Cowley

Copies – Peri Pukeko

Earlybird is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that tells the moving story of Peri Pukeko, a baby bird who hatched too early, and his journey as he gets ready to go home and learns to fly. All proceeds from sales of the book and limited edition prints go to the Champion Centre, an early intervention service for infants and young children with significant disabilities and their families in Canterbury.

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Sets – Growing with Yates

Kids’ gardening has just got a whole lot more fun with Yates new range of special kids’ seeds that take growing-your-own to a whole new level. We have five of these fabulous kids’ seed packs to giveaway for your littlest gardeners.

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FOOD

STRAWBERRY

F rench Toast

Why restrict your Strawberry French Toast eating to breakfast – you could quite legitimately have it for lunch or even halfway between lunch and dinner?

YUM! INGREDIENTS SERVES 2 4 slices fluffy white bread 4 tablespoons cream cheese small punnet of fresh strawberries, thinly sliced 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk pinch of flaky salt good grind of black pepper 1 tablespoon light olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons plain yoghurt

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 180oC. + Lay the slices of bread on the bench, then spread cream cheese on top of each slice. Cover two of the bread slices with strawberries, then make sandwiches by putting the other pieces of bread on top, cheese side down. + In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. + Heat a large frying pan on a medium heat, adding the oil and butter to the pan. Now dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture, turning them over until they are completely covered. Place the sandwiches carefully in the pan and reduce the heat to low.

Recipes extracted from Egg & Spoon: An Illustrated Cookbook written by Alexandra Tylee and illustrated by Giselle Clarkson, published by Gecko Press, RRP $39.99 geckopress.com/bookshop/egg-andspoon-an-illustrated-cookbook/

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+ Turn them over when they are a lovely crispy brown underneath, then cook the other side just the same – they’ll take about 2 or 3 minutes each side. + Serve cut in half with maple syrup and yoghurt.

GF - use gluten-free bread

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Pop Up Penguins Christchurch is hosting a very special waddle of visitors over the summer. Families can join the Pop Up Penguins art trail and put their support behind Canterbury.

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he Pop Up Penguins public art trail will include 120 penguin sculptures, each decorated by artists and schoolchildren.

Wild in Art, the organisation behind Christchurch’s Stands Tall giraffe exhibit in 2014, has partnered with Harcourts to bring these adorable birds to the city hoping to create some smiles and a fresh start for 2021.

Margaret Mahy playground and Tūranga, but also to support the businesses and organisations that have taken a hit this year because of COVID-19,” says Claire Cowles, Event Producer.

Over the weekend of 28 and 29 November, penguin sculptures will be installed across the city from The Terrace to Akaroa and Christchurch Adventure Park to Kaiapoi, and they will be on display for nine weeks over summer.

For those with smartphones, an official Pop Up Penguins app will be free to download from the App Store and Google Play. App users will be able to search for penguins using an interactive map.

“In 2014, we wanted to encourage people to get out into the city again after the earthquakes. This time, we want to celebrate all the new places in the city like Christchurch Adventure Park, the

At the end of the trail, the penguins will be displayed all together at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand for a Farewell Weekend on 13 and 14 February 2021.

On Tuesday 16 February, the 50 large penguins will be sold at an auction run by Harcourts.

From the auction proceeds, 75 per cent will be gifted to the local charity, Cholmondeley Children’s Centre.

Tanya Cooke, General Manager of Cholmondeley Children’s Centre, reflects on what their involvement with Pop Up Penguins means to the charity, saying, “We are thrilled to be recipients of the funds raised during this fantastic event. It’s about Canterbury families getting out and about in the community and as an organisation that has helped over 30,000 Canterbury families over 95 years; we are delighted to be involved.”

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POP UP PENGUINS LEARNING PROGRAMME The Pop Up Penguins learning programme had 65 schools register from across the city and surrounding towns. As schools returned in term two, they received a resource pack.

The packs were created in partnership with learning partners:

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International Antarctic Centre

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Antarctica NZ

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Gateway Antarctica

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Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs

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College of Education Health and Human Development at the University of Canterbury.

Students from primary, intermediate and high schools learned about penguin conservation, Christchurch’s status as a gateway to Antarctica and caring for the environment. In term three, the schools received their penguin sculpture and over the following weeks, designed and decorated from their inspiration and imagination. popuppenguins.co.nz

Have some fun finding Christchurch’s newest residents. Explore the Pop Up Penguins trail on this family fun scavenger hunt. ectly to All proceeds raised go dir Centre.

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Time:

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Register at: https://bit.ly/PenguinExpedition Sponsored by

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Pick a berry or two in Selwyn Nothing beats fresh berries on a summers table.

Selwyn’s great weather and arable soils gives our fruit and berry growers the best.

Take the family and pick your own blueberries, raspberries or strawberries.

Check out Selwyn.NZ to find the best summer goodness near you.

Follow Selwyn NZ Share @selwyn.nz Visit selwyn.nz for further information and location details.

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