Family Press Releases, New Zealand

Turn Tantrums Into Tales

Struggling to explain big feelings or tricky life lessons to your little one? Now, you can turn everyday parenting challenges into bedtime magic.

Urgent Action Needed to Keep School Holiday Programmes Affordable for Parents

School holiday programmes are struggling to maintain affordable fees as Government assistance falls short for many parents. OSCAR providers are saying that a fundamental rethink is needed for Government investment in the OSCAR sector.

Auckland-based referral agency Urban Care partners up with ACC to better serve the Kiwi community

Auckland-based cleaning company launches disinfection cleaning services

Auckland-based cleaning company Premium Clean has recently launched disinfection cleaning services for offices and residential homes to combat the spread of Coronavirus.

New Heating and Cooling Webinar Series Available

Waterware, a leading specialist importer of plumbing, central heating & cooling and bathroomware products, is proud to release a new series of online training webinars focussing on their radiant central heating and cooling systems.

Mountain Buggy Wins Prestigious Award

New Zealand’s own baby goods brand, Mountain Buggy, has received top accolades for their newest product – a side-by-side double buggy – in the German Design Awards 2019.

PORSE proud to work alongside Parents Centre

PORSE is excited to announce a continued partnership with Parents Centres New Zealand Inc. Parents Centre is the primary provider of antenatal and parent education in New Zealand and has been supporting families in their communities for over 65 years and has 17,000 members around the country. They work with parents, equipping them with knowledge, skills and support to be the best parents they can possibly be.

Introducing Kiwi Holiday Parks and Accommodation

New Zealand’s favourite holiday park group – Kiwi Holiday Parks – is getting a new name to reflect the evolution of their parks and the wider range of accommodation types on offer: motels, cabins and campsites. Meet Kiwi Holiday Parks and Accommodation.

Made4Baby Turns 10

Made4Baby, a natural New Zealand skincare brand turns 10 this year at The Baby Show in Auckland, proudly keep babies and children of New Zealand (and the world) clean naturally.

Introducing Pure Start Organics

Pure Start Organics provide only organic and natural based baby products in the belief that every child deserves to have a pure and gentle start in life. We are proud to say that all our fabric based products are made from 100% certified organic cotton ensuring the safest and softest material for babies.

National Summit on Family Violence

A national summit on family violence will be hosted by Justice Minister Amy Adams and Social Development Minister Anne Tolley in Wellington on June 7.

New Online Babysitting and Nanny Agency hitting Auckland’s Parenting Scene

New online Nanny and Babysitting agency. Easily discover childcare providers that meet your families tailored needs through advanced search filters, from special needs to multiples Nannies or a Babysitter to care for your infant who is a qualified midwife.

Free training supporting students into ECE careers

Hundreds of New Zealanders have an opportunity to kick-start a career in early childhood education for free, thanks to the PORSE Nanny Intern Programme.

Big Science Day in Christchurch

On Saturday 31st October, 2015 Science Alive! will be hosting the BIG SCIENCE DAY, an all-day Science and Technology event suitable for families and people of all ages. Science Alive! will be taking over Cathedral Square in Christchurch, with this exciting FREE event.

Undiagnosed Vision Problems

A new initiative has been launched to investigate and address undiagnosed vision problems in lower decile primary schools by some of the country’s top optometrists.

Kiwis Take Nigel Lattas Power Off Advice

Kiwi families have recouped hundreds of thousands of hours of family time as part of a device free campaign, led by clinical psychologist Nigel Latta.

Lighthouse at-Home’s Christchurch Family Event

Lighthouse at-home wants to celebrate it’s arrival into Christchurch by hosting a Family event for the Christchurch Community! The occasion will be held on February 28th, from 10am – 12pm at 120 Clyde Road Burnside. This free event will provide a range of fun activities and games for the children while creating a sociable bonding platform for parents!