Family Press Releases

easyDNA New Zealand offers a new gender test using a simple urine sample from the mother. This latest gender prediction test has been described as a “superior” and is being marketed under the brand KnowtheGender.

Waikato rugby stars will be on hand next month when Domino’s Pizza in Hillcrest thanks its customers in style.

August is Family History Month and the NZ Society of genealogists is celebrating by helping New Zealanders to trace their family history. There are lots of events on around NZ to assist people to begin their journey to find their ancestors.

The West End production of the monster hit children’s tale The Gruffalo returns to New Zealand’s North Island this August and September for an extensive 12 centre tour.

Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Sylvester The Cat, names we can easily recall from happy childhood memories, now you can bring these characters to life for your own kids each time you buy your groceries!

2010 and the start of 2011 have been incredible for Scouting in Taupo. More and more young people are realising the benefit of joining our Movement and are experiencing the vast range of fantastic opportunities that we have to offer.

The South Waikato District Counci has posted signs promoting smoke free playgrounds.

The appearance of the star cluster Matariki (Pleiades) is the signal for the Maori New Year to begin. Carter Observatory is celebrating Matariki with activities throughout June.

John Key has stated that Budget 2011 will include changes to KiwiSaver, Working for Families, and student loans to ensure they remain affordable in the future. Budget 2011 will ensure growth is built on the foundation of savings, exports and productive investment.

Do you remember the liberating feeling of running barefoot in your backyard as a kid? Children inherently understand the benefits of being barefoot whether it is better balance, enhanced sensory perception or just the liberating feeling of the ground beneath their feet. Unfortunately, outdoor debris and other hazards have forced parents to put traditional shoes on their children—casting their feet at an early age. By popular demand, Vibram® has designed a line of FiveFingers® footwear so our younger friends can experience the same benefits their parents have been raving about for years.

Christchurch mum Tash Page is spearheading a unique new effort to show parents the positive side of cloth nappies – via video entries from real mums and dads who use cloth rather than disposables.

The Ministry of Health has released guidance on infant feeding during emergencies for parents and caregivers.

Little Kickers is the largest provider of pre-school football (soccer) in the U.K. for children aged 18months – 7 years. After much anticipation Little Kickers arrives in West Auckland.

The Great Lake Taupō Cultural Festival; a two-day multi-cultural event at the Unison Amphitheatre this Waitangi weekend, will be a haven of delicious ethnic foods and locally produced wines according to organisers.

Itti bitti have been nominated in the best modern cloth nappy category in the OhBaby! Awards.

Swimming pools at QEII, Pioneer and Centennial Recreation and Sport Centres will undergo repair work this year to correct damage caused by the September earthquake.

The Auckland Mayor has launched an investigation into the feasibility of providing free admission to council-owned swimming pools across Auckland.

Conceived and birthed in the Waikato town of Cambridge, mahu Mother and Baby skincare has gone from on-line to securing distribution of mahu baby to Countdown, Woolworths and Foodtown supermarkets New Zealand wide, to becoming nominated in four categories in the inaugural OhBaby! New Zealand Awards for creating outstanding pregnancy and baby products!

More than 70,000 hopeful children (and adults!) have already called Telecom’s Santaline on 0800 222 222 to ensure their wish lists are received by the North Pole in time for the big day. The nationwide toll free line, direct to Santa, has been running red hot since it opened on 27 November.

Made4Baby is excited to announce that 3 products in the Made4Baby range have been nominated in the OhBaby! 2010 Awards. These Awards relate to the best products and services in the pregnancy and baby market.