Family Press Releases

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

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.

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 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.

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, 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

Due to overwhelming requests, Lighthouse at-home, New Zealand’s leading provider of home based childcare is now providing its service in Christchurch!

Saturday the 21st March 2015 will be a day full of smiles, laughter and joy for a projected 30,000 people as Lighthouse is set to host another successful Children’s Day event at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland.

Pinnacle Life unveils a new ‘add on’ feature to its life insurance policies. This new ‘tick box’ option allows policy holders to increase their life cover by 50% for accidental death for just 20% increase in their premiums.

The Doidy Cup is a universal feeding cup which the elderly and disabled find easy to use. Available in seven colours and featuring two adjustable handles the Doidy Cup, which was originally designed as a baby feeding cup, is now available for use in rest homes, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and private homes.