The Christchurch Adventure Park (CAP) is great for those seeking to hone their skills on the bike or enjoy the thrills of zip-lining while also providing fun challenges for the younger members of the family. Mountain biking supports youngsters to grow an appreciation of nature …
This painting project will bring colour and sparkle to your outdoors, and the kids will love getting involved. You’ll need: Terracotta pots – ours were supplied by Potteryworld Resene testpots Paintbrushes Cotton buds FOR BASECOATS, THE KIDS CHOSE: Resene Timeout Resene Riptide Resene Wham Resene …
Punting on the Avon See the Avon River and Botanic Gardens from a different perspective with Punting on the Avon! Departing from the historic Antigua Boat Sheds, this guided 30-minute tour glides along the river into the heart of the Botanic Gardens. See the river’s …
Caterpillars start as small wiggly creatures, go into a chrysalis, and then emerge as beautiful butterflies. But what happens in the chrysalis? Here is an experiment from the Otago Museum that illustrates this amazing science. What you need a plate or a tray playdough vinegar …
With summery and wintry versions, ideal for the vagaries of autumn, these bowls of brekky inspiration are energy-boosting family favourites. Ingredients Serves 4 2 eating apples zest and juice of 1 orange 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp light brown …
Our editor Kate Barber chatted with Dr Michelle Dickinson, creator of Nanogirl, about the importance of STEM in our lives, why girls need role models in these fields, and why it’s great working with kids. Nanotechnologist and Engineer Dr Michelle Dickinson brings Science, Technology, Engineering …
Featuring an all-local cast, including some of New Zealand’s most talented child performers, Showbiz Christchurch promises Matilda will be THE show to see in Christchurch 2022! Based on the book by Roald Dahl, Matilda tells the story of a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and …
NATHAN WALLIS explains that those all-important ‘first 1000 days’ are different, significantly so, for firstborns and later babies. By KATE BARBER The ‘birth order effect’ fascinates us. We talk authoritatively about the traits of firstborns or middle children or ‘the baby of the family’, especially when …