Pigs In Sheds - New Book By Peter Millet!!

New Zealand author Peter Millet has a new book out of Christmas. Pigs In Shd is a cheeky dow-under version of the much-loved fable The Three Little Pigs. This time the three perky porkers are being chased by a sneaky sheepdog who's out to eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner! 

Auckland Goes Back To Alert Level 3? - Kiwi Kids News

Starting from Wednesday noon Auckland will be going into lockdown after finding four new Covid cases. The four cases all come from members of a single family but none had travelled oversea recently. The rest of New Zealand has been placed into Alert Level 2.

Kiwi Kids News - Matariki

Matariki is the Maori New Year, mostly known for when cluster's of stars (Seven Sisters) appear in the sky. Through winter to April, the stars begin to dispear. We can celebrate Matariki in many different ways. Spending time with family & sharing stories about it's history.

Kiwi Kids News - Shortest Day Of The Year For New Zealand

The winter solstice occurred at exactly 9:43Am. It marks the point when New Zealand, at the rest of the southern hemisphere begins recieveing more daylight as the sun's angle in the sky begins to increase. The coldest weather in New Zealand is coming. 

Kiwi Kids News- Students Starting School Next Week?

Prime Minister Jacinda Adern has annouced New Zealand will take action into Level 2 on Thursday. Signifing schools will be renewed on Monday 18th May. At the press conference they also declared that social gatherings will be narrowed to groups of 10 for the next two weeks.

Jacinda Adern warned of a long road ahead and urged New Zealanders to continue to maintain public hygiene and health practices. We shouldn't give up. Stay safe everyone!

Kiwi Kids News- NZ's Covid-19 Communication Is Leading The World?

A global survey of communication during this situation of Covid-19 has established New Zealand at the top. According to a survey by Stickybeak, they found that New Zealand was selected more than any other country as the most impressive response to the pandemic. What are your thoughts on this?

 For more detailed information: Kiwi Kids News Article

ANZAC Day 2020

ANZAC Day is on the 25th of April. It's an influential day for everyone as we commemorate all New Zealanders tragically killed in wars. 

Also honouring those who suffered during that time. Many soldiers fought for our country and we should be proud what they have impacted upon us. 

We should all be have this day to remember what great & thoughtful soldiers we had. 

Kiwi Kids News- First Online Supermarket Opening..

New Zealand's first purpose built online supermarket yesterday. It is predicted that the new store will fill up to 7,500 online orders a week from the Auckland reigon. 

The store will operate 24 hours a day & 7 days a week was planned due to the virus. Please stay safe and clean! 

Kiwi Kids News - Easter Bunny & Tooth Fairy!

Prime Minister Adern has inclined the Easter Bunny & Tooth Fairy freedom from the National Lockdown. Jacinda made the briefing at her press conference this Monday. She told kids that the lockdwon restricitions and busy time of year might be challenging for them both. 
What are you hoping the Easter Bunny brings you? 

Kiwi Kids News- Daylight Saving ENDS In New Zealand...

Daylight saving has ended for New Zealand. With clocks going back at 3am on Saturday night. In Summer, these early morning sunlight hours are seen as being wasted as many people are asleep at that time. By way of daylight saving time, they are more useful. 

Fun Fact: New Zealand first introduced daylight saving in 1927. Daylight savings is also a reminder for New Zealandrs to check their fire alarms and ensure they are working in order. 

Kiwi Kids News - Stay At Home But Be Connected!

We are now on day 12 of the lockdown in New Zealand. During this lockdown we should all be learning how together, we should all stay connected whilist still social distancing. 

It's a perfect time to spend more time with your loved ones wether it's helping them, having conversations or even having breakpoints with them. 

Sometimes its okay to feel lonely at times but everyone is going through this. Remember your not alone you'll be back with your friends. Have hope & stay safe! 

Kiwi Kids News- ALL New Zealand Schools To Close??

Prime Minister Adern made the statement on Monday afternoon. According to what she said all schools and early childcare centres in New Zealand, will close from midnight on Wednesday in order to combat Covid-19. 

She spoke about many important things counting with a lockdown situation for approximately 4 weeks. As for now the students will be learning online with government helping beside. Stay safe!

Lockdown 4 BEGINS!

Prime Minister Adern made a revelation this afternoon. During the briefing she explained that New Zealand will be moving into COVID-19 Alert Level 3 for 48 hours, then to Level 4. 

To clarify New Zealand will move into a lockdown situation for 4 weeks until further notice. I hope everyone stays safe for next few weeks and remember social distancing! 

Kiwi Kids News- Polyfest Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

The huge event this week has recently been called off due to worries of the covid-19 
(Coronavirus) spread. 

Organisers said the event was too huge to trace any contracts of a confirmed case. Still they're trying to find other options to adress student's performances.

Kiwi Kids News- Lego Blocks To Be Sustainable By 2020...

The world's famous toy maker has announced plans to be 100% likey by 2030. Due to fact that plastic is dangerous to the the enviornment the company has been working to change the way they produce their famous toy.

Currently, two percent of its plastic pieces which are mostly from trees, leaves and bushes you find in Lego. New pieces will all soon have the same strength of colour, fastness and sticking power, in order to together with older pieces.

CORONAVIRUS: All You Need To Know!

Currently there is a pandemic (define; a disease that is spreading in multiple countries around the world at the same time) circulating around the globe. That is of course Covid-19 also well known as the Coronavirus. If you're still confused with the lately news about this topic, these answers should answer your questions.  

1. What Is Covid-19?

The Coronavirus is an affecting virus. For example, headaches, tummy aches or coughing. It can spread easily from one to another. As said in the news it can spread from person to person by coughing, or incontact with the surface of your face/skin.

 2. Where Did Covid-19 Orginirate From?

The first few cases were in China, in a city called Wuhan..but has now dispersed across the world. It has thought the disease originated at an animal market in the city. Where it somehow consumed into a person.

3. How Can You Protect Yourself and Others?

• Cough or sneeze into your elbow or by covering your mouth. 

• Put used tissues in the bin or a big immediatly. 

• Wash your hands with soap often (prefaablly 20 seconds)

• Avoid personal contact/ social distance yourself 

• Clean and disinfect frequently tounched surfaces

• Stay home if you feel unwell 

Kiwi Kids News - We Are Different but The Same

It's been one year since the Mosque Christchurch shooting. As many of you know a lot of people tragicly passed away including younger kids and families. We must make an effort to remember the lesson it taught us; meaning that we should celebrate diversity and our differences.

Some day we should all appreciate diversity as it allows you to understand new perspectives. It would be a boring world if we were all the same. We might be different in some ways, we are the same in the ways that count.

A Man Finds 1800 Year Old Roman Ring

A man called Jason Massey that was a treasure hunter, discovered something using a metal detector. He used his metal detector to dig up a, "1800 year old gold Roman signet ring in, Somerset England. Jason Massey learnt that the rare piece of jewellery, which has an engraving of the Roman Goddess of Victory.