17th March, 2022A seven year old (and her parent) review four new local shows for kids and tweensJunior binge-watcher Hazel gives her verdict on some of Aotearoa's newest shows for kids. By Thalia Kehoe RowdenGuest writer
Opinion20th July, 2021Tear it down and start again? Fixing our antiquated education systemOur current school system isn’t just underfunded, it’s outdated, by about a century. By Thalia Kehoe RowdenGuest writer
16th July, 2019What a horrified New Zealander can do about kids in cagesPractical steps to take right now if you’re appalled at the news coming out of the United States.By Thalia Kehoe RowdenGuest writer
25th March, 2019Immerse yourself in kindness with new Kiwi kids show Kiri and LouThe world needs more kindness, clearly. Thalia Kehoe Rowden reviews Kiri and Lou, a new musical comedy show about kindness and feelings, made for children, but a tonic for adults, too. By Thalia Kehoe RowdenGuest writer
17th August, 2018Nida’s story: Escaping from the Nauru detention camp and making a home in NZAs a toddler, Nida Fiazi escaped Afghanistan with her mother in a quest for survival. Instead they ended up in a detention camp in Nauru. Thalia Kehoe Rowden tells their story.By Thalia Kehoe RowdenGuest writer
14th August, 2018How refugees are enriching Aotearoa’s food landscapeWhether making Somali sauces or Nepali dumplings, former refugees are providing income for their families and delicious food for the rest of us. By Thalia Kehoe RowdenGuest writer
13th August, 2018What’s on HEIHEI for older kids?New kids’ media platform HEIHEI has some great stuff (and also some missable overseas imports). Thalia Kehoe Rowden, with the help of her six-year-old son, gives us the lowdown.By Thalia Kehoe RowdenGuest writer
16th July, 2018Family separation is happening closer to home than you think We were all horrified to see children ripped from their parents’ arms at the US-Mexico border last month. Sadly, this kind of thing happens in Australia too. By Thalia Kehoe RowdenGuest writer
7th July, 2018It’s time for Aotearoa to step up and welcome home more refugeesNow is the time to figure out if we want to be the good guys or the bad guys, here in Aotearoa.By Thalia Kehoe RowdenGuest writer
5th July, 2018Is there anything good on HEIHEI for pre-schoolers?HEIHEI says its programming is targeted at five to nine year olds, but Thalia Kehoe Rowden finds plenty that’s great for pre-schoolers. Here are the best shows for littlies – and a few to avoid.By Thalia Kehoe RowdenGuest writer