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The 'Māori' episode of Justin Time is really, really messed up
If you've seen the 'Māori' episode of kids show Justin Time Go, you'll know how batshit it is. Steph Matuku breaks down the mess that is 'Let's Haka Dance!'
Elliot has a brain tumour
Inside the oncology day ward at Wellington Children's Hospital, a little girl has her final round of chemotherapy. Her family allowed The Spinoff Parents to come to the session and share some of their story with readers. Photos by Danny Rood. Words by Emily Writes.
'School has been reduced to child care': A principal speaks out
Jai Breitnauer speaks to her sons’ primary school principal Riki Teteina about teaching in New Zealand and the teacher shortage Bill English says doesn't exist.
Warm house, cool landlord: Why doing right by tenants pays off
From June 2019, every rental in the country will need to be insulated. Emily Writes talks to Kelson Primary School principal, landlord and mum Judy Pemberton about the changes, and why she chose to do the right thing early on.
Marriage equality and human rights through the eyes of a child
In Australia, there is currently a fight for marriage equality. A nation-wide survey is asking for Australians to vote "yes" or "no" on the rights of rainbow families. This has had a huge impact on children of gay parents as well as LGBTQIA+ children.
Have you tried?: On the nightmare of stupid unsolicited advice
Almost every sleep-deprived parent is used to the "smile and nod" when they're given unsolicited advice. Linda Jane Keegan is over it. Here she tells us why.
A kindy teacher’s guide to voting for your child’s education
Donna Eden is a teacher with 20 years’ experience and a mother of two, currently working at a kindergarten in Wellington. Here she shares with parents her personal guide to voting for education, a topic close to our hearts at The Spinoff Parents.
A kindergarten begs for help for its special needs children
Last week a kindergarten in Wellington wrote an open letter to the Minister for Education, pleading for their children with special needs to get the support they need. As part of a Spinoff Parents series on early childhood education in New Zealand, Michaela Harris went to the kindergarten to talk to teachers and parents.
Stay-at-home date night ideas for when you can’t get a sitter or you’re just plain broke
It's damn hard to date when you have young children. Sarah Bichan asked all of the brilliant and amazing mums she knows to share their best tips for romantic nights …
The crucible of life: A mother returns to writing
Poet and mother Anna Livesey is interviewed by novelist and mother Kirsten McDougall on being creative, the mummy/woman divide, and her new book of poetry.
