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Summer fun in the kitchen

Get the kids in the kitchen these summer holidays by checking out our range of easy, low-cost recipes.

Kia ora. Healthy Kids is full of fun, free and low-cost ideas to get your family eating, moving and sleeping well. Explore our recipes, activity ideas, goal chart and more.

The importance of active play

Active play helps kids with coordination, balance, motor skills and using up their energy, which in turn helps to promote better sleeping habits.

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Otago region walks

Walks

Tuna stuffed capsicums

Tasty, easy and quick, these stuffed capsicums make a great snack or serve with a green salad for a fast week night dinner.
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Build an obstacle course

Games

Roasted broccoli salad

Here's a great way to cook broccoli that really brings out a lot of flavour.
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Dixon Street park, Greymouth

Playground / Park

Ota ika - raw fish salad

Fish marinated in coconut milk, lemon juice and seasonal summer vegetables.
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