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Let’s play every day

Play with your kids – it’s fun, and helps with their learning and development too.

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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Scavenger Hunt

Games

Slow cooker beef curry with kūmara and spinach

Set the slow cooker in the morning and come home to this warming family meal full of flavour.
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Otago region walks

Walks

Dhal curry with cauliflower and spinach

Here's a great vegetarian curry recipe that everyone can enjoy.
Recipe

Play indoor bowls at home

Games

Stuffed kamo kamo

Kamo kamo stuffed with mushrooms and capsicums, baked in the oven with a crispy cheese topping.
Recipe
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