NZ Maritime Museum

Corner Quay & Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour Auckland City

Need to know

The New Zealand Maritime Museum is conveniently located in the heart of the bustling Viaduct harbour, moments away from Britomart Train Station, Bus Hubs and the Ferry Terminal.

The family-friendly Museum has a range of interactive galleries, regular school holiday activities, harbour sailings and much more! Check out the daily cannon fire at 12 noon, or jump on our steam tug SS PUKE for a short steam around the marina.

Look out for;

SS PUKE Steam Tug – https://www.maritimemuseum.co.nz/ss-puke-steaming-trip

School Holiday Activities – https://www.maritimemuseum.co.nz/events

Interactive Galleries – https://www.maritimemuseum.co.nz/galleries

Family Harbour Cruises – https://www.maritimemuseum.co.nz/ted-ashby-heritage-sailing

https://www.maritimemuseum.co.nz/

LITTLE Q & As

My kid can’t stop saying “I WANT IT”!

Sometimes our children can sound like a broken record wanting and, needing everything in sight! It is times like this when can find ourselves going a bit crazy wanting to run from all the demands. One major tip to help avoid this, is teaching your child the difference between ‘want and need’. By explaining to your child there is a big difference between “I need a drink” or “I want a toy”, you will help your child understand when it’s the right time to ask for something and, hopefully will diminish the list of requirements for you!

Is your kid nose-picker?

Deal with any allergies and dehydration issues first as these can make picking seem necessary. Teach your child to use a handkerchief or tissue, as the main problem is the spreading of germs from fingers straight to the nasal cavity.

My child can’t stop saying rude words! What do I do?

As parents we all will experience our children saying rude words, whether it is as small as be saying ‘poo’, or screaming a swear word in the middle of a supermarket. No matter the circumstance, it is our job as parents to teach the child what is acceptable language to use. When your child uses these inappropriate words you can…

1. Firmly explain this is a bad word and “we don’t use that word in this house”.

2. Set a rule that if this word is used again, there will be a punishment.

3. Ask if they understand this discussion you two have just had.

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