15 School Holiday Science Experiments

Looking for fun ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? These easy science experiments use simple household items to turn your kitchen into a mini laboratory. They're fun, educational and perfect for curious Kiwi kids aged 5 to 10...

By Mark Hudson · 07 July, 2026

By Mark Hudson · 29 January, 2023

Benefits of Hiring an Au Pair in New Zealand

Thinking of hiring an au pair in New Zealand? This guide covers the benefits, expected duties, costs, and legal obligations plus how Pay The Nanny makes au pair payroll simple, compliant, and stress-free for busy families.

By Mark Hudson · 22 November, 2022

How to Host an Au Pair Over the Holiday Season

Hosting an au pair this Christmas? From planning leave and managing expectations to thoughtful gifts and shared traditions, this guide helps you make the holiday season joyful, inclusive, and stress-free—with help from Pay The Nanny to manage payroll and leave.

By Mark Hudson · 16 October, 2022

Christmas is Coming to NZ!

Christmas should be merry, not manic! From sorting your nanny’s leave to planning thoughtful gifts, this guide helps parents stay organised and stress-free during the holidays—plus how Pay The Nanny can manage payroll and leave so you can focus on family.

By Mark Hudson · 18 September, 2022

Public Holidays for Nannies in New Zealand

Public Holidays can get confusing—especially when it comes to nanny pay, leave, and entitlements. This guide breaks down your legal obligations as an employer and how Pay The Nanny can help you manage it all stress-free.

By Mark Hudson · 11 July, 2022

Payroll for Au Pairs | Pay The Nanny

Hiring an au pair in New Zealand? From pay rates to tax obligations, this guide covers everything you need to know about au pair payroll. Discover how Pay The Nanny can simplify compliance, save time, and take the stress out of paying your new household employee.

By Mark Hudson · 26 May, 2022

Employ a Nanny in 10 minutes

Hiring a nanny is a smart move but sorting the payroll? Not so much. This guide walks busy parents through everything they need to do to stay compliant, stress-free, and legally covered without the admin headache.

By Mark Hudson · 26 May, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to ACC When Hiring a Nanny in New Zealand

Hiring a nanny? Then you’ll need to know about ACC. From levies to injury claims, here’s everything you need to understand about your obligations plus how Pay The Nanny makes it stress-free.

By Mark Hudson · 19 April, 2022

Why You Should Hire a Live-in Nanny

Thinking about a live-in nanny or au pair? From flexible childcare to help around the house, discover why a live-in arrangement could be the game-changer your busy family needs. Here's what to expect and how to get started stress-free.

By Mark Hudson · 01 April, 2022

We're upgrading!

We’re rolling out a brand new Pay The Nanny system in April! With easier timesheets, built-in leave tracking, and more flexibility for families and nannies, everything you need is now in one place. Find out when you'll switch and how the transition will work.