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Win a voucher for two pairs of Specsavers designer kids' glasses.

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Cash & Vouchers Parents / Babies & Children Simple Entry / Random Winner Simple Entry

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Win a Doc McStuffins pack

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Win two art packs

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Win an ice cream maker

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Win a Free Specsavers eye exam

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Win Walking with Dinosaurs DVD

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Win a Mr Vintage Mother's Day pack

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Win a makeover and styling session

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Win a Schwarzkopf Dry hair care range

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Win a Barbie The Pearl Princess DVD and mermaid outfit

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Win a copy of 'Don't Puke On Your Dad'

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Win a huge Family Game Week prize pack valued at $560

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Win an Electrolux UltraSilencer Pet

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Map NZ's best playgrounds and win

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Win Skinnies beauty gel

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Win a Copy of How To Cook

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Win a SmarTab Junior Tablet

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Win Susan Boyle's Christmas CD

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Win Nature Clean cleaning products

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Win The Croods

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Win Barbie and Her Sisters in a Pony Tale Pack

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Win Epic DVD and gift pack

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Win: Bonds Babywear pack - Essential Mums

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Win: Bonds Babywear pack
Perfect for a gift or as an affordable wardrobe for your own bundle of joy, the Bonds Babywear range is now at The Warehouse. The range offers gorgeous pieces for baby boys and girls from bodysuits and wondersuits to leggings and tees.
To celebrate we have two Bonds Babywear gift packs in size 1 worth over $180 each.
To enter, email editor@essentialmums.co.nz with Bonds baby in the subject line.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one of two Bonds Babywear packs in size one, worth over $180 each.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Monday 9 December. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.
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Win Barbie and Her Sisters in a Pony Tale Pack - Essential Mums

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In Barbie and Her Sisters in a Pony Tale Barbie and her sisters set off on an adventure to the majestic Alps where they are excited to spend the summer at a fun-filled horse riding academy.
Essential Mums is giving one lucky reader the chance to win a prize pack including a copy of the DVD, a one hour pony ride gift voucher, a gift basket full of pretty hair accessories and a selection of Pineapple Heads hair product.
To enter simply email editor@essentialmums.co.nz with Barbie in the subject line. Please include your postal details so we can get the prize out to you if you win.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one Barbie giftpack as outlined above.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Friday 14 December. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win Susan Boyle's Christmas CD - Essential Mums

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We have five copies of singing sensation Susan Boyle's Christmas CD to give away. If you're looking for the perfect Christmas present for grandparents (or fancy it yourself) enter the draw to win a copy of Home For Christmas.
Home for Christmas features beautiful renditions of Little Drummer Boy, When A Child Is Born, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, and I'll Be Home For Christmas, amongst other Christmas classics.
To enter simply email editor@essentialmums.co.nz with Susan Boyle in the subject line. Please include your postal details so we can get the CD out to you if you win.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one of five copies of Susan Boyle's Christmas CD, Home For Christmas.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Wednesday 18 December. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win Nature Clean cleaning products - Essential Mums

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If you you want a clean house without using lots of chemicals, then enter the draw to win a suite of non-toxic cleaning products from Nature Clean.
Available at selected Bunnings and Mitre 10 stores, Nature Clean doesn't contain any petroleum-based solvents, formaldehyde or sulphates which can cause skin and eye irritations.
We have three packs containing six cleaning products to give away, valued at $60 per pack.
Simply comment on this story with your best cleaning or stain removal tip.
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Prize consists of: one pack of Nature Clean cleaning products.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Monday 16 December. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.
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Win The Croods - Essential Mums

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We have five copies of The Croods DVD to give away.
The Croods tells the story of the world's first family road trip. When their cave is destroyed, the Crood family must embark on a comedy adventure into strange and spectacular territory in search of a new home.
As if patriarch Grug didn't already have enough to handle, it goes from bad to worse when they encounter an imaginative nomad named Guy. With Guy's help the Croods conquer their fear of the outside world and discover that they have exactly what it takes to survive - each other.
To enter the draw to win, comment on the story here telling us where your favourite road trip was.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one of five DVDs of The Croods.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Monday 16 December. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win a SmarTab Junior Tablet - Essential Mums

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If you want to give your kids an entertaining yet educational gift this Christmas, then enter the draw to win a SmarTab Junior Tablet.
The tablet is designed for children aged four and up, and comes pre-loaded with popular Disney and Marvel games, as well as educational apps and books.
The tablet also has front and rear facing cameras. It retails for $249 and is available from The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery and Noel Leeming. We have one to give away.
To enter just comment on the story here, sharing what's on your childrens' Christmas wishlist this year.
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Prize consists of: one SmarTab Junior Tablet valued at $249.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Wednesday 18 December. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win Epic DVD and gift pack - Essential Mums

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If you're looking for a great stocking filler this Christmas, then enter the draw to win one of three Epic gift packs.
Each pack includes a DVD of Epic and a kids' gardening kit with wooden tools, terracotta pot, marigold seeds, children's garden gloves and instructions.
From the creators of Ice Age and Rio, Epic tells the story of an on-going battle between the forces of good, who keep the natural world alive, and the forces of evil, who wish to destroy it. When a teenage girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she teams up with an elite band of warriors and a crew of comical, larger-than-life figures, to save their world... and ours. The movie has star-studded voice cast including Beyonc?, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Farrell, Chris O'Dowd, Pitbull, Jason Sudeiki.
To enter the competition, just comment on the story here saying which movies or DVDs you're going to watch with your kids this summer.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one of five DVDs of The Croods.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Wednesday 11 December. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win a Copy of How To Cook - Essential Mums

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We have three copies of How to Cook to give away. To enter the draw simply comment on this story saying what your go-to meal is during the week - the one you can whip up at a moment's notice that everyone will eat.
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Prize consists of: one of three Cuisine How to Cook recipe books, RRP $24.90.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Monday 23 December. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Map NZ's best playgrounds and win - Essential Mums

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Keeping kids busy during the summer months can be an epic battle.
A great, safe playground is a saviour when it's hot and you need some space to burn off energy, so we're mapping the best playgrounds in New Zealand with The Warehouse.
Submit a photo and details of your favourite neighbourhood playground and you'll go in the draw to win your own mini-playground from The Warehouse. We've got an A-frame four-station swing set with three swings and a slide to give away.
To enter the draw you need to include the name and location of the playground, a photo, why it's so awesome, as well as answering yes or no to these four questions:
Does it have public toilets?Does it have picnic tables?Does it have rubbish bins?Does it have easy parking?This competition will run until January 19. For terms and conditions and full details of The Warehouse prize click here.

Win Skinnies beauty gel - Essential Mums

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Are you looking for non-greasy, quick-drying, broad spectrum sun protection with a little bit of shimmer thrown in? Then enter the draw to win a Skinnies prize pack, worth $100.
The pack includes a Skinnies LOOK Beauty Gel, a 100ml Skinnies Sungel and a 35ml Skinnies Sungel.
To enter, comment on this story, telling us about your worst sunburn experience. Entries close on January 6 at 10am
Terms and conditions:Prize consists of: one Skinnies prize pack valued at $100, as detailed above.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Monday January 6. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win a huge Family Game Week prize pack valued at $560 - Essential Mums

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Go in the draw to win a huge Family Game Week prize pack valued at $560, courtesy of The Warehouse.
To celebrate National Children's Day this Sunday March 2, The Warehouse has special deals to help you enjoy family games and is also giving away a prize pack jammed with board games, clothes, books, toys and more...
The pack includes: Bop It! Tetris, Battleship, Twister Rave Skip It, Elefun, Cranium Dice, Operation, Monopoly Empire, Nerf gun, kid's tshirt, kid's onesie, a backpack and a Pizza Hut voucher.
To enter simply comment on this story, stating what your favourite family board game is.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one Family Game Week pack, valued at $560. Please note the prizes may vary slightly from the picture (for example the style of backpack or onesie) depending on availability.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Wednesday March 5. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win a copy of 'Don't Puke On Your Dad' - Essential Mums

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In a parenting book with a difference, new dad Toby Morris tracks the first year of fatherhood in cartoon form.
In the graphic book Don't Puke on Your Dad: A Year in the life of a New Father, Morris charts the highs and lows of life with his new son, Max.
You'll find yourself smiling in recognition and nodding along at the cartoons which give a surprisingly insightful look at new parenthood. Perfectly suited for sleep deprived parents, it gets the message across in pictures rather than screeds of words. It's not a how-to book, it's a fly-on-the-wall look at life with a baby.
We have three copies to give away. To enter simply email editor@essentialmums.co.nz with Don't Puke on Your Dad in the subject line.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one of three copies of the book Don't Puke On Your Dad by Toby Morris.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Monday March 31. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win an Electrolux UltraSilencer Pet - Essential Mums

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Be in to win an Electrolux UltraSilencer Pet vacuum cleaner valued at $599. Not only is it designed specifically to deal with pet fur, it's also super quiet - perfect for those of you with napping children.
Vacuuming is one of those things that has to get done - something that's easier said than done when you have little ones. If you're not lucky enough to have one of those babies that sleeps through while you do the luxing, then enter the draw and give the UltraSilencer a go.
To be in to win simply comment on this story with your best tip for getting household chores done while looking after babies and/or little kids.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one Electrolux UltraSilencer Pet vacuum cleaner, RR$599.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Monday March 3 Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win a Barbie The Pearl Princess DVD and mermaid outfit - Essential Mums

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Go in the draw to win a copy of Barbie: The Pearl Princess on DVD and a sparkly mermaid outfit.
In the Pearl Princess Barbie stars as Lumina, a mermaid who dreams of being a princess. She has a magical power that makes pearls dance and glow. Lumina, and her best friend Kuda, a pink seahorse, embark on an adventure to a majestic mer-kingdom. There, she uses her powers to help her friends prepare for the Royal Ball. Lumina then discovers that her magical pearls are the key to unlocking her true destiny and ultimately saving the kingdom. Join Barbie in this magical adventure; discover the Pearl Magic and help Lumina save her friends and the Magic Kingdom.
To enter email editor@essentialmums.co.nz with Barbie in the subject line.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one copy of Barbie: The Pearl Princess on DVD and a sparkly mermaid outfit.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Monday April 7. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win a Schwarzkopf Dry hair care range - Essential Mums

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Have you ever stepped out of the shower and realised you've forgotten to wash your hair? Or simply not had time to wash your hair?We have the solution for those days where you feel like a greasy mess - a new range of hair care products from Schwarzkopf that mean you can shampoo and condition without water.
We have four Schwarzkopf Extra Care Dry packs to give away which include Extra Care Dry Shampoo, Dry Conditioner and Dry Oil Mist.
The dry shampoo "refreshes and styles" unwashed hair, restoring balances to the roots and making your hair look fresh and clean. The dry conditioner is lightweight and non-greasy but adds a hit of hydration and makes combing easier. The dry oil mist detangles your hair, smooths flyaway hair and adds shine.
To enter, simply comment on this story with your best beauty-in-a-hurry tip.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one of four Schwarzkopf hair care packs that each comprise: One bottle of Extra Care Dry Shampoo (RRP$7.99), one bottle of Extra Care Dry Conditioner ($RRP7.99) and one bottle of Extra Care Dry Oil Mist (RRP$7.99)
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received before 10am on Monday April 14. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win a makeover and styling session - Essential Mums

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Feeling a bit drab or just in need of a change? Fancy a personal makeover? Essential Mums and Gorgeous Me are looking for a makeover model for May.
The prize includes a personal styling session, a hair styling and makeup session and fashion shoot from the team at Gorgeous Me worth over $1000, plus shopping vouchers worth $200.
It's easy to enter - just email a photo of yourself, tell us in 50 words or less why you should win and get friends voting.
Entries close Friday May 2, 10 entries will be randomly chosen for the public vote which will open on Saturday 3, and close on Wednesday 7 May. Conditions apply (see below).
To see what a makeover entails, check out this transformation of a busy mum by the Gorgeous Me team and this amazing new look for a young woman who lost 67kg. Visit gorgeousme.co for style and makeover advice.
Things you need to know
All entrants (first name, photo and reason for entering) will be posted on Gorgeous Me's website competition page, and also announced on Gorgeous Me's Facebook page and may be featured on Essential Mums' website and Facebook page. The competition will then be opened for public voting. Voting closes Friday 2 May 2014.
The winner will be chosen by the judges based on votes AND your reason for wanting a makeover, your story. A Gorgeous Me makeover will help you realise your full potential.
The makeover takes place on 14 and 16 May 2014 in Wellington. The winner is responsible for making their own way to Wellington and accommodation. We apologise to those that cannot make it to Wellington.
You need to be open to a new hair style - cut and colour. Don't worry, you'll be in very safe hands with the wonderful team at Kristina Raffaele.
You have to be ready and in the mindset for big change; we can't stress this enough. Whilst you are pampered throughout the makeover, it is not a pampering session. The makeover is designed to unleash the potential in you. In your mind, you have to be ready for and committed to change. And don't under estimate what a change it can be.
Terms and conditions for the competition are stated below.
The email address for entries is info@gorgeousme.co.
Terms and conditions
The winner must be a Gorgeous Me member (signed up to receive our emails) and a registered user of Essentialmums.co.nz at the time of the prize draw.
The makeover will take place in Wellington over two (non-consecutive) days. Contestants must be available for the two full days - Wednesday 14 & Friday 16 May 2014. The Friday is a 10-12 hour day.
Your prize includes: a 3-4 hour personal shopping trip with Gorgeous Me stylist Lisa Lyford, hair styling and makeup, a professional photography shoot and stardom on Essential Mums and Gorgeous Me websites.
Please note, if your hair needs to be 'stripped' of colour first, or if any hair or beauty treatments are required, this is not covered by Gorgeous Me. Gorgeous Me covers a standard cut & colour and makeup for the photo shoot.
The makeover photographs will be profiled on Essential Mums and Gorgeous Me websites and Facebook pages.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize
No correspondence will be entered into, other than the entry criteria. The winner will chosen by the judges based on number of votes AND the entrant's reason for wanting a makeover. The judges' decision will be final.
The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. The prize must be used and accepted in its entirety, not parts of. If the winner cannot utilise the prize, it will automatically go to another entrant, as determined by the judges, or failing that it may be withdrawn if the judges deem necessary.
The winner will be notified by email.
The winner agrees for Gorgeous Me & Essential Mums (and any other part of the Fairfax Media Group) to promote them and their win in all its communications.
The winner agrees to all terms and conditions for the makeover and will sign a model release form.
Essential Mums and Gorgeous Me reserve the right to withdraw or alter the conditions of this competition.

Win a Mr Vintage Mother's Day pack - Essential Mums

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We've got two great gift packs from Mr Vintage to give away for Mother's Day.
If you're after something a little funkier than your average Mother's Day gift, then check out this pack from New Zealand's purveyor of iconic tshirts - Mr Vintage. The gift pack includes two Mr Vintage tshirts (choose from a range of specially collated Mother's Day options), a Dick Frizzell tea towel, a six month subscription to M2 Woman, Mums Secret soothe and repair cream. The pack is valued at $150 but is on sale at $79 (including postage) from mrvintage.co.nz.
If you're looking for more gift inspiration check out our Mother's Day gallery of gift ideas, and don't forget to nominate a mum you admire to our Hall of Fame.
To enter the Mr Vintage draw just comment on this story saying what the best (or worst) Mother's Day present you've either given or received.
Entries close at noon on Wednesday May 7.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one of two gift packs from Mr Vintage.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received by 12 noon on Wednesday May 7. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win Walking with Dinosaurs DVD - Essential Mums

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Do you have any dinosaur fans in your house? Then enter the draw to win one of five Walking with Dinosaurs DVDs.
Set 70 million years ago, in a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, the story follows Pachimou on his path to adulthood. He must survive a wild, unpredictable world and the most ferocious predators. When his father is killed, young Pachimou, older brother Scowler and female friend Juniper are separated from the herd during the great migration searching for their families. The trio face many hair-raising but humorous adventures and Pachimou begins to discover his immense courage...
To enter the draw, simply watch the trailer (if you can't see it above watch it here) and tell us if Pachimou is the smallest or the biggest in his herd. Email the answer to editor@essentialmums.co.nz, with Dinosaur in the subject line.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one of five Walking With Dinosaurs DVDs.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received by 12 noon on Monday June 2. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win a Free Specsavers eye exam - Essential Mums

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We have three $60 eye exam vouchers from Specsavers to give away to mark Macular Degeneraion Awareness Week.
Macular degeneration is the number one cause of blindness in New Zealand, but Specsavers optometrist Philip Walsh the disease can go unnoticed for some time. Symptoms include the inability to see fine details, difficulty driving and difficulty recognising people's faces
To enter the draw simply comment on this story, telling us about your last eye exam.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one of three vouchers worth $60 each for an eye exam at Specsavers.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received by 12 noon on Wednesday June 4. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win an ice cream maker - Essential Mums

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We have a Breville ice cream maker to give away to one lucky reader.
If you love ice cream, but suffer from sensitive teeth we have a treat for you. Thanks to Sensodyne Rapid Relief we have a Breville Smart Scoops ice cream maker to give away to one lucky reader.
The prize includes a Breville ice cream maker, four parfait spoons, four colourful ice cream glasses, an ice cream scoop, two Sensodyne toothbrushes and two tubes of Sensodyne Rapid Relief, total RRP of $635.
To enter, just comment on this story telling us what your favourite ice cream flavour is and why.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one prize pack as detailed above, valued at $635.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received by 12 noon on Wednesday July 2. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win two art packs - Essential Mums

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You can start teaching kids about money from a really early age - the earlier they learn that money doesn't grow on trees the better.
As part of its nationwide financial literacy programme GetWise, ASB has some easy tips on how to introduce kids to the concept of money.
Show them different notes and coins, get them to line up money in order from lowest value to highest value.
Give them a stack of coins and a note and help them work out what is worth more.
Give your kids jars to put their pocket money in. Label one spend, one save and the other share (for things like buying presents, or donating to charity).
Encourage them to save to buy things they want. Put up a picture of what they're saving for and add a 'savings thermometer' that they can colour in as their savings grow.
We'd love to hear your best tips on teaching kids about money. Share them in the comments section below and go in the draw to win one of two art packs valued at $40 each.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one of two art packs valued at $40 each.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received by 12 noon on Friday 12 July. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.

Win a voucher for two pairs of Specsavers designer kids' glasses. - Essential Mums

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Have you got an eye check on your back-to-school checklist? Specsavers have a nationwide 'Kids Go Free' campaign, offering a free comprehensive eye exam for children under 16.
Specsavers are also offering one lucky Essential Mums reader the chance to win a voucher for two pairs of Specsavers designer kids' glasses. Their colourful kids' and teens' designer glasses include Moshi Monsters desgins, LEGO, Star Wars, Country Road, Roxy and Quiksilver.
To go in the draw to win the voucher simply email editor@essentialmums.co.nz with specs in the subject line.
Terms and conditions:
Prize consists of: one voucher for two pairs of Specsavers designer kids' glasses.
One entry per person.
Prize winners will be determined from a random draw of eligible entries received by 12 noon on Friday January 30. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other property.
Winners have to provide an address in New Zealand to send the prize to.
Employees of Fairfax New Zealand's corporate office and www.essentialmums.co.nz, and their immediate families, are not eligible for the prize. Fairfax New Zealand Limited's Managing Director, Publishing, will make a final determination if any matter is disputed.
Entries belong to Fairfax New Zealand Limited and may be used by the company for marketing and promotions.