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Government helps over 95,000 school children catch the reading bug 

NewsBy MelissaJuly 1, 2024Leave a comment

Government Book Week is an annual initiative delivered by Duffy Books in Homes, with funding from the Ministry of Education. The week has become a popular annual event and aims…

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Duffy Reaches 16 Million Books and Looks Ahead to the Next Chapter

Duffy Reaches 16 Million Books and looks ahead to the next chapter

NewsBy Sandi GrayJune 23, 2026Leave a comment

This term, Duffy Books in Homes reached a huge milestone: 16 million books delivered to tamariki since 1994. That is 16 million moments of excitement, pride, and possibility placed directly…

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Duffy Book Offer 2 Winners

Duffy Book Offer 2 Competition Winners Announced

CompetitionsBy Sandi GrayJune 19, 2026Leave a comment

We were absolutely blown away by the response to our Book Offer 2 competition. We asked Duffy kids across Aotearoa to tell us what they love about the Duffy programme…

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Unlock Your World: Share Your Story and Win!

Unlock Your World: Share your story and win!

CompetitionsBy Sandi GrayJune 19, 2026Leave a comment

Enter the Duffy Books in Homes Unlock Your World Competition for your chance to win one of three fantastic prizes. Share your story and let your imagination shine.

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Duffy Role Models inspire a new generation of readers across Aotearoa

Duffy Role Models inspire a new generation of readers across Aotearoa

Role ModelsBy Sandi GrayJune 12, 2026Leave a comment

More than a school visit: how Duffy Role Models are inspiring young readers across Aotearoa Every child deserves to see someone who inspires them. That is the thinking behind the…

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Most Popular Duffy Books Chosen by Students in Book Offer 1, 2026

Most Popular Duffy Books Chosen by Students in Book Offer 1, 2026

Book OffersBy Sandi GrayJune 10, 2026Leave a comment

Discover the most popular books selected by Duffy students during Book Offer 1 in 2026 and why choice is so important in building a lifelong love of reading.

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Why ‘Reading is knowledge and knowledge is power’

NewsBy MelissaMarch 20, 2026

Why Noeleen believes in the power of reading

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How reading is the cornerstone of education

NewsBy MelissaFebruary 26, 2026

Why Deborah believes the Duffy Books in Homes programme is important

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How reading allows you to experience endless adventures in thousands of different worlds

NewsBy MelissaJanuary 8, 2026

Meet former Duffy kid, Jess Hood from Hamilton

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Read With Me: New Summer Reading Challenge Helps Tackle the Holiday Learning Dip 

NewsBy MelissaDecember 10, 2025

Duffy Books in Homes, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, launches The Summer Reading l Pānui Challenge: Read with Me. The reading challenge starts today and encourages students who…

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How curiosity and an interest in building/fixing things led to engineering

NewsBy MelissaNovember 12, 2025

Meet former Duffy kid, Akenese Vagana from Auckland.

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