NZ T-Shirt Websites

You know what goes great together? Shopping and lists! Now imagine if someone was good enough to put together a list of all the independent NZ t-shirt websites. Well my friends, I present to you the almost GIANT list of NZ t-shirt websites.
 
This isn’t a list of online stores where you can buy t-shirts from a variety of brands. This is a list of independent NZ brands that are making, designing and selling t-shirts right here in NZ.
 
I’ve tried to make this a comprehensive list but I’m sure I will have missed a few. If you know of other brands/websites that should be on this list, drop a comment below and I’ll add them.
 
Bad Clothing
Bad Clothing
 
 
 
 
Bronz
Bronz
 
 
 
 
Billi Tees
Billi Tees
 
 
 
 
Mr Vintage
Mr Vintage
 
 
 
 
T-shirt World
T-shirt World
 
 
 
 
Chur Tees
Chur Tees
 
 
 
 
Six Deep
Six Deep
 
 
 
 
Cuppa T-shirts
Cuppa T-shirts
 
 
 
 
Jam 250
Jam250
 
 
 
 
Global Culture
Global Culture
 
 
 
 
Thing Thing
Thing Thing
 
 
 
 
Federation
Federation Clothing
 
 
 
 
Chalky Digits
Chalky Digits
 
 
 
 
RPM
RPM
 
 
 
 
Huffer
Huffer
 
 
 
 
Design By Nature
Design By Nature
 
 
 
 
Tumbleweed Tees
Tumbleweed Tees
 
 
 
 
Strauss
Strauss
 
 
 
 
Americus
The Americus
 
 
 
 
NZ Bro
NZ Bro
 
 
 
 
Wearing Jack
Wearing Jack
 
 
 
 
Born Here
Born Here
 
 
 
 
Tokoroa Clothing Company
Tokoroa Clothing Company
 
 
 
 
Sweet As Tees
Sweetas Tees
 
 
 
 
Fetch NZ
Fetch NZ
 
 
 
 
August and Stitch
August and Stitch
 
 
 
 
Sick Sad World
Sick Sad World
 
 
 
 
Rise Worldwide
Rise Worldwide
 
 
 
 
Kingdom Of
Kingdom Of
 
 
 
 
Teapot Tees
Teapot Tees
 
 
 
 
Titch co
Titch co.
 
 
 
 
Tikawear
Tikawear
 
 
 
 
Miss Philly Design
Miss Philly Design
 
 

The Thursday Thrum #5

The Thursday Thrum
Welcome to The Thursday Thrum, a regular segment of our blog where we feature our favourite New Zealand designy things.
 
 
Blue Jeans Camera Strap from Sitting Pretty
 
1. Blue Jeans Camera Strap from Sitting Pretty – $69.99
 
I love my camera and all its glorious accessories, but I don’t feel the need to yell at everyone ‘I OWN A CANON’.
Hence I’ve been looking for a new neck strap, problem is I’m kinda fussy and I want a swanky leather one. BUT, I think I’ve finally found it- ‘Blue Jeans’ by Sitting Pretty- A dark blue denim strap with tan leather trim. Ooooh. It’s got wool inside too, so it should be nice and comfy, which is a good thing in a camera strap. Made in NZ with free shipping, what’s not to love about this bad boy?!
 
 
The Great New Zealand Memory Game
 
2. The Great New Zealand Memory Game – $40
 
Like most games we’re told it’s ‘great fun for the whole family‘ and maybe it is. What we really love about this game is its gorgeous design and the environmentally friendly way it was made. It comes in a box made from untreated NZ pine, with 60 beautifully illustrated cards. The cards are made from 100% recycled cardboard and printed using soy-based inks. Most places are selling The Great NZ Memory Game for $60 but Dusk Gallery and Store have slapped a $40 price tag on it right now, which is the cheapest you’re likely to find this gorgeous game.
 
 
Little Paddock Ice Cream
 
3. Little Paddock Ice Cream
 
Simple pleasures in life most definitely include Ice Cream. Little Paddock focuses on the most important things in life; incredible ice cream and growing things in gradens. Beautiful concept, beautiful design and beautiful ice cream. Available in 5 amazing flavours; Chocolate Brownie, Captain Vanilla, Baby Cupcake, Caramel Slice and Mr Boysenberry. It’s a little hard to find but New World is probably your best bet.
 
 
Vomo Messenger Bag from Coast New Zealand
 
4. Vomo Messenger Bag from Coast New Zealand – $399
 
Say what you will (I’ve heard it all before) but I’m partial to a good man-bag. If I had an unlimited budget I’d be all over this one! Coming in at $399NZ it’s outta my man-bag price bracket but I’ll covet it anyway. Hand Made in New Zealand, it’s an investment that would probably last a lifetime. But I still cant bring myself to drop $400 on a bag.
 
 

Kids Clothing Is Here

It’s taken you years to develop the keen sense of style you have today. Let’s not talk about those awkward choices you made in your teens, or mention the tragic jerseys your Mum made you wear. But imagine if you could wind back the clock and go back in time, back to your childhood and stop the little version of you and the younger version of your Mum from committing those unspeakable crimes against good taste. Imagine how different your life would be now!
 
Imagine giving your favourite little ones that kind of start in life. The freedom to dream of what they might become, the things they might achieve. Dreams plant the seeds of imagination and seeds grow into ideas that change the world.
 
That’s why our new kids design is called Dreams Plant Seeds. The concept encourages your children to dream big and imagine a future where they’re doing great things.
As Whitney Houston once said –
I believe the children are our are future. Teach them well and let them lead the way“.
 
NZ Kids Sweatshirt
 
NZ Kids Clothing
 
Kids Sweatshirts NZ
 
The Dreams Plant Seeds collection is available now from our online store.
Plant a seed and watch it grow. Click here >> to Shop for New Zealand kids clothing now.
 
 

5 Best Places in NZ to Buy Cool Kids Clothes Online

 
The time has arrived when you want your cute little offspring to have some cool clothes. Not the hand me downs and bad knitted jerseys your mum used to make you wear! If only you had been transported back to your childhood with the impeccable sense of style you have today. Imagine how different your life would be now!
 
We’ve rounded up five of our favourite places in NZ to buy cool kids clothes online.
 
1. Ragamuffins
 

Ragamuffins call themselves the kids fashion house for the cute and the cool, and we have to agree. Their range of hoodies and crews (especially the pocket crews) have an attention to detail that you often only find in adult streetwear. Ragamuffins will deliver your order free if you spend over $150 but otherwise they have a flat rate charge of $6 around New Zealand.
 
2. Kiddy Couture
 

Operating out of Queenstown, Kiddy Couture has a good selection of funky styles for both boys and girls. Their website is a little hard to use, so it’s pretty easy to miss some of the cooler things they’ve got online. Try navigating the site through the ‘brands’ menu, you’ll find way more than just looking through the boy’s and girl’s sections. Kiddy Couture has a flat rate delivery charge of $5, but you can score free delivery if you spend over $150 if you’re a member of ‘The Club’. Sale items don’t qualify for free delivery (which we think is a bit rough!)
 
3. PeaKnuckle
 

We (a little bit) hate the Peaknuckle website – maybe it’s just that pink and green pastel doesn’t do it for us – but we absolutely love the beanies they have in stock! Peaknuckle carries many of the same brands as Kiddy Couture and Ragamuffins and it’s a less refined selection in our opinion, but they do have some of the same items for cheaper.
 
4. Tumbleweed Tees
 

Tumbleweed Tees is a Wellington based company that’s passionate about our environment. We love that about them! They only have a handful of designs available but each one is inspired by New Zealand’s birds, plants and landscapes – and is hand drawn and screen printed.
These guys have a flat rate delivery charge of $5 but offer free delivery when you spend over $100.
 
5. Billitees
 

Billitees operates out of Bulls, and in the past has been one of our favourite online stores for kids – although they haven’t released any new desgins in a while. They still make the top 5 though, cos’ they have some cool designs and most of the Billitees range is made right here in New Zealand.  Billitees have staggered delivery charges, starting at $6, so the more you buy the more you pay for delivery.
 
And that’s our top five! See, no need to let Grandma rekindle her love affair with the mohair and knitting needles now is there?!
 
Did we get your favourite?
 
NZ Kids Clothing
 
 

How this NZ T-shirt Designer Learned to Drink Coffee Like a Boss

Legend has it that Ethiopian shepherds first noticed the effects of caffeine when they saw their goats appearing to become frisky and “dance” after eating coffee berries.
 
To be honest I’ve never seen a frisky goat and I’m not known for my dancing, but I do love a good coffee. Seriously, I LOVE coffee, but my habit got me thinking…
 
Reusable Coffee Cups NZ
 
Sources: Fairfax NZ, Wikipedia, AA Travel
 
 

Wellington Night Market

Wellington Night Market - Left Bank Cuba Mall, every Friday
 
Our coolest little capital has a new night market. When I say new I mean it’s been going for a couple of months but it’s new to me. Every Friday between 5pm and 11pm Left Bank Arcade off Cuba Mall comes alive with untold ethnic food stalls, live music and an atmosphere that only Wellies could provide. Check it out, I think it’s a choice idea.
 
You can check out the Wellington Night Market website here (be warned it’s a flash website and a little hard on the eyes) or make the jump to their Facebook page and hook ‘em up with a ‘like’.
 
Wellington Night Market
 
Wellington Night Market
 
*Update*
All the food we sampled at the Wellington Night Market was amazing but the highlight for me, without a doubt was the Chimney Cake from the Hungarian caravan. These bad boys are sensational!
 
Wellington Night Market
 

A Farm, But Not As You Know it!


 
Did you know about this place?! How did I not know about this place?! It seems crazy that I didn’t know about this place. And just to rub it in, it’s been around for nearly twenty years! It’s a sculpture farm, or a sculpture park I’m not sure. A crazy cool place called Giibs Farm- it’s a massive chunk of land just out of Auckland where seriously good artists get to play. Artists like: Neil Dawson, Andy Goldsworthy, Ralph Hotere, Anish Kapoor, Len Lye, Russell Moses, Eric Orr, Peter Roche and many others.

I reckon it’s a must see.
 

 

 

 

 

STOP-MOTION PAPERSKATE

A lil’ slice of creativity

Skateboard Magazine cutout stop-motion genius by Tilman Singer. One day making music, a week cutting and gluing and a lifetime’s collection of skate magazines equals 90 seconds of miniature skating genius.
 

 
 

Say Goodbye to Your Mouse and Call Me Tony Stark

By day I work as a New Media Specialist so I can see goodness written all over this! At home there may not be too many practical day-to-day applications but damn it looks like fun. Say hello to the Leap Motion. About the size of a flash drive and claiming to be 200 times more accurate than anything else on the market, this bad boy offers a whole new way to interact with your computer. Best part- It’s only $70US!!