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1946 Knitwear is here!

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O.K. It looks like winter won't make up it's mind! But it is getting cooler and merino is perfect for unpredictable weather as it is a body temperature 'regulator'. It will draw moisture away from the body when you heat up and it is natural so it allows the skin to 'breath'. It is a myth that you over heat in merino, actually it does the opposite which is why many sports performance clothing items are now being made with merino or merino mixes. Time for some really yummy and cosy … [Read more...]

Mum, Mumma, Mama, Mom, Mummy :-)

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She is so special to us. There is no one quite like Mum. I will be honouring my Mother in spirit this year, and thinking about what it means to be a mother, and/or care giver and nurturer. Whether you are a mum or a caregiver, or are giving your energy into creating, I believe that we all posses the feminine, creative and nurturing energy. Having said that- the nurturers of the world need nurturing too, so they can continue their wonderful work! If you would like to celebrate your Mum … [Read more...]

Chalky Digits NEW winter collection is here!

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Always much anticipated is the arrival of our Chalky Digits winter range. Our southern sisters know this range well, though not so many stores in the North Island stock Chalky- but luckily - we do! The pieces are fun, wearable, cosy and comfy to wear. They are very individual and yet trend conscious. 100% Made in New Zealand, organic cottons, sustainable merino and supporting the environment, I love Chalky and so does the planet! See our gallery below for the story so far in … [Read more...]

Anne Mardell New Arrivals

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This label is a favourite- I love the fact that it is all 100% made in New Zealand. This seasons collection features great colours and fabrics, many of which are exclusive to the Anne  Mardell label. From winning coats to gorgeous tops, there are great pants, pieces for work  or play,and the sister label Mardee in store. Mardee features embellished leather look tops and dresses and a great floral top in warm winter colours. ( Mardee Pictures coming soon.) Pictures say it better than … [Read more...]

Shoes please!

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I'm really excited about our new divine shoe range! The Minx range of shoes and boots are here, please call in soon to view and have a try on, and check out some of the range in our pictures below These styles will tie in beautifully with the new seasons clothing collections and they are comfortable! In other news- New Arrivals are here from: Artisan -special dresses and jackets Animale - French designer clothing label favourite Noble Wilde Merino - New Zealand made … [Read more...]

Beautiful Autumn New Arrivals!

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NEW ARRIVALS for Autumn/ winter are landing every day! Feature Label - Noa Noa The Paua Room is one of just 12 stores nation wide to stock this stunning imported label from Denmark. I am pleased as punch to bring you this seasons new collection form this ultra feminine, beautifully crafted, designer range. The Noa Noa range has it's own unique colour palette every season. Colours are often rich, subtle or earthy and are a feature of the Noa Noa range. Fabrics range form organic … [Read more...]

End of end of Season Sale

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Our end of Sesaon Sale is ending soon- There is - Up to 60% OFF selected clothing 20% OFF Not your daughters Jeans Summer range 20% OFF all other clothing in store- except New Arrivals There are  many new arrivals now in store including some pretty shoes and boots by our NEW LABEL- MINX Styles are selling out fast- including some of the new arrivals! Don't forget there is now on line shopping- we are drawing a $50 Voucher for one lucky online customer who purchases ONLINE in … [Read more...]

Valentines Day

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  Beautiful Heart Necklace by Nick Feint    Here is a lovely heart necklace by Nick Feint in our range of NZ Jewellery $159.00 Matching earrings are available $69.00 The fragrance of the Pacific in a tube! Retail value $29.90 This Free gift is available with any jewellery purchased from our range over $50 until Wednesday 20th February.                   Check out our gallery for more … [Read more...]

Keep cool this summer and look hot!

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I'm very excited to announce the fabulous NEW range of Footwear!!! Now arriving for Autumn/Winter 2013-  by MINX This is a great well known range of quality footwear, more styles arriving soon, currently we have the first three styles in store. Summer Sale is also on NOW. I have cotton tops, summer dresses and skirts from new Aussie label Orientique for enjoying this beautiful summer. Lots of specials on summer sale but also some new arrivals and top ups of the popular styles like … [Read more...]

Happy New Year! Welcome 2013

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Happy New Year and best wishes for 2013. I have lots of new happenings planned for this year- watch this space for offerings in 2013! I hope you have enjoyed a beautiful Christmas and relaxing start to the year. The Paua Room is now Open until the 6th January, we will then be closed for one week - reopen Tuesday 15th. Summer holiday HOURS- Friday 4th- 10am - 5pm Saturday- 5th 10am- 3.30m Sunday 6th- 10.30am- 3.30pm Closed 7th- 14th January Tuesday 15th - 10am - 5pm … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas!

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas! We are OPEN Monday 24th 9.30- 4.00pm for last minute gifts! Still plenty to choose from, fabulous service and FREE gift wrapping. Jewellery, skincare and body products, ceramics, clothing, accessories and art. We even have a fab selection of chocolates and the ever popular Gift Voucher for any amount of your choice. We are OPEN December 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st. Closed Jan 1st, 2nd. Next post our Summer Hours  and Specials for 2013 Thank you … [Read more...]

Party time!

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It's that time of year again, we are celebrating and hope you can join us-  Wednesday December 5th from 6.30pm - 9.30pm- we are holding our Annual Christmas Extravaganza- nibbles, bubbles and Live Jazz will be happening here at The Paua Room. There will be a door prize of a $50 Gift Voucher and you could WIN a $100.00 Voucher just by spending $30 or more on the night! Please save the date and join us, you can attend at anytime through out the night, bring your friends and enjoy an evening of … [Read more...]

Orientique – new label at The Paua Room

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We are happy to announce  a new label perfect for smart casual summer dressing! Orientique is a new label for us this season. From Australia it reflects the great lifestyle we enjoy here in the Southern hemisphere  fabulous natural fabrics and lots of colour team with relaxed elegant styling and produces beautiful dresses, skirts and tops. Perfect to relax in this summer, go out to the beach, shopping, coffee, lunch or bbq in style! Take a sneak peek here!   More from … [Read more...]

New – Not your daughters jeans, Bob Steiner and Anne Mardell

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Here are some lovely new pieces that have just arrived! It's an eclectic mix of fashion and art for the home, but always colourful!     A small taste of whats new! Bob Steiner ceramics for the home or garden. Alisha -colourful Not your Daughters Jeans. A quick look at Anne Mardell spring/ summer 2102, many more pieces in store. Also now in- Vassali jeans and shorts- 3/4 jeggings ,  7/8 length and shorts and skirts in green, red, blue, and … [Read more...]

Keeping it local – made here with love!

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New gift ideas are arriving in store every day... Fashion, art , accessories and jewellery are flying through our door for you daily. We have sourced many fantastic gifts for you this year, so you won't have to stress this Christmas. Check out our gallery below for  just some of the new pieces in store now. In this gallery : Ceramic Tea pots. Our litle tea pot by bob Steiner holds three cups, just perfect for you, a friend and a top up! - we can order your preferred colour from … [Read more...]

New Styles by New Zealand Designers

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This week we have been very, very busy hanging out the new arrivals for you! From the smart casual New Zealand designed and made Chalky Digits to the special occasion range offered by Artisan. 'Secret Garden' looks floaty and soft from Artisan, with a few bolder prints and colours such as the fabulous red and white combos perfect for the races. Colour, gorgeous print and delicious fabrics are to be seen through out both collections. Chalky have created great organic cotton tops and not … [Read more...]

Beautiful Spring Fashion Arrivals!

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Our new range by fabulous Danish fashion house Noa Noa has arrived! It is looking very feminine and beautiful. Subtle and soft colours just right for those not wanting to go with luminous neon green this season :-)   I am also happy to announce the arrival of the latest collection by Animale which includes; linen maxi skirts, linen pants, stunning linen dresses and tiered tropical print dresses in delicious brights. We have a fantastic Animale jumpsuit and playsuit  in the … [Read more...]

Exciting new product range by Bear Grylls!

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We all know and love him, the ultimate mans man with a posh accent. mmmmm..... Here at The Paua Room we have introduced something a little different for us- a new range of products that men will love- just in time for Fathers Day. Bear Grylls products by Gerber include multi tools and knives and are part of the Survival Series.   We have also introduced the Leatherman range of products that are fantastic must haves for -cycling, boating, camping, DIY, fishing, hunting, … [Read more...]

Spring is in the Air!

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  NEW SPRING STYLES ARE COMING INTO STORE NOW Pretty jewel colours and fresh new styles Floral,  colour blocks, red and aqua jeans, lace, organic cottons,cotton printed tunics and dresses, New ceramics, home wares,  jewellery and gifts also arriving soon....watch this space.....     Coming - Beautiful designer clothing and jewellery, new skincare blends,  accessories, journals, photoframes, bejewelled trinket boxes, and … [Read more...]

Sale on Now !

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Our end of season SALE has been going great guns. For the past week fabulous clothes have been flying out the door. We have ONE WEEK TO GO! We now have 20% OFF Scarves and hats this week. Coats reduced by 20%  - 40% and popular possum merino knitwear has 25% OFF Tops, tunics, knitwear, skirts, dresses and pants are also reduced by 20-50% Colourful New Seasons spring styles are on their way in, and coloured jeans in pomegranate, aquamarine, bluebell and lizard print now in. The new … [Read more...]

New Arrivals and end of season specials!

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I'm super excited! Four HUGE boxes of Jeans have just arrived for our NYDJ Fit Day on Thursday 2nd August! Emma from NYDJ will be arriving on Thursday to fit the lucky women booked into these jeans, and with this amount of variety- including new seasons styles available- I'm sure there'something there for everyone. It's exciting to be able to offer this in Helensville- it means those who take home a pair will have already saved $20 off the price simply by not having to drive to the city to … [Read more...]

Change of Date- NYDJ Fit Day now on August 2nd

OK, it's time to Get Real , let's be honest , these jeans are not called NOT YOUR DAUGHTERS for nothing! Are you lacking some junk in your trunk? Having a muffin top moment? Camel toe troubles? These jeans can help you by accentuating the positive and eliminating the negative - you will never want to go back to ordinary jeans again! They will make you look and feel fantastic. They are not a time machine, but are made to honour and fit a women's curves, yes you can wear jeans and look and … [Read more...]

Jeans Day – find your perfect fit

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  Fabulous news -  we are hosting a Not Your Daughters Jeans fit day on Thursday July 26th here at The Paua Room Bookings can be made by emailing or phoning the store 09 420 9898 Join us to receive insider tips on finding the best style, fit and wash for you. You will also learn first hand how NYDJ Lift and Tuck Technology reshapes your curves so you look and feel a whole size smaller (yes!) Emma from Not Your Daughters Jeans is coming out to help you find your perfect … [Read more...]

Time to rug up in possum + merino knitwear

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Yes- Winter has arrived! A chance to get into those yummy winter clothes and keep warm and toasty, staying in or venturing out. Go out looking styly with clothes, jewellery or accessories from The Paua Room, give a gorgeous gift to a friend, or man- YES- we have  a new gift range especially for Blokes- and Real Blokes at that! You can't get much more manly then Bear Grylls manly now could we! So we have Bear Grylls Gerber tools as well as new Leatherman multi tools, plus a range of new … [Read more...]

Sneak Peek – New Arrivals and new staff member!

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Take a sneaky peek at the new arrivals now in store! Anne Mardell, always a style statement, classic , great pieces that are uber stylish. See the red coat and lace dress below. Also now in Chalky Digits- homegrown fantastic merino pieces to keep you warm as toast! New Jewellery by Four Corners NZ , Monsoon NZ and Vim's Collection of stunning gemstone jewellery from around the world. Funky new leather purses, bags and wallets, and fashion handbags. New Scarves, gloves and mitz … [Read more...]

Beautiful Skincare 25% Off and beautiful babies!

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As you know we already stock some beautiful skincare ranges for the body- so we didn't want your face to miss out! Winter weather and air -conditioning can mean dryer than usual skin that needs a little lovin' during the colder weather, so I am excited by the arrival of these new facial serums that really do work! After much searching and trialling, I have found Vede Crede, a new natural skincare range made with Argan oil from Morocco. (One of the benefits of being involved in the yoga … [Read more...]

Mums are Special

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She is so special to us. There is no one quite like Mum. I will be honouring my Mother in spirit this year, and thinking about what it means to be a mother, and/or care giver and nurturer. Whether you are a mum or a caregiver, or are giving your energy into creating, I believe that we all posses the feminine, creative and nurturing energy. Having said that- the nurturers of the world need nurturing too, so they can continue their wonderful work! If you would like to celebrate your Mum … [Read more...]

Merino Magic

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Here in Helensville the sun is out and shining almost everyday, although there's a chill in the morning and its cold at night, there are still brilliant sunny days. This weather is perfect for merino. Merino is a temperature regulator and keeps you cool when hot and warm when its cold, it draws moisture away from the skin so you never get 'wiffy' when wearing it! Soft, light , luxurious and no longer 'itchy'- merino wool is New Zealand's own wonder fabric.  We have some great styles in … [Read more...]

Awesome Autumn Arrivals!

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True style does not depend on following fads - luxurious fabrics and fibres are always a true style statement. Our new label Noa Noa has a distinct personality, the clothes are both casual and elegant at the same time. We have had an amazing response to this label so far, with more new arrivals coming this month. Chalky Digits new range has arrived! We will be sending you an email look book soon, many of their styles are limited edition too, so be in quick! Also new in - the Cashews … [Read more...]

New Labels now in store

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New label 1946 - New knitwear Winter 2012 Amsterdam Sweater 1946 New Winter label at The Paua Room See more from 1946 in the fashion gallery 1946 is produced by Silverdale Knitwear Whether sourcing raw materials from the Southern Alps of New Zealand or from the best yarn houses of Italy, Silverdale is passionate about creating beautiful, and luxurious knitwear pieces, that embody a proud history of quality and style. Silverdale garments are produced in one of two company-owned … [Read more...]

End of Season Sale

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End of Season Specials  Over 200 Garments with 20 - 70% OFF original price - See our Sale Racks Limited Time Only New Seasons Arrivals from New Labels Beautiful Designer Clothing - new seasons garments now arriving daily Smart Casual to dressy special occasion pieces on Sale New Seasons arrivals from Noa Noa this seasons new label...more soon!     … [Read more...]

Love Colour!

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We love colour!   We also love black- it is mysterious, rebellious, and sophisticated. But worn too often it can become oppressive, New Zealanders are well known for wearing lots of black! Here are some colours tips for getting more colour into your life - especially in your wardrobe which reflects how you feel! According to colour therapy there is a link between what colours you choose to wear and your personality traits and emotions. You can inject colours to subtlety change the … [Read more...]

Classic Kiwi Summer!

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We are back and looking forward to an exciting year in 2012! Classic Kiwi summer, have you had one lately? What is a classic kiwi summer, or what does it mean to you? Although it wasn't a great start, when the clouds parted what did you do? We headed to the beach , Northland, Tutukaka coast, one of my absolute favourite New Zealand spots! White sandy beaches,  blue clear water, and pohutakawas brushing the sands. It's dreamy and relaxing, wearing jandals is getting dressed up, and … [Read more...]

New Arrivals for a Special Christmas

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New jewellery has arrived for Christmas from Israeli artist - Ayala. These beautiful limited edition peices are sure to be a delightful gift.  New Chocolates from The Seriously Good Chocolate Company and The House of Chocolate are also here...yum ! Ceramics by Jo Luping and new Ceramics by Bob Steiner, in new summer colours! For the kiwi kids, babies and children we have a great selection of Babu and Billi Tee baby wear and New Zealand books for the grand kiddies or Art lover Gem stone … [Read more...]

Fabulous gifts right here at The Paua Room

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Well it's not long until the big guy slides down the chimney, and we have done a great job of sourcing all types of gifts for you!   Fantail Born Again Brooch -  only $25 - Bird Lovers will love this little guy - Made from recycled kauri villa timber   Mr Four Square Resin Blocks by Trudi King - Kiwiana Lovers will adore him!  Also available in colourful cushions .     What more could a girl ask for? hmmm... how about some jewellery from Jill Main? … [Read more...]

New Arrivals for Summer!

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We have lots of new arrivals from clothing to accessories and jewellery and gifts for summer, Christmas and those parties coming up! Beautiful new goodies are coming through the door every day. Gift with Purchase is available this month when you purchase Not Your Daughters Jeans  - gift valued at $75.00 from Linden Leaves and NYDJ.  We are extremely excited about our new range- 'Cashews'  by Judith Anne Ford which caters for the curvy woman from size 10 -26, in store we are carrying … [Read more...]

While you’re here…

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  While your here there's plenty to see and do in our town and surrounds.  Begin or end your trip with shopping at The Paua Room for great New Zealand gifts, by Ian Blackwell, Jo Luping  and Jill Main(to name  a few). Fantastic views of the river can be seen from our beautiful store, and take home some New Zealand fashion  by Anne Mardell, or  Chalky Digits, two of the many New Zealand designed and made ranges we have for you. New Zealand made is designed to last, the … [Read more...]

New Artist and New Artisan

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This week here at The Paua Room we were lucky enough to receive new clothing from  the Artisan label, and new art from New Zealand and  local artist Sally Lush. The store is looking lovely with the fresh new spring ranges and fresh new art works adorning the walls.  Artisan - Feminity is back with this collection of New Zealand designed dresses, light weight dusters and jackets. Beautiful fabrics and prints, to cater for special occasions and events, for those unforgettable moments of a … [Read more...]

New Spring Styles Arriving Daily

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New for spring, colourful dresses and tunics, and skirts are back. The colours of spring abound at The Paua Room. Hope you are keeping warm in this late winter polar blast ! The Winter Warm Up prize package was a great success with lucky shopper Christina Jowett winning over $700 worth of The Paua Room goodies, what a great prize , Christina was delighted with her win. PLUS -there's up to 60% OFF selected Winter styles, and 20% -40% OFF scarves, hats, selected bags and menswear. … [Read more...]

Chalky Digits Winter Collection

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This winter we have vamped up our merino styles to keep you looking hot and feeling warm! We’ve printed edgy metallic graphics in coppery tones and silver hues to dramatic effect. Our luscious merino has also been crafted into some stunning new styles; perfect layering pieces for our four seasons in one day! We love this wonder-fibre for its unique performance properties, it’s snugly softness and it’s natural, homegrown goodness – it really has the feel-good factor. Remember, our … [Read more...]