Archive for December, 2009
Pakiri Point Lodge
– a new luxury boutique lodge set above Pakiri Beach’s pristine white sand and winner of a gold award for Auckland region’s “House of the Year” for homes over $1 million. The lodge is owned and operated by catering supremo Rae Ah Chee and Fruitworld director Billy Chong and his wife Evelyn. It is beautifully […]
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Tags: Auckland region's "House of the Year", Fruitworld director Billy Chong, luxury boutique lodge, Pakiri Beach, Pakiri Point Lodge
Brookview Tea House
1920’s restored bungalow is the beautiful setting for delicious home baked food. Even though a “tea house” they serve coffee, but no espresso machine. The ambience and food makes up for the lack of strong coffee! Brookview Teahouse sits above the river in Matakana village, in a setting of gardens and lawn, pergolas and water features. […]
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Tags: Brookview Tea House, Brookview Teahouse, Matakana Village, morning and afternoon teas, traditional cream tea, Zero Japan teapots
Black Dog Café
– has a tasty range of cabinet food. Eat in or great to take on a picnic. Black Dog Coffee and Country Kitchen is arguably the most popular cafe in the area. Warm and inviting, the Black Dog stylishly mixes its modern urban surrounds to the warmth and charm of the country setting; boasting great […]
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Tags: 'Black Dog Blend' coffee, Black Dog Café, Black Dog Coffee and Country Kitchen, Matakana Village
Bach Surf Shop
– extensive selection of New Zealand surf labels. The best place to stop by in Matakana to shop before you hit the fantastic local beaches. Brands available include: Billabong , Quicksilver, Rip Curl, Rusty, O’Neill, Sanuk, Element, Sector 9, Hectic, Sea Folly, Von Zipper, Electric, Dragon, Huffer, Havaianas, Moneyshot. The bach surf shop is situated […]
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Tags: Billabong, Dragon, Electric, Element, Havaianas, Hectic, Huffer, Matakana Backpackers, Matakana Village, Moneyshot, New Zealand surf, O'Neill, Quicksilver, Rip Curl, Rusty, Sanuk, Sea Folly, Sector 9, Von Zipper
Heavenly Soles
boutique shoe shop stocking a wide range of shoes and fashion accessories including bags, belts and jewellery in amazing colours. Heavenly Soles is Matakana’s new boutique shoe shop. Heavenly Soles stocks a wide range of shoes and fashion accessories including bags, belts and jewellery. Kerry has searched New Zealand and overseas to find wonderful designs […]
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Tags: bags, belts, Birkenstock, boutique shoe shop, Briarwood, children's shoes, fashion accessories, Heavenly Soles, jewellery, Kathryn Wilson, men's shoes, Minx
De Lovely
good selection of NZ labels. Dé Lovely offers a relaxed shopping experience for browsing and selecting garments and accessories personally sculptured by friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff members who avoid clothing cloning and conformity. Marie Jones, the owner operator has selected a range of clothing, accessories and jewellery from local designers that possess a day/ […]
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Tags: Accessories, clothing, De Lovely, jewellery, local designers, Matakana Village
Damask
Accessories, jewellery, designer night-wear, perfumes and gorgeous gifts capturing the beauty of the rose. Damask Matakana presents a truly unique retail experience. Being themed around the Rose flower, it offers quality gifts and accessories with a difference. Damask not only celebrates the beautiful imagery of the Rose in artisan jewellery, designer night-wear and fine china; […]
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Tags: Accessories, Bags and Purses, beauty of the rose, Damask Matakana, designer night-wear, fine china, Fragrances, gorgeous gifts, jewellery, perfumes, Skincare, Stationery and Pens, update your wardrobe
Matakana Village
Less than an hour north of Auckland, the village has an interesting selection of clothing and gift shops, good cafes and an amazing Saturday morning and mid-week twilight market. The freshly smoked chicken breasts are a treat. http://www.matakanavillage.co.nz DIRECTIONS… Close enough to visit, far enough to stay Just north of the Twin Tunnels! See our […]
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Tags: Leigh, Matakana Village, Omaha, Pakiri Beach, Tauwhranui, the Goat Island Marine Reserve, twilight market
Style Doctor on Wheels…
Susan is a Style doctor, who does house calls throughout New Zealand. Christchurch, March 22-24, 2010 Suggest the idea to a group of friends (may be your book club) and Susan will come to your part of the country to give new life to your tired wardrobe. Each person has an individual appointment, but as […]
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Tags: Style doctor, wardrobe ailments, working wardrobes
BOTOX alternative …
Melissa Davidson is a registered physiotherapist and certified cosmetic acupuncturist with her own practice in Queenstown. She has seen impressive results in facial rejuvenation and is prepared to come up to Auckland to do a course of cosmetic acupuncture treatments on my clients. Contact me if you are interested and I’ll send you more information.
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Tags: BOTOX alternative, cosmetic acupuncture treatments, cosmetic acupuncturist, facial rejuvenation, Queenstown
Stepping Out In Style 