Autumn Gift Fair 2023 - Official Magazine

ISSN 2703-2612

AUTUMN Gift Fair 5-7 March 2023 Auckland Showgrounds giftfairs.co.nz

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Floorplans 8 Explore our floorplans to ensure you make the most of your visit to the Fair. Feature Destinations 13 The Fair’s hottest buying destinations and seminars not to be missed at the show. Kick.Starter 15 A launchpad for new wholesalers to test the waters. Make sure you support our Kick.Starter. exhibitors by visiting Hall 2. Talk Shop 16 Talk Shop is the NZ Gift Fair’s newest seminar series bringing together the experts to share their top tips to Out of the pages of the Gift Magazine and into your hands! Kiwi Quarter 24 Locally designed and made right here in Aotearoa, our Kiwi Quarter designers have new products to inspire you for the coming season. Design Exchange 26 A hub of New Zealand’s most creative suppliers, Design Exchange delivers an inspirational sourcing experience from a range of new exhibitors. How to slay it in 2023 28 Five hot tips to help your business succeed this year. Discover Auckland 32 It’s time to plan your Gift Fair getaway. Exhibitor Profiles 36 A-Z of Autumn exhibitors. Addendum 56 Product Index 58 Brand Index 66 NZGTA 71 help you and your business. Trend Watch: Decorating 18 Discover colour themes and trends for the upcoming season. New Product Showcase 22

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2023 Fair Dates

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SPRING GIFT & HOMEWARE FAIR

WINTER GIFT & HOMEWARE FAIR

5-7 March 2023 Auckland Showgrounds

11-12 June 2023 Air Force Museum of NZ, Christchurch

27-29 August 2023 Auckland Showgrounds

VISITOR INFORMATION

2023 Opening Hours Sunday 5 March

Gift Mobile Airport Pickup/Drop off There will be a free Gift Mobile transport service provided by the Gift Fairs to and from Auckland Airport. No bookings are required and seats are subject to availability. The Gift Mobile driver will collect any passengers from Door 5 of the Domestic Terminal, and will be holding a sign board for ‘NZ Gift Fairs’. If you cannot find Door 5, the van will be parked outside the Jetstar terminal. Look for a ‘Quick Shuttle’ van with the Gift Mobile sign in the window.

9am – 6pm 9am – 6pm 9am – 4pm

Monday 6 March Tuesday 7 March

Auckland Showgrounds 217 Greenlane Road West, Auckland

Get ready for an unforgettable Autumn Gift Fair!

Gift Fair Information Desk For any enquiries at the Fair please stop by the Show Info Desk located at the main entrance. Food and Beverage For your convenience, cafes are located in the food court outside Halls 2-3, as well as food trucks outside. The Rose Garden is also located in Hall 3. Restrooms Toilets are located in Halls 2-3 as indicated on the floorplan. Luggage Storage There are storage facilities available. You will find them at each of the registration areas and in the foyer of Halls 2-3. Note: NZ Gift Fairs takes all care for your luggage however we cannot take responsibility for loss, theft or damage. Getting to Auckland Showgounds Exit the Southern Motorway at Greenlane and turn into Greenlane Road. The Auckland Showgrounds are located approximately 3kms along Greenlane Road West. Parking Parking at Auckland Showgrounds is available for a rate of $6 for the first hour then $2 each hour after to a maximum of $15. Enter through Gate 2 on Greenlane West. An alternative option is available at Alexandra Park Raceway at a daily rate of $10 cash only (these rates are subject to change, and charged directly by the respective venues). Entry is via Campbell Cres (behind the Caltex Station). From there you can access the Auckland Showgrounds through Gate 4 and start your visit at Hall 2. Limited Free Parking is available in Puriri Drive with pedestrian access via Gate 4. See site map on page 7 for parking location map. Bus Visit www.at.govt.nz

This year’s event is one you don’t want to miss as we return to the beloved Auckland Showgrounds , the rightful home of the NZ Gift Fairs! We’ve worked hard to secure this venue for the entire events industry and so we thank you for joining us and showing your support for this wonderful industry. Inside this issue of ‘Gift’ magazine you will find everything you need to make the most out of your visit. Autumn Gift will host close to 200 exhibiting wholesalers, including many of your returning favourites, new arrivals to the Fair and a special International Pavilion featuring never-before-seen exhibitors. Get ready to be spoilt for choice with thousands of new products on display and arrive early to secure the best sellers. Be sure to check out the refreshed seminar series, “Talk Shop” where a lineup of great speakers will share their expertise to help your business succeed in 2023. And that’s not all! Don’t miss your chance to enter the daily travel prize draw of $1,000 House of Travel vouchers. Simply collect an entry card at the Fair, make 5 orders from 5 exhibitors, and you’re in to

win! The more cards you complete, the greater your chances of winning. This is your greatest opportunity to access so much under one roof, so don’t hesitate to spread the word to your retailer colleagues and join us to see what’s new! Thank you for your continued support and we hope you enjoy the Fair!

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Registration Details • Cash and carry sales are not permitted. All attendees must be aged 14 years or over. • If you have previously attended a NZ Gift Fair simply login with your username and password and update your details annually to keep your registration active. • If you have never attended a NZ Gift Fair please pre-register at www.giftfairs.co.nz or call 0800 367 976. • Alternatively, you can register at the Fair (an onsite charge of $20 per person may apply). Business and Personal ID will be required. Full conditions of entry can be found at www.giftfairs.co.nz Further terms & conditions of entry can be found at www.giftfairs.co.nz

Brent Spillane Elected Chairman NZGTA

Tony Waite General Manager

Exhibition Sales Team: Heather Lowrie, Bronwen Twigden, Sammy Milicich , Operations: Lucy Gilfillan, Benjamin Ng, Hanako Katsuki Graphic Design: Emma Buller Marketing: Samantha Linn, Kayla Brunton, Izzy Grantham, Kristof Ujdur Accounts: Salmaan Sham General Manager: Tony Waite, Managing Director: Brent Spillane Contributors: Resene, RX, Explosive Social.

Published by XPO Exhibitions Ltd for NZ Gift & Homeware Fairs. XPO Exhibitions Ltd Level 3, 152 Beaumont Street, Westhaven, Auckland 1010 P O Box 9682, Newmarket, Auckland 1149, New Zealand + 64 9 976 8300 | info@xpo.co.nz | xpo.co.nz The listings and information provided in this magazine are supplied by the exhibitors. Whilst all care is taken, XPO Exhibitions will not accept responsibility for incorrect information. Editorial opinion and advertising statements printed in Gift do not necessarily reflect the views of XPO Exhibitions Ltd and its staff, unless expressly stated.

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The NZ Gift Trade Association is a not for profit organisation representing wholesalers, importers and manufacturers of gift and homeware in New Zealand. For more information visit www.nzgta.org.nz

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FLOORPLANS

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

Auckland Showgrounds is easily accessed off Greenlane West or Puriri Drive and with plenty of parking available, the Gift Fair is just a short stroll away.

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HALL 3

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HALL 2

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NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE

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3012

3012

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3143

3103

3103

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3076

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3098

TALK SHOP

TALK SHOP

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KS13

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3148

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TALK SHOP

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ROSE GARDEN PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE INTERNAT ONAL PAVILION

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LISTINGS

LISTINGS

Exhibitor Listings

Kiwi Quarter

Design Exhange

Kick.Starter

International

EXHIBITOR

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HALL 2 The Autumn Gift Fair is excited to announce the debut of its new International Pavilion, featuring the vitality of India. This premium space is designed to showcase the best in high quality, never before seen products from this rich and diverse country. With great value and an emphasis on inspiration, visitors to the pavilion can expect an unforgettable experience, exploring the latest and greatest Gift & Homeware offerings from India's top artisans and makers. Come be inspired at the International Pavilion at the Autumn Gift Fair! International Pavilion

New

The Sleep Store Ltd

3135 2027 3108 3171 3137 3069 3062 2021 3114 3105 3061 3000 2036 3060

100 Percent NZ Ltd Abstract Designs Ltd

3128 3127

Discoveries Wholesale Distributors Ltd Drawing The Way Duckling Publishing

3075

Metal METcAL fe Moana Road Art

NZ24 3018 KS11 3070 3111 NZ19 3021 2022 KS2 DE4 KS3 3001 3031 DE28 NZ11 DE15 2019 2039 2005 2058 2052 3026 2017 2034 2028 3020 3004 3118 3130 3072 2025 3090 3078 3147 2008 2069 3138 2065 3100 DE8

The Specialty House NZ 2021

2013 KS12 DE11 KS13 2007 3032 3132 NZ28 3066 3024 3159 3068 2035 3012 2043 2063 3085 2046 3164 3161 2048 3064 DE14 3133 2010 3027 3095 2053 2003 3169 2031 3139 DE16 3168 3134 3084 NZ16 3073 KS10 2041 DE2 NZ9 DE3 DE6

Tikitibu ltd

All Fired Up

KS4

My Little Me

Trade Aid Importers Ltd

Ama Balm (2018) Ltd

2032 2015 NZ4 NZ2 2033 3091 3067 KS15 3136 2020 3093 2018 3120 2009 2064 3110 2014 KS17 3143 KS16 3122 DE17 3094 3107 3134 3170 3149 NZ10 2016 3035 2001 2059 3124 3076 3148 NZ5 3163 KS9

Namaskar Australia

Ecovask

Treasure U Limited

Amazin Wood Ltd

NED Collections

Edglit

Tritex Holdings Limited Urban Products Pty Ltd

Anoint Skincare

No Nasties

Elizabeth Scott Agencies Pty

Artearoa

Nude Kiwi Limited Ogilvies (2004) Ltd

EmKo Ltd

Vals Wholesale Distributors Ltd

Artisan Florals

Enhance Accessories

Vevoke Pty Ltd

Artisanal (Hauland Imports Ltd)

OMni Natural NZ Limited

Epicure Trading

Weave

Antler

On Bonn

Essentially Tamara Limited

Wednesday Lulu

Ash and Co

Over the Dandelions LTD

Must see at the fair

Finneys

Well Presented Ltd

Auskin New Zealand Awhi Mai Creations

Pamu Store

Free Spirit Australia

White Magic

Parnell Agencies Ltd

Frontier International Trading Ltd

You Monkey Ltd Zafino Pty Limited

BDE (Business Development Enterprise) Ltd

Pastel Pines

Fruney Limited Fujifilm NZ Ltd

2001A

Peppermint Grove & Moss St. Fragrances

Bear and Moo Ltd Beau Accessories Beauty and the Wind

Zay Limited

DE9

Gemajesty Jewellery

Pikitia 2010 Ltd

Get Posh Australia Pty Ltd

Plant Potions

Bee Dee Bags New Zealand Ltd

Haka NZ Ltd

Pottery for the Planet

Better Packaging Blue Baobab NZ

Hansby Design

Premium Apparel

International Pavilion

Helix Ltd

Pressing Nails

Blue Duck Books Ltd Bluyonda (Aus) Pty Ltd

Hello Friday Honey Wrap

R A Burt & Co Ltd

EXHIBITOR

STAND

Rembrandt Fine Arts Ltd Rogers Distribution Ltd

Zeenat Handicraft Smith Craft Pvt. Ltd.

IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9

Book Tree House Bookreps NZ Ltd Bruntwood Lane

HRB Jacobi Ltd Ian Blackwell Ltd

Ruapuke runEZ Ltd

Sarah Global Industries LLP

Imagine Honey NZ Limited Inspire Wholesalers Limited

Puspa Textiles

Calico Cottage Fudge Systems Ltd CaliWoods Limited

Rustic Meadows NZ

Jaideep Machine Tools KCM Appliances Pvt. Ltd.

IS Albi

Saffron Incorporation (NZ) Limited

Jakob Carter Ltd

SAMX

3104 + 3096

Zeenat Handicraft

Camden Co Ltd

JF Group International Ltd

AKJ Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Capulet Ltd

Start with Art

JGB Imports Ltd

M/S Noor Creations

Carolina Trading NZ Ltd

Science and Nature Ltd

Johnston Imports Ltd

AJR Exim

IP10 IP11 IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 IP17 IP18 IP19 IP20 IP21 IP22 IP23 IP24

Cenzoni Fashions

Serenade Leather Simply Italian Ltd

Kaku Ltd Kerridge

Zen Life

Chiba Enterprises Ltd Choice Fruit Products

Ocean Exim India Pvt. Ltd.

Southern Skies 2020 Ltd

Kerigrove Ltd

Sky Overseas

Ciana Ltd

Splosh Ltd Stella Haus

Kiwicraft Design Ltd

Green Coir Hub

Cienna Designs Australia

Ladelle Ltd

Ranga Fab

Cinnamon Creations

Stoked New Zealand Apparel Limited

Lilio Jewelry Ltd Lily & George Little Taonga

Global Enterprises

Citizen Art NZ

Coconut Products Impex

Style Zone

Clearview Marketing NZ Ltd Collective Design New Zealand

Surbhi Fashion Macro Impex

Sundaise Group Sweet Disorder Tangleby Gardens

Live Wires New Zealand Limited

Collective Hub Convino NZ Ltd

Lonergan Trading Co Ltd Lynch Wood Creations

Indo-Letin America Overseas Nanda Handicraft & Handloon

The Herb and Spice Mill Company Ltd

Crave Ltd

DE1

Madmia

Green Web Leather

Crystal Ashley Designs Ltd Dawny Adventure Club Ltd

3129 2023

The Italian Closet

3151 3077

Mamas Tribe

Sunshine Impex

The Seriously Good Chocolate Co

Memorable Gifts

Alliance Expo

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FEATURES

FLOORPLANS

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

Not only will you have the opportunity to connect with your favourite returning and new exhibiting suppliers, but you’ll also have access to these great feature destinations. Plan your visit now and experience all that’s on offer including the newest products.

Kick.Starter - Hall 2 A launchpad for new wholesalers to test the waters and see if they’ve got the right products and the right ideas. Support our Kick.Starter. exhibitors and discover something new! Talk Shop - Hall 3 Three days of unmissable content. We’ve got a fantastic line up this year with a host of incredible seminars and speakers to educate, excite and inspire.

TALK SHOP

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K ick. Starter .

DISCOVER HUNDREDS OF FRAGRANCES!

Kiwi Quarter - Hall 2 Locally designed and made right here in Aotearoa, our Kiwi Quarter designers have new products to inspire you for the coming season. Visit Kiwi Quarter to catch up with returning exhibitors and meet new exhibitors.

Design Exchange - Hall 2 Discover New Zealand’s most creative suppliers. Design Exchange delivers an inspirational sourcing experience from a range of high-end exhibitors.

New Product Showcase - Hall 2 Out of the pages of the Gift Magazine and into your hands! Be sure to plan a visit to the New Product Showcase stand and order your products before they sell out!

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The NZ Gift Fairs are all about helping wholesalers and retailers connect and drive growth in the gift & homeware industry. When you’re first starting out, it can be daunting, which is why we’ve introduced Kick.Starter. A launchpad for new wholesalers to test the waters and see if they’ve got the right products and the right ideas. Kick.Starter. Helping new Kiwi wholesalers turn their dreams into reality at the NZ Gift Fairs

All Fired Up - KS4 Ash and Co - KS15

Book Tree House - KS17 Bruntwood Lane - KS16 Citizen art NZ - KS9 Duckling Publishing - KS12 Edglit - KS13 Mammas Tribe - KS10 My Little Me - KS11 On Bonn - KS2 Pamu - KS3 Perfect Balance - KS1 Parcelport - KS14

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SEMINARS

STAND 2052 REMBRANDT

ROSE GARDEN HALL 3

TALK SHOP

Talk Shop is the NZ Gift Fair’s newest seminar series bringing together the experts to share their top tips to help you and your business succeed in 2023. Seats will be limited so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot.

DAY 1 Sunday 5 March 1pm

DAY 2 Monday 6 March 11am

Iyia Liu Director, Explosive Social How to successfully brand build and sell using Social Media We are delighted to welcome Iyia from Explosive Social who will present all that you need to know to successfully use social media to build your brand and sell your products and services. explosivesocial.com

Iyia Liu Director, Explosive Social How to successfully brand build and sell using Social Media We are delighted to welcome Iyia from Explosive Social who will present all that you need to know to successfully use social media to build your brand and sell your products and services. explosivesocial.com

DAY 2 Monday 6 March 1pm

DAY 3 Tuesday 7 March 11am

Hakan Steele Partner Manager, StarShipit

Amy Watkins Resene Colour Consultant - Newmarket How to get the best out of the latest colours, styles and trends Discover the latest colour, style, and trend updates for 2023 with Resene’s leading Colour Consultant Amy Watkins. Get a glimpse into how you can elevate your designs for your store and incorporate the newest hues and styles with confidence. Join us for an exciting journey into the world of colour. resene.co.nz

Get ahead of the competition this year and discover the latest shipping & fulfillment trends for 2023. Want an insight into what 2023 holds for customer deliveries? Join Hakan Steele, Partner Manager at Starshipit, as he unveils their cutting-edge research and insights on the latest trends in the industry. Discover the opportunities that these trends present for your business and get actionable takeaways you can put into practice. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your shipping and get ahead of the competition this year! starshipit.com

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RESENE

Over the past few years, we’ve been spending much more time at home and it’s become clearer than ever what an effect decorating can have on our mood and psyche. Walls, floors and ceilings are the backdrop to so many accessories and gift purchases. These are some of the colour themes your clients may be inspired by:

1 Slow Spaces This shift towards making our homes into havens where we can shelter from the chaotic energy of everyday life has also influenced colour trends as we seek out comforting hues that are known for their calming qualities. Dusted blues, sea greens, creamy whites, petal pinks, mushroom mauves, cloudy greys and washed timber tones like Resene Inside Back, Resene Green Meets Blue, Resene Blanc, Resene Sakura, Resene In The Mauve, Resene Surrender and Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy are perfect for setting the tone in spaces where rest and recuperation are needed. 2 Natural Healing Although no indoor environment can replace the experience of the natural world, research is showing that incorporating nature into the built environment – whether in the form of sunlight and fresh ventilation, decorating with plants and organic materials or painting

your space in earth-inspired hues – can improve comfort, reduce stress and potentially contribute to improved health indicators. This principle is known as biophilic design. As more of us have begun to understand the benefits of biophilic design, natural colours like Resene Bone, Resene Copyrite, Resene Castle Rock and Resene Stonewashed have become increasingly popular. But today, there is no earthy hue more desirable to decorate with than green. From olive and army like Resene Olive Green, Resene Waiouru and Resene Siam, deep forest greens like Resene Black Forest, Resene Jurassic and Resene Raptor to grey greens like Resene Paddock and Resene Finch, the choices for on-trend greens are as broad as the ways you can use them in your home. 3 Fortune Favours the Bold Though plain, pared back, all-white spaces may have once been thought of as the epitome of contemporary design, it turns out living in an environment that’s too sterile and devoid of colour doesn’t do your mental wellbeing any favours. Whether you’re dreaming of a statement wall in an eye-catching colour and design, want to build up a richly layered pattern-on-pattern look or feel like even just a little more character would go a long way, putting your personality on display has never been more in vogue. 4 Turning Back Time Colours, textures and materials that reflect a collective sense of nostalgia are a significant current design trend, and it’s understandable why. Given the amount of time most of us have spent inside lately, the popularity of pastoral looks – which embrace the essence of homeliness and a wistfulness for the ‘good old days’ – are an attempt to ground ourselves during uncertain times. Sun-bleached pastels, mauves, greys, beiges, browns and terracotta tones are natural fits for pastoral looks, but their mismatched nature also lends an opportunity to use quirky colours to customise your space. While an authentic vintage patina can be quite desirable on older items, there are also many Resene products that you can use to restore an item that’s looking a little too worse for wear or to lend a weathered vibe to a newer piece. Resene Colorwood Natural timber stain is a beautiful hue for bringing golden warmth to wooden furniture or flooring while Resene Colorwood Whitewash and Resene Colorwood Greywash can be used to create

a weathered look. Chalk finishes and waxes such as Karen Walker Chalk Colour and Karen Walker Vintage Wax can be used to add colour with a velvety matte finish or be rubbed over a colour coat to impart a rustic one. And non-contact surfaces such as light fixtures or decorative accents in materials like plastic, timber, concrete and metal can be given the look of years of rust in mere hours with Resene FX Faux Rust Effect. 5 Glamour and Darks Don’t be afraid of the dark. Used with some thought, dark colours can create spaces that are inviting, sumptuous and luxe without being overbearing or stuffy. The key is balance. Try bold, dark, colour saturated shades like smoky Resene Nocturnal, charcoal Resene Invincible and sumptuous blue Resene Ocean Waves paired with contrasting metallics like Resene Silver Aluminium for extra opulence, or with milky neutrals like Resene Friar Greystone, Resene Stepping Stone or Resene Courtyard for freshness and light that ensures the space stays modern and elegant. A swathe of dark wall, whether it’s in the stylish navy of Resene Coast, charcoal Resene Cod Grey or dark maroon Resene Rustic Red, is lent an extra note of sophistication when it includes texture. Try painting over Resene Anaglypta Wallpaper or, for a more natural texture use Resene Colorwood Pitch Black or Resene Colorwood Dark Ebony stain over plywood to showcase the grain. It has a similar effect to using luxury fabrics like velvet or suede.

ABOVE: Walls in Resene Half Sour Dough (left) and Resene Half Scarpa Flow (right), floor in Resene Midnight Express, bedside cabinet in Resene Pale Oyster, vases painted in Resene Anise and Resene Half Sour Dough and ribbed basket in Resene Summer Green.

RIGHT: Wall and floor painted in Resene Ocean Waves with painted headboard in Resene Night Magic, table and bench in Resene Half Nocturnal, vase in Resene Baring Head and book and small vase in Resene Eau De Nil.

LEFT: Wall painted in Resene Sakura, jug vase in Resene Fountain Blue and painted books in Resene Fountain Blue and Resene Hot Toddy.

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RESENE

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This hand-painted finish is achieved with a wall painted in Resene Wax Flower with brushstroke effect in Resene Cab Sav and Resene FX Paint Effects medium mixed with Resene Scotch Mist. The floor is a warm contrast in Resene Cab Sav.

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6 Beautiful Brushstrokes A retaliation to design industrialisation and digitisation is a resurgence in artistic styles. One trend that’s big right now is brushstrokes. It can be a really fun, creative way to add texture and interest to large stretches of wall, and some complexity and interest to your colour palette. Try a subtle neutral base colour like the soft pink of Resene Wax Flower and add edginess by overlaying it with strokes of deeper Resene Cab Sav. Add a layer of wispier white with Resene FX Paint Effects medium mixed with Resene Scotch Mist. Or go for a more monochrome look with Resene Half New Denim Blue, then add brushstrokes in Resene Half Athens Grey. Using Resene FX Paint Effects helps give your brushstrokes that textured, slightly worn effect. 7 Chit Chat For design elements that are immediate, eye-catching conversation starters, it’s hard to go past Resene wallpaper. A few drops of the right Resene wallpaper design can instantly change a room but to really get people talking think about designs that are unique, unexpected or even outrageous. Playful and colourful options will let you experiment with complementary Resene paint colours in other parts of the room. 8 Framed The plainest of walls can be easily dressed up with battens, which continues to be a popular trend. But there’s another option to create interesting walls without needing any building skills – simply add frames! Upcycle or buy new inexpensive frames depending on the style and look you are after. Op shops are a great place to find these. Remove the glass and backings – you can put them aside for another project. Paint the frames inside and out with your chosen Resene colour. Use masking tape to

decide where you will place the frames on the wall or lay your frames out on the floor and get the combination right before you start hanging the frames. For a fun alternative look, add a mirror, a piece of art or paint the framed area in Resene FX Chalkboard Paint. While it is most common to paint the frames in the same Resene paint and colour as the wall, you can opt for a contrasting sheen, using Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss to give your frames a subtle visual contrast to low sheen walls. Throwing off the shackles of conformity Embrace ‘free to be me’ and throw colour caution to the wind. Don’t choose a trend or a colour just because it is trendy. Choose it because it brightens your day and lifts your mood. Choose it because you truly love it. See your local Resene ColorShop or Ask a Resene Colour Expert free anytime, www.resene.co.nz/colourexpert, for all the inspiration and advice you need for your decorating projects. Resene colour experts can assist you with everything from advice for your retail location to the latest colour trends to help you when you’re designing your new product ranges. View more in the new habitat plus – colour and decorating trends, available to view free online, resene.co.nz/habitatplus. ABOVE: Walls, frames and coffee table painted in Resene Thor, floor in Resene Merino, sideboard in Resene Sorrento and tabletop tray in Resene Tea. Vases on sideboard in (from left) Resene Gargoyle, Resene Tea and Resene Sorrento.

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RÄDER PORCELAIN PLANTERS & VASES

NEW PRODUCT

NEW PRODUCT

Sundaise Product Development Group Stand 2069

Ha- Naturally Distributors Stand 2032

NEW Hat suppliers. Our mission is quality hats/bags/apparel for all seasons & the whole family. Classics with gorgeous seasonal collections. Enquire about our exclusive stockist programs. sundaisegroup.com.au

“With a blend of GOTS certified organic cotton & natural bamboo, a best friend for the early years of life to snuggle all day long. theamalife.com

Kerridge Stand 2053 Oakura is a cotton velvet quilt. Knotted, tassel details with a reverse. cotton/flax back and lofty fill. kerridgegroup.co.nz

Ciana Stand 2016

Ciana is not just a beautiful leather or suede handbag but a concept. Based on sustainability, change and quality are modified to suit your vibe. ciana.nz

Ian Blackwell Ltd Stand 3161

Splosh Ltd Stand 3090

Inspired by iconic mid-century design, these newly available coasters are just a small part of our design-led gift and homeware range. Visit us on stand 3161 for more fresh and innovative NZ made ideas. ianblackwell.co.nz

Christmas Master Starter Pack. Offering new arrivals and cult favourites in fresh festive designs, Christmas 2023 is set to make a splash this silly season! Shipping to you from October. splosh.co.nz

Cinnamon Creations Stand 2001 At Cinnamon we offer an eclectic mix of timber beads, beanies, ponchos, scarves, sherpa and faux fur coats, sourced from India, Philippines, France and China. We are Australian-based with over 20 years in the Industry. cinnamoncreations.com.au

Cienna Design Australia Stand 3035

Splosh Ltd Stand 3090

Bohemian Clothing for women. Break the rules, and express your individuality. Effortlessly capture the essence of Bohemian Style. Enjoy captivating textures, flowing shapes and timeless details you’ll love for a lifetime. cienna-designs.com.au

Exotic Starter Pack: With fresh designs alongside tried-and-tested best sellers, these brand-new arrivals are forecasted to be a top performers in store all year round. splosh.co.nz

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Locally designed and made right here in Aotearoa

Celebrating New Zealand made

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7. Choice Fruit Products, NZ10 A traditional Egyptian roasted dukkah – an incredible fusion of nuts, herbs, seeds and spices plus our spicy version for those who like something hotter! 8. Essentially Tamara, NZ28 “Our ‘Just for her...’ Collection is elegantly presented and perfect for gifting. Dissolves on the shower floor to turn a mundane shower into a beautifully fragranced self-love ritual.” 9. Pikitia 2010 Ltd, NZ11 “Adding to the success of our postcards, our bamboo arch magnets, coasters, jewellery, and eco-bamboo bookmarks are just some of the exciting new products we have to offer.” 10. Essentially Tamara Limited, NZ28 Shower Bombs - Dissolves on the shower floor to turn a mundane shower into a beautifully fragranced self-love ritual. Elegantly presented. The ideal gift for the person who has everything. www.essentiallytamara. co.nz 11. Metal METcALfe, NZ24 Graphical vertical statement of Monstera inspired leaves. Our METcALfe Blooming Braids are a single sculptural stem 180cm long. A wall sculpture intended for indoors, made from repurposed steel drums.

1. Annoint Skincare, NZ4 Bathing is one of the most therapeutic ways to enjoy aromatherapy. Anoint Rose Bath Oil is the ultimate in luxurious self-care and suitable for all skin types. Add a few drops to a warm bath, to calm your skin and mind. 2. Fruney Limited, NZ9 Easter is coming with Fruney. The perfect sweet gifts for friends and family. Carefully handcrafted in Hamilton, New Zealand www.fruney.co.nz 3. Artearoa, NZ2 Stunning NZ made table runners, cushion covers and a new greeting cards range by NZ textile design artist Ingrid Anderson available at ARTEAROA. 4. Awhi Mai Creations, NZ5 He Mihi, Awhi Mai Creations greeting card stand designed especially for retail. Includes 160 vibrant and colourful greeting cards in Te Reo Māori for various occasions and translated on the reverse. 5. Nude Kiwi Limited, NZ19 Nude Kiwi Hand Serum with Rosewood & Cardamom. Plump & hydrate. Revitalise & protect. Collagen boosting. Excellent for dry, sensitive, and eczema prone skin. 6. Lynch Wood Creations, NZ16 Stunning native timber end-grain chopping boards, handcrafted in New Zealand from Lynch Wood Creations. www.lynchwoodcreations.com

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DESIGN EXCHANGE

JakobCarter StandDE14

Over theDandelions StandDE4

Reed diffusers, soy candles, fragrance, fashion and more. Designed by Jakob Carter. Each piece is designed and handmade in New Zealand using the highest quality components available. jakobcarter.com

Over the Dandelions brings you a beautiful range of baby + children’s gifts. Our Crochet Lion Rattle makes the sweetest first rattle for babies! It has a delicate little jingle and is soft and easy to hold. We’re excited to launch brand-new products at the Autumn fair! overthedandelions.co.nz

Crave StandDE1

Introducing Fable New York, organic bamboo table and homeware. In bright, modern colours this new brand will be a sought-after addition

Lily & George StandDE16

to your store. craveltd.co.nz

The creators of Lily & George have designed an exquisite collection of French-inspired toys, Petit Amis. With quality materials and impeccable craftsmanship, these little friends inspire playtime with their cheeky natures and magical imaginations. Available in 2 sizes and 6 styles in all, shop the collection at lilyandgeorge.co.nz

Plant Potions StandDE15

NoNastiesKids DE8

NEW natural play makeup sets. Same non-toxic shimmery fun in gorgeous new packaging. Deluxe sets include our new top-selling vegan Strawberry Lip Gloss. Water based nail polish and plant based hair products parents and kids love.

Plant Potions award-winning aromatherapy - inspirational - plant based - scent rituals. Thoughtfully created on Waiheke Island & designed with the chakras and holistic well being in mind. plantpotions.co.nz

nonastieskids.co.nz or msfbrands.co.nz

EmKo StandDE2

ZayBags StandDE9

Come and see the latest additions to our Louise Mulgrew and Dandelion Stationery collections. Fresh off the press and ready for your stores. www.emko.co.nz

One-of-a-kind bags that your customers will use more than they ever imagined! Handwoven. Durable. Wildly colourful. B Corp Certified. Instagram @zay.everyday zaybags.co.nz

PeppermintGrove andMoss St Fragrances StandDE28

Our luxurious collection of candles, diffusers and bath & body products are hand poured in a highly polished custom-designed, faceted vessel that is unique to our brand, our story and our industry. All of our fragrances are designed and made at our in-house perfumery in the Southern Highlands. burchgrovehome.com

Ecovask StandDE11 Luxurious and soft, these

The SewingSailor StandDE6 100% handmade, eco friendly, luxury stationery and fine art celebrating New Zealand flora and fauna with innovative, natural designs. thesewingsailor.com

organic cotton Maxi Throws and Cot Blankets deliver the ultimate in cosiness and warmth on cooler evenings. ecovask.nz

HansbyDesign StandDE3 Sharing our wildlife with the world, with new postcards, magnets and key tags. Celebrating the wildlife and botanicals of New Zealand and Australasia in bold art prints and products. hansbydesign.com

CaliWoods Limited StandDE17

New from CaliWoods is the natural fibre Bottle Brush and Circular Baking Mats. Both are great additions to kitchens, luxe in design, and low-waste. caliwoods.co.nz

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RX GROUP

Focus on marketing. Discover how you can easily increase customer awareness by applying 5 top tips from Juanita Neville-Te Rito, Founder of RX Group.

Five tips to slay it in 2023 Spread the word

Every year, the pace of retail accelerates. 2022 was hard for retail business AND customers; price increases, supply chain difficulties, changing customer behaviour and habits, tired systems and processes, and economic uncertainty. 2023 is just starting and already businesses are stretched. The rain won’t stop. Teams are exhausted. Customers are tightening their belts. Costs are going up. Despite these difficulties, the future of retail is still bright. I’ve been in this business for 30 years and you can get through. You just need to be super focused on what matters most. Make 2023 the year you spend your focus on the stuff that will make a real difference.

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Seems like a no-brainer but too many businesses open their doors and hope shoppers will come and buy. Customers are bombarded with messages and live permanently in a state of partial awareness. Your business/products aren’t the most important thing in their world. But you do want to be on their radar WHEN they need your products and services. How do they know who you are and what you sell if you don’t spread the word? It doesn’t need to be expensive, just well-considered. Where to start • Do you have a digital presence? Facebook page, Insta page, Tik-Tok, website, Google for business listing? • Do you update with what you sell to get people excited? • Are your business details and opening hours up to date? • Do you get your regular shoppers contact details and communicate with them? • Have you asked your shoppers for reviews or to tell their friends about your products/store? Word of mouth is one of the strongest tools around. If I’ve never heard of you or can’t see what you sell, how can I come and buy from you? If you don’t know what to do, there are countless videos on YouTube that can walk you through how to do these things. No excuses. Know who your customer is Do you REALLY know who your customer is? Nine times out of ten the answer I hear is “not really.” Building a clear picture of who they are and what they look like means you are super-focused on what you do and who you are doing it for. Start now on building a picture and get real clarity of who you are in business for. Where to start • Creating a pinterest page with images or cut out pictures of who you think your customer is. • What they look like, how they dress, what their behaviour and perceptions are like. • Print it out and put it somewhere prominently to remind you every day. • Why? You want to keep these people front of mind when you do everything from buying products, communicating with them, laying out your offer. Everything! • For example, if sustainability is important to your customer, have you curated those products together or placed supporting information near the product detailing the features and benefits? • Understanding your customer focuses you on the trends that are relevant to your shoppers. We know one retailer who displayed at Fieldays. They sold a product targeted at middle-aged women. The product and location was all wrong and they then complained they had wasted money at the event. No kidding! 2

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Provide solutions Customers are constantly searching for solutions to their problems, their needs, wants and desires. Customers are also pressed for time. Help them discover what will solve their problem. Where to start • Make sure your store layout and product adjacencies make sense. Shoppers logically expect to find products that relate to each other together. It also helps with their decision-making. • Bundle items together that make sense and provides a full solution for a shopper. Eg. a tea cup, tea diffuser, packs of tea and beautiful spoon is a wonderful solution. Move stock This might seem obvious but we often see retailers hang onto stock way too long “because we paid this for it.” Tying cash up in product that no one wants is bad business (and paying to store it is worse). Where to start • If stock isn’t moving, cut once, cut deep and get it gone. Move it and move on. • Customers crave newness. Rotating displays and highlighting new or seasonal products are common sense. • Rotating stock and highlighting new stock gives customers a reason to come in more often. Who doesn’t want to see “what’s new and exciting” or simply something they haven’t seen before. 4

Eye candy = Buy Candy A picture tells a thousand words. Seeing product is a deal breaker in retail. Where to start • Keep stock on shelf – you can’t sell fresh air. • That means walking the store every day as a customer. Is it clean, tidy, are the shelves faced, are there gaps? Does it look inviting, or does it look bare and gappy? Can I navigate the store or is it a hodgepodge of displays? • Have as many images as possible on your webstore – it’s a deal-breaker for decision-making and reduces returns. If I can’t see it you can’t sell it. • Visually appealing displays create excitement, interest and compels a shopper to reach in. You may have heard these things before, but did you really listen to why they are important? Based on our years in the retail industry and working with hundreds of retailers, these 5 simple points can make the difference between whether you are a winner or a loser in business. Get out and slay it in 2023.

By Juanita Neville-Te Rito Managing Director | Founder www.rxgroup.co.nz

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PLACE YOUR VOTE

Exhibiting at any trade show requires an incredible amount of time, energy and passion to ensure that the overall customer experience is second to none.

Every visitor to the Autumn Gift Fair has the chance to vote across 6 categories.

+ Best small stand + Best medium stand + Best large stand

+ Best new product + Best customer service + Best new exhibitor

Place your vote Simply place your vote at the voting station by show information. Winners will be announced onsite Tuesday of the Fair at 2pm.

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DISCOVER, DINE AND STAY

DINE

Lucky 8 161 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland

Origine Commercial Bay Level 2/172 Quay Street, Auckland CBD Experience the culinary genius of Ben Bayly at Origine, his new restaurant in Commercial Bay. Enjoy modern French cuisine crafted from local ingredients, with a stunning Waitematā Harbour view and exceptional service. Treat your senses at the new Origine.

Discover the flavors of Asia at Lucky 8, Ponsonby’s worst kept secret. With all dishes under $8, enjoy a diverse menu of cocktails, shareable plates, and an endless supply of dumplings. But beware, head there early to avoid the queues!

STAY

M Social 196/200 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010 P. (64) 9 377 0349 www.millenniumhotels.com We are delighted to be working alongside one of the City’s best hotels, M Social, to provide preferential rates for our Autumn Gift Fair visitors and exhibitors. M Social is a contemporary hotel for the curious, the explorers and those who thrive on new experiences. Functionally chic, this contemporary hotel features 190 rooms and suites designed for all travellers, overlooking the vibrant Princes Wharf that is home to a stunning array of dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. Treat yourself to some of the best cuisine from around the world at ‘Beast & Butterflies’ - M Social’s signature restaurant. Alternatively, catch up with friends – both old and new – over a drink at the Beast & Butterflies bar. Stay social with our distinctive hospitality. Everyone enjoys complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel!

Plan your trip to the Autumn Gift Fair now! Extend your stay and check out everything that Auckland has on offer. From international concerts to renown restaurants, you’ll find endless options to keep you entertained in Auckland.

DISCOVER

Shop ‘til you drop in Auckland From high-end designer boutiques to vintage markets and op shops, Auckland is New Zealand’s shopping mecca. Head to Ponsonby, Britomart or Takapuna for an eclectic array of designers and vintage stores. Or explore mega malls like Sylvia Park, Commercial Bay, Newmarket, and Onehunga to seriously shop until you drop. Catch the best gigs in town While you’re in Auckland, catch an international superstar in concert. Lorde will be performing at Western Springs on Saturday the 4th of March. Or catch Harry Styles: Love On Tour at Mt Smart Stadium on the 6th and 7th of March.

Special Deal

Still looking for accommodation? Check out these great options HOTELMAPS To see more hotel options and rates close to Auckland Showgrounds, please use our Hotelmap. www.hotelmap.com

Book your room early using the “Group Code”: NZFAIR23 Note: When using the code, please ensure you enter it in the “Group Code” section, not the “Discount Code” section.

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