Iko Iko Blog

Tag and Win

2011-11-23T13:55:00.001+13:00

We're celebrating our first Christmas with our re-vamped web store! To mark the occasion we're doing a giveaway every week until Christmas. All you have to do is like us on Facebook, tag your name in the giveaway pic and you'll automatically go in the draw. Easy! Competitions run for a full week and winners will be announced on Tuesdays.

This weeks giveaway...

We have three naughty little Gnomes in need of new homes. Click here and follow the instructions above to go in the draw.

The Kiwi Diary 2012!

2011-11-17T15:43:00.001+13:00

The always popular Kiwi Diary is back! It contains all the functional bits you need in a diary like a year planner and address book, plus plenty of space to write in each day. This 250 page, spiral-bouned treasure is packed with favourite kiwi recepies, photography and art from both established and emerging artists. The Kiwi Diary is the perfect gift for friends, family, colleagues and Kiwis all over the world. Grab your copy here.

Congratulations!

2011-11-01T14:49:00.002+13:00

Last month Your Home & Garden magazine ran a sweet competition - giving away $5000 worth of prizes. We joined in and gave away ten $50 Iko Iko vouchers! As October has now come to an end we have our lucky winners, just in time for some early bird Christmas shopping! If you entered be sure to keep an eye on your letter box as the lucky winners will be receiving their vouchers shortly.

Dumbo Feather issue 29

2011-10-26T11:19:00.000+13:00

After an engaging read? Our favorite magazine, Dumbo Feather has just dropped issue 29.
Filled with stories about clever people such as storyteller, Paul Jennings, choreographer, Lucy Guerin and food lovers, Greg and Lucy Malouf. Come get your copy in store or online now. A limited number of back issues 27 and 28 are still available too.

Win! With Your Home & Garden

2011-09-20T10:51:00.002+12:00

Purchase the latest issue of Your Home & Garden magazine and you can be in to win one of 10 Iko Iko Gift Vouchers! There are also lots of other great offers inside!

Home & Garden October Issue

2011-09-20T10:40:00.002+12:00

Tomorrow Journal - $44.90 | Retro Jug Vase - from $39.90

Rob Ryan Flags - $59.90 | Floral Eco Cup - $24.90

Vintage Postcards - $3.90 | Vintage Journal Large & Small from $8.90

Brand New

2011-09-14T12:00:00.001+12:00

Our website has had an extreme makeover. It’s now back online, looking better and prettier and now even easier to use. There is now a vast and ever growing range of products, which are easier to find through our extensive and more specified categories.
Iko Iko is the go to for gifts, accessories, Kiwiana souvenirs, baby toys, games, novelty products and fancy homewares.
We also now provide an online gift wrapping service, making shopping for your family and friends even easier, and more stress free. With the madness of “A large sporting event involving rugby” in town, you can now shop from the comfort of your own home.

We are continually putting more and more products up online, however if you can’t find a particular item feel free to send us an enquiry at online@ikoiko.co.nz. Keep an eye out for further goodies to pop up over the coming months leading up to Christmas.

What's in my bag?

Ruby Bag - $299.00 , Eco Cup Orange - $19.90 , Camera Keyring - $9.90 , Hand Nail Clippers - $4.90 , Fortune Chocolates - $3.50 , Pigeonhole Bow Earrings - $39.90 , Pigeonhole Orchid Earrings - $39.90 , Agenda Diary - $39.90 , Keep Calm Carry On Pencils - $24.90 , Penny Foggo Bone Bracelet - $59.00 , World Map Journal - $22.90 , Eel Skin Purse - $49.90 , Penny Foggo Skull Bracelet - $69.00

Who said we only sell gifts? Buy a little treat for yourself!
New to the improved site after many requests from you, Jewellery - check out our awesome range! The ever popular Penny Foggo is now available for purchase online, with more jewels on its way. We have a larger selection of bags online too, as well as eel skin wallets, and totes.

Making some changes...

2011-09-06T10:22:00.000+12:00

Our online store is currently closed for "renovations". But never fear... it will be open again in a week. In the meantime pop into one of our colourful stores in Wellington or Auckland. If you have any further enquires flick us an email at online@ikoiko.co.nz

Fathers Day Gifts!

2011-08-31T15:07:00.000+12:00

I heart my Dad!

We have heaps of great last minute fathers day gifts in store. Dad's always seem to be the hardest family member to shop for... so we've complied a few of our favourite Daddy gifts. Don't forget about your Dad cause he's rad. Shop online or pop into one of our stores!

Website update!

Its official, the Iko Iko website will be closed from the 5th - 13th of September. Our brand spanking new website will be up on the 13th with a new look, and new products! You'll now be able to purchase bags, accessories, and cards online too! Follow us on twitter, facebook or watch this space for updates.

Press September

2011-08-25T17:53:00.001+12:00

Next Magazine September 2011
City Map Mugs $19.90, Ninja bread men $19.90, Tripod lamp $179, Camera pencil sharpener $34.90

Home & Garden September 2011
Fruit and Cupcake rattles $10 each

Scrabble!!!

2011-08-12T15:33:00.000+12:00

Lots of awesome Scrabble products online and in store! From fridge magnets, to notebooks, to mugs.

Check them out here.

Press July

2011-07-14T12:00:00.000+12:00

Home and Garden July 2011

Swan Vase - Large $69.90, Small $59.90 | Mini Globes $12.90

Home and Garden July 2011

Morris Memo $34.90 | A to Z Bookends $59.90

Home and Garden July 2011

French ABC Posters $14.90 | Paris Map Notebook Large $39.90 | Eiffel Tower Notebook Small $29.90

Home and Garden July 2011

Zito Retro Wall Clocks $64.90

Fashion Quarterly July 2011

Vintage Tea Cup Candles $34.90

Your Home and Garden July 2011

Ragdoll Illustrations Card $6.90 | Penny Foggo Skull Bracelet $69.00 | Penny Foggo Bones Necklace $59.00 | Penny Foggo Heart Necklace $69.00

2011-07-12T16:08:00.000+12:00

Find some of these items online and instore. To enquire about any of these products email us at info@ikoiko.co.nz

Party Time!

2011-07-06T15:00:00.000+12:00

Its party time at Iko Iko, with heaps of new party decorations, garlands and cupcake sets in store. Whether it be a cowboy party, or a fairy party for you kids we have heaps to choose from.

Check out the new party stock online or in store

Pretty Tins!

2011-06-30T13:17:00.000+12:00

We have heaps of cute darling dynasty tins in store and online. Great to keep coffee, tea and sugar, cookies, and other treasures. From $26.90.

Bags, bags and more bags!

2011-06-07T16:20:00.000+12:00

Check out the new bag display in the Wellington store. From hand bags to beach bags, to overnight bags!

Welcome!

2011-06-07T14:24:00.000+12:00

Welcome to the official Iko Iko blog page!

If you haven't already heard of us we are a great little gift store with two locations in New Zealand. We can now be found at 118 Cuba Street Wellington and195 Karangahape Road in Auckland, and of course online.

We stock lots of pretty things. From unique home wares to cool books on design, amusing things to make you laugh, crafty things for the crafty minded, and nostalgic bits of kiwiana for those who like to reminisce.

This is where we will keep you updated on new stock, sales and other cool stuff. Watch this space to see what we're up to!