Starfish Swimwear
April 7, 2019
Manufactured in New Zealand
Christchurch swimwear maker Tracey Christian says chilly winter temperatures don't deter determined bikini buyers. The owner of Starfish Swimwear has just opened a Colombo Street store after a fire and earthquakes forced her out of four previous premises.

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