The Bottom Line
July 13, 2016
Conservative Kiwis still love the bikini
Starfish Swimwear, our own bespoke bikini and swimwear maker, is back in business and opening a new Christchurch store to coincide with this month’s 70th anniversary of the Bikini.
Tracey Christian, owner of Starfish Swimwear says “when you compare the type of bikinis worn on New Zealand beaches with what you see overseas, we’re a conservative bunch who prefer to show less rather than more, but we still love bikinis.”
“I think women should be proud of their bodies, but because a bikini is basically underwear worn in public, you really do need to feel comfortable in it.”
Closed following the Christchurch earthquakes Starfish Swimwear has reopened with a new store at 239c Colombo Street making tailored swimwear for women of all ages, shapes and sizes.
“Kiwi girls often don’t want to wear a really skimpy bikini and it’s a matter of doing something that suits the kiwi figure,” says Tracey.
Bottom line, “whether you’re conservative or not the bikini is here to stay.”
For generations, the ancestral rock art of the Arowhenua people has been owned by others, with the land and limestone caves held in private ownership as part of a Gould family farm. Now after more than 170 years, Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua has purchased back the land and full access and ownership of their ancient taonga.
Sit across the table if you're able
from that person that you harmed
and disarmed listen
leave defences at the door
and do nothing more than listen.