Saltwater stories

How to care for your swimwear: tips to keep your togs like new, season after season

How to care for your swimwear: tips to keep you...

With summer (and more salty, splashy adventures) coming up, your swimwear is about to get a regular workout. But you don’t want your favourite suits to fade, sag, or lose...

How to care for your swimwear: tips to keep you...

With summer (and more salty, splashy adventures) coming up, your swimwear is about to get a regular workout. But you don’t want your favourite suits to fade, sag, or lose...

Flo, founder of tamara, a New Zealand based swimwear company for adventurous women.

The maker and story behind tamara™

Hey, I’m Flo, the founder of tamara™, a swimwear brand built from love, resilience, and a deep connection with the sea. This is how it all began, what drives me,...

The maker and story behind tamara™

Hey, I’m Flo, the founder of tamara™, a swimwear brand built from love, resilience, and a deep connection with the sea. This is how it all began, what drives me,...

Why spring is the best time to return to adventure

Why spring is the best time to return to adventure

Spring in Aotearoa New Zealand, ranging from September through November, brings a special kind of magic. It’s when nature wakes up, light returns with extra warmth, and the water urges...

Why spring is the best time to return to adventure

Spring in Aotearoa New Zealand, ranging from September through November, brings a special kind of magic. It’s when nature wakes up, light returns with extra warmth, and the water urges...

Gurfers competition at the Corner: women’s surf day in Wellington

Gurfers competition at the Corner: women’s surf...

On 3 May 2025, Wellington’s Lyall Bay was buzzing as the Gurfers “Queen of the Corner” surf competition brought together local women surfers across five categories (beginner, intermediate shortboard, intermediate...

Gurfers competition at the Corner: women’s surf...

On 3 May 2025, Wellington’s Lyall Bay was buzzing as the Gurfers “Queen of the Corner” surf competition brought together local women surfers across five categories (beginner, intermediate shortboard, intermediate...

A woman wearing a red one piece swimsuit, waxing her surfboard and looking out to the wavesan

Choosing the perfect swimwear for your favourit...

When you're gearing up for a day of adventure on or under the water, selecting the right swimwear is about more than just style. It’s about comfort, functionality, and performance....

Choosing the perfect swimwear for your favourit...

When you're gearing up for a day of adventure on or under the water, selecting the right swimwear is about more than just style. It’s about comfort, functionality, and performance....

Seagull flying over the New Zealand South Coast near Wellington

Small changes, big impact: sustainable habits e...

As passionate lovers of the ocean, lakes, rivers, and beaches, it's natural for us to feel deeply connected to water and inspired to protect these beautiful spaces. Thankfully, adopting a...

Small changes, big impact: sustainable habits e...

As passionate lovers of the ocean, lakes, rivers, and beaches, it's natural for us to feel deeply connected to water and inspired to protect these beautiful spaces. Thankfully, adopting a...