Hoopla Kids 10th Birthday
It's our 10th birthday! And we're both celebrating (scroll down for our giveaway) and taking a trip down memory lane.
At the centre of our journey has been you - our lovely customers, so thank you for coming along for the ride!
Finding the Right Size at Hoopla Kids
Here are some handy tips to help you get the best fit, first time at Hoopla Kids. We explain our sizing system and how to use it for buying clothes, shoes and socks.
Why Barefoot Shoes, and How to Get Used to Them
Behind the scenes at Hoopla we've been experimenting for a long time with different barefoot shoe brands on our own feet.
You might've seen the term before, but what does it mean for shoes to be considered 'barefoot' or 'minimal'?
Spring Arrivals at Hoopla Kids HQ
As spring arrives, and brings the sun to dry everything out (yay!) we've also had two new deliveries of clothes from DUNS Sweden and Moromini.
PaperKrane Shoes - the true test!
In June this year we received our first delivery of the bold, bright barefoot shoes from a fantastic Australian company, PaperKrane. We've tested them out, and here's how it went!
Colourful Clothing for All
In 2012 when I started Hoopla Kids, I made an easy decision to focus on offering fantastic clothing for all kids. You won't find gendered kids' categories here, and it's always intentionally been that way.
Our New Stockroom!
Over the last few weeks we moved our stockroom out of the shipping container on our front lawn, into a big office space in Rongotai, Wellington, with room for even more stock!
Feijoa Fruit Leather
Autumn in Wellington means Feijoa Season! We like eating feijoa fruit leather, and this time we made a lot.
Our Laybuy Service
Every now and then we get enquiries about our laybuy service. We offer laybuy the original way you might remember from the 1990's (or earlier); of making manual part payments on an order and receiving your goods once it's fully paid off. Sometimes we're asked why we don't shift to using one of the new online laybuy systems available, and that is a good question which we can happily answer.
🌧 Rainwear on Sale + Last Chance DUNS + Big Summer Sale
Autumn is here and it's time to start preparing for the rainy months ahead, so we've taken 30% off our whole range of Muddy Puddles PU rainwear, including jackets, all-in-ones, trousers, and bib & brace trousers.
Moromini's Tribute to Early Video Games + Frauline Prusselise Socks are Back
Two recent arrivals in the stockroom from Frauline Prusselise and Moromini have replenished our range of fun socks for the whole family, and added some bright new tops and pants for you to enjoy.
Welcome to Xero Shoes!
We're super excited to bring you a fantastic range of adventure sandals from Xero Shoes - the Z Trail for both kids and adults. Designed to offer foot freedom and a barefoot, minimalist shoe experience, we've tested the Xero Z-Trails out on our own feet over the last couple of years and rate them extremely highly.
☀️We're back + New Maxomorra + Back to School
The whole Hoopla team is back from a wonderful break with our whānau and friends.
We have some big plans for this year, and some changes with new brands joining us, new items from existing brands and possibly even something for the bigger kids.
We have some big plans for this year, and some changes with new brands joining us, new items from existing brands and possibly even something for the bigger kids.
Brightness Bundles - send a surprise gift
This week, once again, we’re stepping away from the usual Black Friday frenzy and looking at sharing, giving and caring with our annual Brightness Bundles.
These bundles are for someone in need of a bit of cheer. A gift to brighten someone’s day. This year has been tough for many people, for all sorts of reasons, and we think these small parcels of happiness can do a world of good.
These bundles are for someone in need of a bit of cheer. A gift to brighten someone’s day. This year has been tough for many people, for all sorts of reasons, and we think these small parcels of happiness can do a world of good.
Our Recyclable Packaging + Waste Management
Let's get down to the nitty gritty of fashion retail! It's incredibly common to find that all clothing items you buy in fashion stores are at some point individually wrapped in soft plastics. Clothes are taken out of these packages for display in stores. But the waste is out the back, building up. Since early 2018, we've requested our brands send us stock free of plastic. Many of our brands have been enthusiastically on board with our decision, and we are continuing to push for further change. Here's how we manage waste at Hoopla Kids
Halloween Maxomorra + New Naperonuttu & Little Green Radicals
With Halloween around the corner, the classic Skeleton print from Maxomorra has arrived, just in time for the spooky season.
With a range of hoodies, singlets, short sleeved tops, dresses, and even boxer and brief undies, you're sure to cause a fright in this sustainably made, organic cotton, spooktakular clothing.
With a range of hoodies, singlets, short sleeved tops, dresses, and even boxer and brief undies, you're sure to cause a fright in this sustainably made, organic cotton, spooktakular clothing.
New Maxomorra + Coming Soon + Plastic Free Parcels
We have a big range of summer goodies coming soon to Hoopla Kids, so we thought we'd show you what's on the way so you can be prepared. Check out Maxomorra's Spring 2021 collection, new Plae summer shoes, bright prints from Naperonuttu and more swimwear to come from Muddy Puddles!
New Season Duns + New Homeware + Fix It Kits
We are thrilled to let you know that DUNS Sweden's new spring collection has arrived, and as always, we are in awe. Enjoy the nature themed prints of Enchanted Forest, Autumn Flowers, cute rabbits and dears in Hiding, and two new Radish colourways. Don't miss out on the stunning season of DUNS homewares - these are just the thing to bring spring colour into your home life.
Last Chance UPDATED + Coming Soon + Gender Neutral Clothing
Spring has sprung and we're doing a bit of spring cleaning. We’ve just added a pile of new items to our Last Chance section, including 30% off selected DUNS Sweden and Maxomorra, as well as 50% off all JNY.
Back to School Sale
Prepare for the new school year with 20% off a selected range of our quality gear!
👟 Welcome Plae Shoes + 🎒 Kånken Mini Sale
We are so thrilled to let you know that Hoopla Kids is New Zealand’s first and only stockist of Plae shoes.
🌻. Welcome Summer - New DUNS + Moromini
Follow the sun with DUNS Sweden’s new range of Sunflowers and Mushrooms, the return of the much loved Rosehip and Mother Earth prints, plus a new Sage Radish colour way.
Hello Spring - New DUNS is here now + Welcome to Paapii
DUNS Spring 2020 range is available now + meet our new Finnish brand Paapii
Level 3 Shipping Update + Fashion Revolution Week
Once NZ enters Alert Level 3, we will resume shipping. Fashion Revolution Week has begun and we're taking the time to think carefully about our priorities in life, especially given the terrible global effects of Covid-19.
Making do, and cushions, at home
While tidying the lounge one night last week, I decided we needed new cushions for our couch. Turns out they're easy to whip up with things I already have around the house.
Covid-19 Update - 10% OFF
We aren’t applying to sell essential supplies. But while we are in Level 4 you can use the discount code ICANWAIT and a 10% discount, and free NZ shipping will be applied to your order.
Family life at home during Covid-19
How are you all doing out there? It's feeling like a pretty strange time right now, with a rapidly changing situation before us all.
Hoopla Kids on the Move
Check out the video of the move. A couple of weeks ago the time came for the era of Isolator (our shared workspace) as we knew it to come to an end. So what did we do? We picked up our stockroom and relocated it to a new site.
Baby Bundles + Moving!
New Baby Bundles are available now at a special discounted price. We're moving our HQ to Miramar after a happy year in Lyall Bay.
December Stockroom Opening Hours
We’re opening up our stockroom for December! Come and visit us, and do your Christmas shopping with ease.
DUNS Spring 2019 is here!
DUNS Spring 2019 is now available - Lost in Space, Eat Your Greens, Autumn Oak, Pencils and more...
Hoopla re-loved: A Place to Give Your Pre-Loved Gear a New Home
As an ethical clothing retailer, we reckon we should take responsibility for the full lifespan of the clothes we sell at Hoopla Kids. Not only do we care about who made our clothes, but we also care about what happens to them once you’ve finished with them.
RE-KÅNKEN: Fjällräven's famous Kånken bags are re-imagined and available now 🌈
We couldn't be happier to welcome our newest member to the Hoopla family...
Famous the world over for their simple utilitarian Kånken backpack, in 2017 Fjällräven set out to re-imagine a more sustainable version. Enter, Re-Kånken.
Old Season DUNS into Last Chance 🐝 Welcome to Coddi & Womple 🌈+ Sneak Peak at New Arrivals (coming soon)
We've shuffled a stack of old season DUNS stock over into Last Chance and there are still plenty of sizes and prints available, including some great summery pieces for those in the southern hemisphere.
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We're thrilled to finally announce that we now stock Coddi & Womple clothing here at Hoopla Kids! Kerri-Ann and her team share our love of ethical, playful clothing and we think their range is pretty magical too. Meet Gus in the Garden and Poppy the puddle pig, along with their delightful friends. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have. Check it out now. |
DUNS Summer 2018 has landed + Maxomorra Spin Skirts 🍄 Catch Hoopla Kids at Sustainability Trust Christmas Market Day 🎄
DUNS' latest and lovely collection is now fully loaded on our website. Lots of you have spotted it already and a few prints are selling like lightening!
DUNS Halloween 2018 Collection - here now 👻🕸🎃
Our store room is overflowing with lots of new clothing, including this special Halloween-inspired collection from DUNS. Featuring cotton velour dungarees, a fresh batch of adult tops and dresses and the sweetest ladybugs you ever did see 🐞
❄️Testing our waterproof gear in the snow! 🎿🏔
Last month I decided to capitalise on our brisk wintry days and made plans to head for the snow with friends. For me this also meant we could also do some product testing! Whoop whoop! Tough life, I know 😉
DUNS Spring 2018 - available now
The DUNS Spring 2018 collection is available now
