Citizen Republic

22/10/2026

🌿 PEOPLE, NOT JUST BRANDS. 🇳🇿

🙌At Citizen Republic, we believe in the people behind the products.

🙌We’ve added Citizen Republic maker cards to all our makers’ products, so you can discover who made it, where it was made, and how to contact them directly. That means you can keep supporting our incredible local makers long after you’ve left our store. ❤️

🙌One of our lovely makers is All Good Home & Body, creating beautiful products right here in New Plymouth. Think gorgeous soaps, room and linen sprays, moisturising bars and so much more…..little everyday luxuries that are good for your home, your body and gifting.

This Labour Weekend, come on in, discover something special and support the talented people making things right here in Aotearoa.

Because when you buy NZ-made, you’re supporting real people, their skills, their creativity and their livelihoods.

✨ Shop small. Shop local. Support NZ-made.

📍 Find us at Citizen Republic, inside Citizen Leather, Ōpunake.

18/10/2026

This is what our COLLAB is all about 🏆 PEOPLE NOT BRANDS 🏆

If you value authenticity and human connection in the chain of production to finished quality product over mass-produced faceless ‘mashed potato’ then you’re in the right place ✅

16/10/2026

Fresh Kawakawa products are coming thick and fast out of Rae’s workshop!!! KawaKawa Kottage Krafts

Pop on in & grab your Kawakawa goodies instore💚🍃💚

12/10/2026

🙌🙌🙌LABOUR WEEKEND + GARDEN FESTIVAL 🙌🌸🌸

Visiting Ōpunake? Pop in and see us! 🙌

📍 87 Tasman Street, Ōpunake

Discover a beautiful selection of New Zealand handcrafted goods, from unique woodturning and nourishing skincare to quality knives, leather goods and more. Support local makers and find something truly special. ❤️

CITIZEN REPUBLIC
We stock people, not brands.

02/10/2026

⚒️💛Right… I’m putting my face in front of the camera….😂

💥We’ve been giving the shop a bit of a shake-up to create a space that properly represents what we’re passionate about…. which of course is NZ-made, independent, handcrafted goods and the people behind them.

💥 Citizen Republic Citizen Republic has grown into a really good crew of NZ makers and small brands, and I want to start showing you more of them……what they make, why we love them and the people behind the products.

💥 So you’ll be seeing a bit more of me on here, talking about the shop, our makers, our products and probably a few things that don’t go quite to plan along the way. 😂

This is just a little introduction to what’s coming.

🙌🙌🙌💥💥💥Independent makers. NZ-made goods. Real people. No mass-produced crap.💥💥💥🙌🙌🙌

Welcome to Citizen Republic. 🇳🇿 In-store at Citizen Leather, Fridays and Saturdays 10-3. More open days will arrive as we head into the silly season.

13/08/2026

Come on in and check out these fabulous handcrafted self-care goodies for Dad!

Made in New Plymouth & available instore at Citizen Leather Fridays & Saturdays 10-3.

87 Tasman Street is where it’s at💥

Looking for something a little different for Dad this Father’s Day?

Handcrafted soaps, colognes and After Shave Moisturising Bars make great gifts — practical, thoughtful and made right here in New Zealand. 🇳🇿

And there’s plenty more to choose from! 👇
🧼 Handcrafted men’s soaps
🧔 After Shave Moisturising Bars
🌿 Roll-on colognes
🚿 Shower steamers
🛁 Bath & body products
🏠 Home fragrance & cleaning products
🎁 Gift sets and more!

Whether Dad loves a bit of pampering, enjoys great fragrances, or simply appreciates useful, quality products, have a look through the full range for something he’ll love.

🛍️ Shop www.allgoodbodyandhome.co.nz

Support small, shop local and give Dad something a little different this Father’s Day

06/08/2026

🌼KERURU NATURALS 🌼~ as a Mum I started using these products nearly 30 years ago and can’t recommend enough. We are so proud to have this wonderful NZ made lady-run business stocked in our shop!

If you’re skin is feeling the effects of the cold winter weather or maybe you just need a little ‘pick-me-up’ ~ perhaps you may benefit from one of the wonderful therapeutic aromatherapy massage oils for dehydrated skin or a specially blended aromatherapy essential oil roll on for any number of purposes from anxiety to immunity.❤️

The massage oils are just superbly hydrating with a
special blend of 6 cold pressed vegetable oils & plus your choice of essential oil blend ~

Almond - closest to oil of our own skin. Replaces necessary body oils.

Wheatgerm - well known for its richness in Vitamin E. Promotes healing.

Sesame - first class lubricant & skin cleanser.

Avocado - high spreadability, excellent moisturiser.
Assists absorption of other oils.

Apricot kernel - excellent tonic, especially for the face, hands, & hair.

Soothing Olive - softens hardened skin.

100mL in a glass bottle 🩷🩷🩷

31/07/2026

🙌🌼🙌There’s something pretty special happening in our little corner of Opunake.

We’re really enjoying bringing together our growing collection of small-batch, handcrafted New Zealand makers under the Citizen Republic collaboration. It’s taking shape bit by bit, and we’re learning so much about the people, stories and craftsmanship behind every product that finds its way onto our shelves.

These photos feature just a few of the talented makers we’re proud to showcase.💥

Choosing handcrafted isn’t just about owning something beautifully made and built to last. It’s about supporting real people, real skills and real livelihoods. Every purchase helps strengthen a local chain of makers, suppliers and small businesses, creating a ripple effect that reaches far beyond a single sale.

In a world filled with faceless mass-produced products, shopping local is one small decision that can make a genuinely positive impact.✅✅✅

📍 Citizen Republic (inside Citizen Leather)
87 Tasman Street, Opunake

🕙 Open Fridays & Saturdays | 10am–3pm

Thanks for supporting New Zealand makers and keeping craftsmanship alive.

30/07/2026

Mike Hook of ‘Grandad’s Shed’ has been a very busy man recently!

As you can see from these images he has produced some really ‘sharp work’ (excuse the pun), with some great-looking & of course highly functional knives and seriously impressive leather sheaths.

These have been very popular in store as gifts for milestone birthdays for the hunters, gatherers & chefs amongst us🔪🐗👨‍🍳

Pop in and see us instore as part of Citizen Leather Fridays & Saturdays 10-3.

87 Tasman Street
OPUNAKE 🌊

09/07/2026

🌿 Nature’s winter remedies are here! 🌿

We’re proud to stock the beautiful handcrafted Kawakawa Kottage Krafts range right here at Citizen Republic, alongside all the handcrafted goodness from Citizen Leather.

✨ In store now:
🌿 Kawakawa & Tallow Balm – the perfect remedy for dry winter skin, just $20 a tub!
🌿 Kawakawa Vapour Rub – a natural way to help ease cold, flu and sinus symptoms, with no nasties added.
🌿 Plus soaps, magnesium balm and more from this incredible Taranaki-made range.

⭐ We’re OPEN this Matariki Public Holiday
📅 Friday 10 July & Saturday
🕙 10am – 3pm

Take some time this Matariki to support local makers and discover our growing collection of New Zealand handcrafted products. Whether you’re looking for natural winter wellness, beautiful leather goods, or a unique gift, we’d love to see you in store. 🌟💚