Awa Gifts

Awa Gifts We are a whānau business with a kaupapa Māori flavour with stores located in The Plaza Palmerston North and Trafalgar Square Whanganui.

❄️ Winter Warmers Have Arrived at Awa Gifts! ❄️Stay warm this winter with our beautiful range of quality knitwear and wr...
26/06/2026

❄️ Winter Warmers Have Arrived at Awa Gifts! ❄️

Stay warm this winter with our beautiful range of quality knitwear and wraps – perfect for yourself or as a thoughtful gift.

🍂 Possum & Merino Collection
🧤 Gloves – $29
🧶 Beanies – $59
🧣 Scarves – $89
🧥 Ponchos – $109

✨ Wrap Collection
• Pull-Through Wraps – $59
• Reversible Wraps – $59

Soft, warm, lightweight and made to keep the winter chill away. Whether you’re heading out for the day or snuggling up on a cold evening, we’ve got something to keep you cosy.

Pop into Awa Gifts to browse the range or send us a message if you’d like to know what colours and styles we have available.

We’d love to help you find your perfect winter warmer! 💙

✨ ✨ Matariki is just around the corner! ✨ ✨ Celebrate the Māori New Year with a meaningful gift from Awa Gifts 🌌⭐Our Mat...
26/06/2026

✨ ✨ Matariki is just around the corner! ✨ ✨

Celebrate the Māori New Year with a meaningful gift from Awa Gifts 🌌⭐

Our Matariki collection is now available, featuring beautiful pieces perfect for gifting, remembering loved ones, celebrating new beginnings, or simply embracing the spirit of the season.

💙 Stock is limited, so don’t leave it too late!

Pop into Awa Gifts or send us a message to secure your favourites before Matariki arrives.

Ngā mihi for supporting local and celebrating this special time with us. 🌿

Ngā mihi o te ata e hoa mā 🫶🏻We have stock relating to Matariki in store and some other fun things for children or for y...
29/05/2026

Ngā mihi o te ata e hoa mā 🫶🏻

We have stock relating to Matariki in store and some other fun things for children or for your classroom! ✨

Please see individual photos for prices and descriptions 😊

Come in store and check them out 🙌🏼🤗

Ngā mihi,
Terehia 💚

26/05/2026

** POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED**

WE ARE HIRING!!! On Call Casual Retail Assistant

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Casual Retail Assistant to join our team on an on call basis.
This role is ideal for someone returning to the workforce, starting their first job, or wanting flexible, occasional work during the day.

Please note: This position won’t suit school students, as we require flexibility for daytime and school hour shifts.

What you’ll do
*Customer support — greet customers, answer questions, and offer friendly assistance*
*Point of sale tasks — process purchases and handle basic transactions*
*Stock handling — restock shelves and keep the store tidy*

What we’re looking for
* A quick learner who can pick up new tasks confidently*
*Someone with good retention who enjoys variety*
*A positive, reliable attitude*

While there is no experience necessary due to on the job training we do require someone who is honest, reliable, hardworking and can use their initiative!

Why join us
Flexible, on call shifts
Supportive team environment
Great opportunity to build confidence and retail skills

Additional requirement: The successful applicant will need to pass a police vet as part of our standard recruitment process.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please pop in-store at Awa Gifts in the plaza!

Apply now and take the first step into (or back into) retail.

Nga mihi
Shantel

Anyone celebrating a 21st or just a special occasion? ✨ We have PLENTY of 21st keys, Wooden Mere, Wood Kotiate, Taiaha o...
16/05/2026

Anyone celebrating a 21st or just a special occasion? ✨

We have PLENTY of 21st keys, Wooden Mere, Wood Kotiate, Taiaha on a stand and so so much more!! 🙌🏼

At Awa Gifts in The Plaza, Palmerston North we have items that you NEED and items you didn’t know that you needed 👌🏼

We also have a catalogue selection of 21st Keys that you are welcome to have a look through and order with us.
Bare in mind it can take up to 5-10 business days for it to arrive in-store, depending on stock availability.
We also have options for you to add engraving and Paua lettering to your order for an additional fee.

Ngā mihi nui,
Terehia 💚

He mihi ana ano!! 😆We have these wooden items still available (not for long!) The large wooden items WERE $39 but we hav...
16/05/2026

He mihi ana ano!! 😆

We have these wooden items still available (not for long!)

The large wooden items WERE $39 but we have slashed the price down to $20!

The smaller wooden items are ONLY $10!!!

Nau mai hoki mai ki Awa Gifts ✨

Ngā mihi nui,
Terehia 🍃

Ngā mihi nui e hoa māHaere mai ki Awa Gifts, awesome gift ideas mō te whānau katoa! ✨POSSUM AND MERINO STOCK!!! Gloves $...
16/05/2026

Ngā mihi nui e hoa mā

Haere mai ki Awa Gifts, awesome gift ideas mō te whānau katoa! ✨

POSSUM AND MERINO STOCK!!!

Gloves $29
Fingerless gloves $29
Ponchos $109
Scarves $89
Beanies $59

We have assorted colours in each of these items so come in store and check them out 🤗

Ngā Mihi,
Terehia 🫶🏼

Kia Ora Koutou 😊Come in-store and check out the amazing promos we have here at Awa Gifts, The Plaza, Palmerston North. W...
27/04/2026

Kia Ora Koutou 😊

Come in-store and check out the amazing promos we have here at Awa Gifts, The Plaza, Palmerston North.

We have, but not limited to;
- Wooden Bowls down from $39 to $20
- Assorted Bobble Head Animals $5 each
- Large Resin Wall hangings were $79 now $49
- 25% off ALL glass on wood

And much, much more!
Come in store and check them out for your selves.
We are open 7 days a week!!
We look forward to seeing you 😊

Ngā mihi nui ✨

Address

The Plaza, 84 The Square
Palmerston North
4410

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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