The Kowhai Tree - Silverdale

The Kowhai Tree - Silverdale The Kowhai Tree is a thrift store- we thank you for your donations. We are proud to support The Womens Refuge! How does The Kowhai Tree support Women’s Refuge?

Frequently Asked Questions

We thought it might be useful to post some answers to questions we get asked all the time at The Kowhai Tree. Thanks for your continued support for which we are always grateful. There are two ways that The Kowhai Tree contributes to Women’s Refuge. Firstly, clients of the local refuges may be referred to the store and are able to obtain goods that they need free-of-char

ge. Also, all of the profits raised from shop sales (after rent, utilities etc. have been deducted) go directly back to Women’s Refuge to run their safe houses and community programmes. This means that, either way, you are directly helping women every time you donate to or buy from the store. How can I donate goods to you? The easiest way is to bring your donation directly to us at The Kowhai Tree, 29F Silverdale St, Silverdale. We are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3.30pm and Saturdays 9am to 2pm. You may wish to call first to check that we are in a position to accept your donation – 09 4210580. We try really hard to accommodate all the donations but, from time to time, we literally run out of space as we have quite small premises and no warehouse for storage. What if I want my donation to go directly to women in need? The advocates from Hestia Women’s Refuge (the local Rodney refuge) frequently come to the store to collect items that they need for their clients, so they always have first choice of everything in store. Then, the proceeds from our sales also go directly back to the refuge so please don’t be concerned if your items are sold. Often the money from shop sales is just as valuable in terms of funding support groups, safe house expenses and other community initiatives to assist vulnerable women and children. Why don’t you accept electrical goods? There are two reasons for this. Firstly, we have very limited space and simply don’t have room to store bulky items. It is a requirement that electrical goods are tested by a qualified electrician before they can be sold and we are not in a position to do this. We als don’t have the means to dispose of any broken items which would quickly accumulate. Why aren’t you accepting books or soft toys at the moment? Books and soft toys are slow moving items and we get lots donated. We don’t have storage space for these so sometimes have to stop accepting donations for a while. What about make-up, skincare and other personal products? We are delighted to accept unused and unopened items. Why don’t you like donations to be left outside the store when you are closed? Because we close at 3.30pm during the week and are not open on Sundays, donations can be outside the store for quite some time. They are often ransacked, which can be dangerous - in one case, the pavement was strewn with sharp knives on a Monday morning when we arrived. Also, the items may get wet or damaged and then we have to pay to take them to the tip which takes valuable money away from our intended purpose. Thanks for reading! Please feel free to call us on 09 4210580 with any other queries. The Kowhai Tree Team

✨ FOR SALE – FULL SIZE DISPLAY MANNEQUIN ✨Looking for the perfect way to showcase your clothing, accessories, market sta...
06/06/2026

✨ FOR SALE – FULL SIZE DISPLAY MANNEQUIN ✨

Looking for the perfect way to showcase your clothing, accessories, market stall, or retail display?

This elegant full-size mannequin is ready for a new home and would be ideal for boutiques, op shops, market vendors, fashion displays, or creative styling projects.

✔ Full-size female mannequin
✔ Great condition
✔ Perfect for clothing and accessory displays
✔ Freestanding and easy to dress

💰 Only $80

Available now from Kowhai Tree Op Shop.

Be quick – display mannequins don’t stay around for long!

📍 Kowhai Tree Op Shop, Silverdale

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Our scarf lady is dressed and ready to welcome you!” 🧣🧣 Scarves, Scarves & More Scarves! 🧣Looking to add a pop of colour...
06/06/2026

Our scarf lady is dressed and ready to welcome you!” 🧣

🧣 Scarves, Scarves & More Scarves! 🧣

Looking to add a pop of colour, warmth, or style to your outfit?

We’ve got a beautiful collection of scarves in every colour, pattern, and texture imaginable! From lightweight fashion scarves to cosy wraps and statement pieces, there’s something to suit every style.

Whether you’re dressing up a simple outfit, keeping warm on chilly mornings, or searching for the perfect accessory, you’ll find plenty to choose from at Kowhai Tree Op Shop.

✨ New treasures arriving daily
✨ Affordable prices
✨ Sustainable shopping
✨ Every purchase helps support women and children in our community

Pop in and discover your new favourite scarf!

📍 Kowhai Tree Op Shop, Silverdale

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💜 PURPLE MONTH IS COMING! 💜We’re getting ready to paint the town purple and we need your help!As we prepare for Purple M...
06/06/2026

💜 PURPLE MONTH IS COMING! 💜

We’re getting ready to paint the town purple and we need your help!

As we prepare for Purple Month, we’re calling out for donations of anything PURPLE. Whether it’s clothing, handbags, shoes, jewellery, scarves, home décor, toys, books, kitchenware, artwork, or quirky treasures – if it’s purple, we’d love to see it!

Purple Month is a special time for us to celebrate community, kindness, and support for those affected by family violence. Throughout the month we’ll be creating beautiful purple displays in-store, running special promotions, and raising awareness for an important cause close to our hearts.

Before you drop your donations off, have a quick look through your cupboards, wardrobes, and storage boxes. That purple item you no longer need could help make a real difference.

💜 Clothing
💜 Accessories
💜 Homewares
💜 Toys
💜 Books
💜 Collectables
💜 Anything purple!

Donations can be dropped off during our opening hours at Kowhai Tree Op Shop.

Let’s fill our shop with purple and make this year’s Purple Month our biggest and brightest yet!

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25/05/2026

Address

5 Palm Court
Silverdale
0992

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+6494210580

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