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April 18, 2024“Stop Talking and Start Listening” - Mike King
Read moreWhat inspired you to become an advocate for mental health awareness and support?
In 2009, while working as a temporary talkback host on Radio Live, I shared my own challenges with self-doubt and imposter syndrome on air, thinking I was the only one experiencing these feelings. The overwhelming response from listeners, who called in to share their similar experiences, was eye-opening. It was the first time I realised I wasn’t alone in my struggles. This experience
April 12, 2024Rebel with a cause: Joe from Ironclad
Read moreIn an era of disposable stuff, Joe Carter and the team at Ironclad are well and truly going against the grain. Backing their cast-iron cookware with a 100 year guarantee, their driving force is the philosophy that to leave something behind you need a product that will last and a planet to leave it in. Disrupting an industry responsible for millions of Teflon pans and harmful chemicals being sent to landfill every year – Joe is a true rebel with a cause.
November 16, 2023We’re proud to support Gumboot Friday.
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Gumboot Friday, an initiative by the charitable organisation I Am Hope, founded by Mike King, supports Kiwi children and young adults struggling with their mental health, giving them free and fast access to qualified counsellors and therapists. Since 2022, Gumboot Friday has supported 75,000+ counselling sessions with the support of people like us.
We recently had the privilege of chatting with Carla King, the Clinical Lead of I Am Hope, to learn more about the charity, her role and the ways
November 11, 2023Gumboot Friday | A Letter from Mike King
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To donate $3 to Gumboot Friday, text BARKERS to 469
November 01, 2023Meet Our Expert Tailors
Read moreWith over 30+ years of collective craftsmanship, our expert tailors are here to ensure that your Made to Measure experience is top class. Whether it’s your first suit, or you’re a seasoned sartorial dresser – our tailors will ensure that your ideal garment is crafted to your exact measurements, ensuring a perfect fit that reflects your unique style. So… let’s get acquainted.
Meet Hamish – expert tailor based in our No.1 High St store.
October 05, 2023Meet The Experts: Introducing Ryan, BMC Head Tailor
Read moreMeet Ryan, BMC Head Tailor based in our Good Company – Ponsonby store. If you’re in the neighbourhood, he’s your go-to expert for custom tailoring; offering a next level customer experience and an attention to detail that’ll ensure you’ll walk out well-suited with a garment built to reflect your personal style and requirements. So… let’s get acquainted.
July 13, 2023Introducing Dallas Abel from The Kai Ika Project
Read moreBarkers’ Change Makers are those like-minded individuals who won’t accept the status quo, who ask more questions, who look beyond the norm towards fresh, unearthed ways of seeing and doing things – and that we can all learn from. Enter Dallas Abel: Project Manager of The Kai Ika Project, a non-profit initiative that recovers previously unwanted fish parts and sees that they’re redistributed to local communities.
June 26, 2023The Parisian Way
Read moreOn the edge of Myer’s Park in the heart of Auckland, sits a family-owned business that has been a powerhouse of style and artistry since 1919. Renowned for crafting ties and belts that stand the test of time, Parisian have proudly upheld this legacy for four generations. We caught up with John, the current torchbearer of the family business, to learn more about the brand’s heritage, diving deep into the journey so far and looking ahead at what’s to come.
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