We hear that Oh Em Gee, Aotearoa's first felt florist, is now closed. Its website says the business has closed, and thanks customers for their support over more than 10 years.
Oh Em Gee made handcrafted felt flowers from a home studio in Tauranga, on Waikite Road in Welcome Bay. The felt blooms were sold as hypoallergenic, pollen-free and long-lasting alternatives to cut flowers, including kōwhai, pohutukawa posies and custom bouquets, and were shipped across New Zealand. Past customers praised the workmanship, the colour advice and the packaging, and said the flowers lasted a long time. For anyone looking for a felt florist in Tauranga, this shop is no longer trading.