There’s nothing quite like starting the festive season with a whole lot of local love — and that’s exactly what happened when our lucky EPIC Te Puke $1000 Shopping Spree winner, Rebecca Keating, hit the streets of Te Puke to shop up a storm! With EPIC Dollars in hand and a smile that never left her face, Rebecca spent the morning exploring some of the amazing businesses that make our town so special.
And the best part? Almost everything was just a short walk away — proving once again how incredibly lucky we are to have such a vibrant, diverse shopping hub right in the heart of Te Puke.
Stop 1: Te Puke Landscape Supplies – Where the Winning Began
The first stop was Te Puke Landscape Supplies, the very place where Rebecca’s winning entry was submitted. For her pay it forward Rebecca chose to gift a Te Puke Landscape Supplies voucher to Ange from the Te Puke Community Garden.
A huge thank you to the team at Te Puke Landscape Supplies for supporting this moment. If you’re sprucing up your garden these holidays, LJ has everything from mulch and topsoil to expert advice to get you sorted.
Stop 2: Mitre 10 Te Puke – Indoor Plant Heaven
Next on the adventure was Mitre 10 Te Puke, where Rebecca stocked up on gorgeous indoor plants.
If you’ve got a DIY dad, a green-thumbed mum, or anyone in the whānau who loves a good project, Mitre10 Te Puke has an awesome range of Christmas gift ideas ready to go.
Stop 3: Paper Plus Te Puke – Books, Books, Books
Just a short stroll away, Rebecca headed to Paper Plus Te Puke for some book browsing. Owner Stuart Gunn was there with plenty of helpful recommendations — and trust us, if you’ve got someone tricky to buy for, Stuart’s your guy.
We’re truly fortunate to have so many fantastic stores within walking distance downtown. Shopping local couldn’t be easier!
Stop 4: Te Puke Florist – A Breath of Blooming Freshness
Rebecca’s plant theme continued at Te Puke Florist, where she picked up another lush indoor plant.
The moment you step inside, you’re greeted with the most beautiful floral aroma. From bouquets to orchids and expert floristry advice, this is one local gem everyone should visit.
Stop 5: Reestyle – Fashion and Flair
Next door, Rebecca popped into Reestyle to see Maree and the team. With so many stunning fashion pieces, footwear, and accessories on offer, she decided to savour her shopping experience by exchanging her EPIC Dollars for a voucher to return later and browse at her leisure.
Stop 6: Super Liquor Te Puke – Spirits for the Season
The spree continued at Super Liquor Te Puke, where Rebecca selected some top-shelf Christmas-worthy drinks.
Did you know they also offer beautiful gift baskets and festive giftware? It’s the perfect place to stock up on spirits while lifting other people’s spirits this Christmas.
Stop 7: STIHL Shop Te Puke – Gifts for Garden Lovers
Another convenient stroll brought us to the STIHL Shop Te Puke, where Rebecca picked up some handy gardening goodies as part of her EPIC Te Puke $1000 Shopping Spree.
If you’ve got a garden-loving whānau member, STIHL Shop Te Puke has plenty of great gift ideas to explore.
Final Stop: New World Te Puke – Festive Feast Essentials
The grand finale of Rebecca’s spree was a visit to New World Te Puke, where she picked up a beautiful big turkey for Christmas dinner — and treated herself to some well-deserved chocolates.
Whether your household is team turkey, team ham, or something else entirely, Te Puke New World has everything you need for a delicious Christmas feast.
A Special Finish: Extra EPIC Dollars
To wrap up the morning, EPIC Te Puke was delighted to present Rebecca with $200 EPIC Dollars.
We were truly impressed by her efficient and joyful shopping style — a well-deserving winner who brought her own sparkle to the day.
Rebecca, we hope you enjoy every single one of your goodies and have a very merry Christmas and holiday season.
Let’s continue to uplift and celebrate the incredible businesses that make Te Puke such a vibrant place to live, work and shop.
#TePukeGoodnessGrowsHere #ShopLocalTePuke
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