“Drop In Surf and Supply is not just any old surf shop—it’s a community-driven hub for ocean lovers in Kaitaia. This owner-operated store is all about supporting a healthy relationship with the sea, making it a go-to spot for both locals and visitors. The ethos behind Drop In is centered around the water—its health, its people, and its sustainability. Offering both new and used surfboards, surf gear, and a selection of locally sourced products, the store has curated its offerings to reflect the values of wellness and respect for the ocean.” - @neatplaces
Recently, Neat Places came up to experience our two offerings - Drop In and The Huts.
Between the two spaces a lot of your needs are covered if you’re coming north to surf.
They are both expressions of our lifestyle and values, and we love sharing them with you.
Hope to see you at one or both some time soon.
Good human tip 🌺 Find what you need on local platforms like Neat Places to support local business and communities.
Green is the common colour of some of the new merch coming in.
- Make peace tee by Patagonia.
- Volcom stone tee by Volcom.
They both come in all sizes.
Motion blur screen grab of our good friend skip enjoying a small day in the far north.
Enjoy your weekend everyone.
Surfer - @skipjames_
Board - @verduresurf
Rest day tomorrow to let the coffee machine breathe. Hope everyone can find a wave in this beautiful weather we are having. If not drop in to a friend’s house and enjoy a cuppa and catch up.
Surfer - Luke O’Neill
Board - @thomassurfboards
For those searching for opening hours this Easter
Hope you have more fun searching for waves and Easter eggs. Laid by a bunny. And you come out the other side restored.
🎬 Giveaway Time 🎬
Got your Saturday sorted? 🎥
The @aotearoasurf is coming to Kaitaia.
Grab your ticket before their gone, OR........
> Follow @dropinsupply & @aotearoasurf
> Tag @ your mate in the comments below
- Entries are endless so tag away
- We have 2 x tickets to giveaway
- Giveaway announced this Friday at 8pm
Get yourself to @teahu_cinema this saturday and come enjoy some international and NZ short films along with a beverage and a couple of giveaways
Journal Post : International Women’s Day 2026 #givetogain
A perspective piece by a woman; mother, surfer, business owner. The last time I wrote something for IWD was for the @finisterre Blog Thread - Women in Surfing (reposted on our journal). Someone asked me the other day (in a seperate context, but not seperate because its all connected), if ‘it’ was getting better. It got me to pondering... is ‘it’ getting better?
Link it stories 🌺
We’ve got an overstayer making a cameo in the shop today and tomorrow making some noice latte art. Pop in and take the piss out of Irish people and maybe buy a coffee and some other stuff
Ngā mihi Nui to @kokakocoffee , @boringmilk and @cbec_ecosolutions for supporting our local Ahipara School Gala Fundraiser.
Over 150 coffees in 4 hours made by @thesaunaproject.ahipara , @tide_and_still@wiremuwilsondiamond , went towards the final total of $28k raised to go towards getting their nature walk open with awesome spaces for them to be in nature
🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱💚💚💚💚💚💚🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳
Think about the children!
We managed to divert nearly 200 single use cups and plates from landfill thanks to the reusable's from @cbec_ecosolutions
