Live Wires is delighted to announce the arrival of a new series of cards from one of our most prolific and popular artists, Clare Reilly. Her many fans will be delighted to see her trademark native birds placed within a variety of settings featuring both native and exotic plants. These beautiful and versatile cards have a fresh, new look but are bo... read more

Are you a retailer needing inspiration for Father's Day gifts? Look no further than our Snowden Flood Sports Mugs from ECP. Everyone knows that Kiwis are crazy for sport and a good quality mug is always a welcome gift. These are porcelain, in colourful designs and cover a range of sports. Available now! 

Live Wires' customers are enthusiastic about a new range of products from a company called Remember, based in Germany. What sets these products apart is originality, and quality of design. The choices are varied, from stationery, wrap, table napkins and trays to clever waste paper baskets and stools fashioned from sturdy but stylish cardboard. Ther... read more

We are thrilled to announce that Patch Pops from Santoro are on their way to our warehouse. They are cardboard sculptures which come flat-packed in cellophane in nine great designs. When you give a Patch Pop, you give both the fun of assembling it and the joy of a lasting, decorative memento.The Patch Pop range includes designs with a 'stuffed toy'... read more

As the recent exhibition of Crown Lynn ceramics in Wellington proved, there continues to be a huge amount of interest in the tableware and vases so familiar to survivors of the 1960's and now much admired by a new generation. Jane Galloway of Palm Prints has captured the essence of these icons of kiwiana in a series of cardswhich is  a tribute... read more

In association with Solander Gallery in Wellington, Live Wires has published a series of eight cards featuring the works of contemporary New Zealand artists. The styles are diverse as the artists who have contributed their work, but all of these cards will satisfy those searching for quality of design and a point of difference.

This month sees the publication of three cards featuring works by New Zealand artist Paul Hartigan. He describes himself as both "an artist and an urban archaeologist of sorts, an addicted and dedicated visual historian." Collecting the neighbourhood image has been his life's passion. Paul responds to the familiar signs and symbols that make up our... read more

Exciting new cards from Jane Galloway of Palm Prints have just arrived in our warehouse. They feature beautiful designs inspired by traditional Samoan siapo, which is tapa cloth made from the bark of the mulberry tree. Jane has captured the effect of  dyes produced from aged clay and tree sap, rubbed over carved wooden blocks, giving these car... read more

Retro themes in stationery and gifts continue to be strong in 2011, as unsettled times create nostalgia for a more peaceful past. That old family favourite of the fifties and sixties, Scrabble, has been morphed by those clever people at Wild and Wolf into a range of desirable mugs, tea towels, pencils in tins and fridge magnets. This range has alre... read more

We are back in full swing after a refreshing summer break and looking ahead to the major events of the year. Preparations are under way for the Auckland Fair, which will be held from Sunday, 6 March until Tuesday 8 March in 2011.This is an important opportunity for our trade customers to view the staggering range of new products on offer from Live ... read more

Live Wires will be closed from Wednesday 23 December 2010 until Monday 10 January 2011, so we are unable to respond to website enquiries during this period.We would like to take this opportunity to offer every good wish to you all for a safe and happy festive season and a prosperous year ahead.

We are really excited about the arrival in our warehouse of New Zealand Diorama cards. They are the brain-child of artist and designer Garth Frost, who has created six designs to delight the eye. Each is a miniature artwork depicting a New Zealand scene with native flora in the foreground. The cards open and fold, giving an intriguing three-dimensi... read more

As the days get longer, it is definitely time to think about preparations for Christmas. This year, Live Wires brings you something new - packs of New Zealand cards. There are four packs to choose from, each containing 8 cards in 4 different designs.From the Turnbull Library, we bring you cards from kiwi Christmases past. They prove that the appeal... read more

August brings daffodils, longer days and of course, the Auckland Gift Fair. Live Wires will once again be in the familiar surroundings of Hall 3, Stand 3196, but we promise plenty of delightful surprises amongst the gifts and cards on offer in our customary spot. Here's a sneak preview of our offerings for the coming season.From Punch Studio we hav... read more

The response of fans to the All Whites' success at the World Cup is proving that Kiwis can be just as excited about the 'beautiful game' as the one played with an oval ball. Combine this trend with the current nostalgia for memorabilia from the twentieth century, and the fabulous Charles Buchan products from Wild and Wolf a... read more

Live Wires’ Newsletter for JuneWinter has arrived with a vengeance all over the country. We all know that cold, wet weather can make it difficult to coax customers out to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of retail therapy. However, the good news is that Live Wires has plenty of wonderful products to keep winter sales healthy. ImaginoteOne of our most... read more

Live Wires’ Newsletter for MayChristmas in May                                                                           With a quarter of 2010 now behind us, w... read more

Live Wires’ Newsletter for April 2010What a great event the Autumn Gift Fair in Auckland turned out to be! The Live Wires stand was master-minded in Wellington by our designer, Paula Garratt. It was assembled in Auckland by a team of reps, (including our wunderkind of displays, Heidi Geldard), and workers from HQ. The red carpet clearly indica... read more

Live Wires’ Newsletter for MarchOur big news this month is the fabulous array of new products we have put together for the Gift Fair in Auckland. If you are reading this before going to the fair, or if you are unable to attend, here is a sneaky peek at some of the very desirable goodies on offer.From Blueprint comes a range of practical and stylish... read more

Live Wires’ Newsletter for FebruaryWhat’s New?January has been a very busy month at Live Wires. With large shipments having arrived from the UK and the USA, there is plenty of stock on hand to fill shelves emptied by the Christmas rush. Valentine cards have flown out and it is now time to think ahead to Easter, (Easter Sunday is 4 April this year),... read more

What's New for 2010?We have been planning ahead for the New Year, so there are plenty of new products on hand with which you will be able to tempt your customers over the summer months. We know that Valentine and wedding cards figure prominently in sales at this time. Here’s a taste of what’s in store.Cartolina is our new Canadian supplier, dedicat... read more

Here it is – our final installment for 2009! We bring you news of another great new product and information about arrangements for the end of the year which may affect you.Firstly, we want to share our excitement about Ecojot, a beautiful range of 100% recycled paper products designed in Canada for the ecology-conscious consumer. What makes Ecojot ... read more

Live Wires’ Newsletter for NovemberIt’s Time for Some Good News!If you have been a little cautious with your ordering for Christmas, you may be finding a few gaps on your shelves as the economic recovery gains momentum. The good news is that Live Wires can still provide you with a comprehensive range of gift ideas, from small but worthwhile stockin... read more

The Forecast for Christmas is Fine!September has ended with the brightest economic forecast we have had in some time, which bodes well for us all as Christmas approaches. Here at Live Wires HQ, we have been working hard to ensure that calendars and Christmas orders go out quickly and efficiently. We also have on hand a huge range of stationery item... read more

What’s New for Spring?Here in Petone, the not-so-dulcet equinoctial breezes are a daily reminder that the rigours of winter are behind us and that we need to prepare ourselves for the spring season ahead. It’s a time when we explore the new, so the Live Wires staff who attended the Spring Gift Fair in Auckland were delighted to show so many of you ... read more

Spring Fair If you have not already made plans to attend the Spring Fair in Auckland, (Sunday, 30 August – Monday 1 September), do give it some serious thought! It’s your chance to see new products displayed in a readily accessible way, which makes selection so easy. Live Wires promises plenty of new lines to make your trip worthwhile. We appr... read more

Newsletter for June What inspires someone to start up a company such as Live Wires? Some twenty years ago, Helen Harvey, a Geography graduate, was teaching at Wellington High School with colleague Jane Webster, when Jane received a communication from her London–based daughter. It was an intriguing card produced by a company called Roger la Borde. A... read more

Live Wires News – July 2009    Spring Fair As the year passes the halfway mark, our thoughts are already turning to spring, which of course is time for the Spring Gift Fair in Auckland. This year it is earlier than usual, running from Sunday, 30 August through to Tuesday 1 September. As always,it will be a chance for our trade custo... read more

March is always an exciting month here at Live Wires, bringing as it does the opportunity to show off the cream of our products for the year at the Autumn Gift Fair in Auckland. Helen and Jenny have recently returned from the Birmingham Fair, where they found an inspiring abundance of new cards, stationery and gifts. (This was despite dismal foreca... read more