About
Frances Nation is a homeware and gift store focused on quality Aotearoa-made goods, located at the historic Arts Centre in central Ōtautahi Christchurch. Established in 2017 by Tessa Peach, the shop is named after her grandmother who valued functionality and quality in all things. At Frances Nation we offer a collection of useful, well designed goods all made right here in Aotearoa New Zealand. From tool boxes to ceramics and hand-forged fire pokers - the creators we work with are dedicated to their particular craft or industry, often choosing to make one thing exceptionally well. We also have a number of exclusive Frances Nation products, conceived in collaboration with some of our makers. Right next door to our homewares shop is Frances Nation Cafe, offering coffee, pastries, sandwiches and real fruit ice cream.
Christmas Dates
Our store is open right up until Christmas Eve. We will close for stat holidays only, so Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the 1st and 2nd of January.
If you are sending gifts please make note of our shipping dates below. Do pop in if you need to send gifts but prefer shopping in store. We can arrange shipping from the counter also. Our usual shipping rates will apply.
Shipping cut-off dates:
New Zealand: Friday 20th December
Australia: Monday 2nd December
Asia, Europe, North America, UK: Sunday 1st December
Rest of World: Monday 25th November
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