The Whanawhana Club is a friendly online gathering place where mermaids from all across New Zealand can connect, chat, share stories, post photos and simply enjoy their passion for mermaiding together. Created by Making Mermaids as a Facebook community, the club is simply a social space designed to support and empower New Zealand's mermaids and help our community grow. Whether you're a professional mermaid, a recreational swimmer or simply someone who loves the mermaid world, the Whanawhana Club is a place to meet like-minded people, share the magic and feel part of the wider New Zealand mer-community.
Once dispatched, delivery timeframes are estimated only and are subject to New Zealand Post’s delivery network.
Typical delivery estimates provided by NZ Post are:
Urban: 1–3 business days
Rural: 2–5 business days
These timeframes are not guaranteed and may be affected by weather events, peak periods, public holidays, or operational delays.
Once your order has been handed to New Zealand Post, delivery responsibility transfers to the courier service.
We are not responsible for delays, missed deliveries, or service interruptions caused by New Zealand Post or third-party couriers.
Courier delays do not qualify for refunds, replacements, or compensation, including:
Late delivery
Missed delivery windows
Seasonal or peak-period delays
This includes items shipped via overnight or express services, which remain subject to NZ Post’s terms and conditions.
Customers are responsible for ensuring that delivery details are accurate and complete at checkout.
We are not liable for:
Parcels delivered to incorrect addresses provided by the customer
Parcels returned due to incorrect or incomplete address information
Delays caused by address corrections or redirections
Re-shipping costs will apply if an order must be resent due to customer error.
If a parcel is confirmed lost by New Zealand Post after their investigation process, we will assist with lodging a claim where applicable.
Any resolution (refund or replacement) will be assessed in accordance with NZ Post’s investigation outcome and is not guaranteed.
If “Authority to Leave” is selected, delivery is completed once the parcel is left at the nominated location.
We are not responsible for theft, loss, or damage after delivery has been confirmed by the courier.
This delivery guarantee is provided in line with the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and does not limit your rights under New Zealand law.
However, courier delays and third-party delivery failures are not considered product faults
Making Mermaids supplies recreational swimwear, mermaid tails, fins, costumes, and related products and services. By purchasing from us, you agree to the terms outlined below.
Nothing in these terms limits or excludes your rights under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
Under the Consumer Guarantees Act, products must arrive:
If an item arrives damaged, ripped, or faulty, please contact us as soon as reasonably possible after delivery.
Once the issue is confirmed, we will arrange the appropriate remedy promptly.
Mermaid tails, fins, and swimwear are recreational items designed for use in water. Under the Consumer Guarantees Act, these products are expected to withstand reasonable use, but they are also subject to normal wear and tear.
Please note:
This is consistent with the Consumer Guarantees Act, which does not cover damage caused by normal use, misuse, or lack of proper care.
To help ensure products last as long as reasonably expected:
Failure to follow care and use guidance may shorten the lifespan of the product and is not considered a fault under the Consumer Guarantees Act.
Correct sizing is important for comfort, safety, and durability.
We are always happy to help with sizing advice before or shortly after purchase.
Where available, we may offer:
Some replacement parts may be supplied at cost.
For non-swimwear items, the Consumer Guarantees Act applies in full.
If a non-swimwear item fails to meet acceptable quality standards, we will provide an appropriate remedy in line with the Act.
Join the Making Mermaids Community! Enjoy instant specials, secret grottos, fun mermaiding events, kid meetups, a close community and much more!
Shello! Welcome to making mermaids. We are all on unique journeys to explore our passion for mermaiding. I invite you to take the first flip-flap on your adventure by diving a little deeper towards your interests.
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New Zealand’s Mermaid Sightings Database
Maintained by Prof. C. Weedy, New Zealand Academy of Aquatic Mysteries (NZAAM)
Professor C. Weedy welcomes citizen scientists to report sightings of mermaids in New Zealand’s water bodies – rivers, lakes, ponds and the coastal ocean. Each report will be scientifically scrutinised to the rigorous standards set by New Zealand’s Academy of Aquatic Mysteries (N.Z.A.A.M.). Please submit a full account, including photos and video links. All citizen scientists will receive full academic credit in the resultant report and scientific proceedings.
Coupon code – totem
Don’t be parted from your mermaid totem! Use this coupon code when you download any digital poster and receive a 100% discount. No terms and conditions!
Units in millimetres and inches
Mermaids in NZ’s mer-pod are located throughout New Zealand.
Turn your event into a mermaid extravaganza – here’s how!
Making Mermaid cater to numerous events. Determine your event type from a birthday party, corporate party, film work, bachelorette party, conservation talk, or invent your event and let us know what your event will entail.
Our professional mer-squad is spread throughout Aotearoa and can travel to most locations. Select your nearest town and we will let you know if we have professional mermaids in your area. If not, our mer-squad can travel to unserviced regions on request.
Decide how many mermaids your event requires and how long you would like the mermaid(s) to perform and entertain your guests. Depending on the event/performance type, mermaids may need to be accompanied by a pirate (assistant) for manoeuvrability.
Event quotes cover mermaids, their costumes/makeup, their performance and local transport (to and from the event). Additional props and services can be added to your event. These can be rented or purchased from our mer-merch shop.
Where can you attend PADI mermaiding courses with Making Mermaids
| Region | Confined | Openwater |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Birkenhead | Lake Pupuke |
| Whangarei | Whangarei Heads | Smugglers Cove |
Your pathway to becoming a professional mermaid
Eligibility
Open to mermaid aspirants from the age of 6 and onwards who are comfortable floating and swimming in a confined pool.
Eligibility
Open to mermaid aspirants 6 years and older who can readily float for 3 minutes and swim 25m in confined waters
Eligibility
Open to mermaid aspirants 10 years and over whom are capable of swimming 50m and floating for 5 minutes
Eligibility
Open to qualified PADI mermaids of 12 years or older, and who can swim 100m and float comfortably for 10 minutes.
All clothing / equipment are produced in accordance to presented size chart
| NZ (MM) | US | UK | EU | CM |
| 5 | 5 | 3 – 3.5 | 36 | 22 |
| 6 | 6 | 3 – 4.5 | 37 | 23 |
| 7 | 7 | 5 – 5.5 | 38 | 24 |
| 8 | 8 | 6 – 6.5 | 39 | 25 |
| 9 | 9 | 7 – 7.5 | 41 | 26 |
| 10 | 10 | 8 – 8.5 | 42 | 27 |
| 11 | 11 | 9 – 9.5 | 43 | 28 |
| 12 | 12 | 10 – 10.5 | 45 | 29 |
| 13 | 13 | 11 – 11.5 | 46 | 30 |
| 14 | 14 | 12 – 12.5 | 47 | 31 |
| 15 | 15 | 13. – 13.5 | 48 | 32 |
| 16 | 16 | 14 – 14.5 | 50 | 33 |
| NZ (MM) | UK/NZ | US | EU | BUST (cm) | WAIST (cm) | HIPS (cm) |
| XXS | 6 | 2 | 34 | 81 – 85 | 62 – 66 | 86 – 90 |
| XS | 8 | 4 | 36 | 86 – 91 | 67 – 71 | 91 – 95 |
| S | 10 | 6 | 38 | 91 – 95 | 72 – 76 | 96 – 100 |
| M | 12 | 8 | 40 | 96 – 101 | 77 – 82 | 101 – 106 |
| L | 14 | 10 | 42 | 102 – 107 | 83 – 88 | 107 – 112 |
| XL | 16 | 12 | 44 | 108 – 113 | 89 – 94 | 113 – 118 |
| XXL | 18 | 13 | 46 | 114 – 119 | 95 – 100 | 119 – 124 |
| DDPLUS1 | 20 | 16 | 48 | 120 – 125 | 101 – 106 | 125 – 130 |
| DDPLUS2 | 22 | 18 | 50 | 126 – 133 | 107 – 114 | 131 – 138 |
| DDPLUS3 | 24 | 20 | 52 | 134 – 141 | 115 – 122 | 139 – 146 |
| NZ (MM) | UK K | US K | EU | CM | AGE (Est.) |
| 7k | 7 | 8 | 24 | 14.5 | 2.5-3yo |
| 8k | 8 | 9 | 25.5 | 15.5 | 3-3.5yo |
| 9k | 9 | 10 | 26.5 | 16.5 | 3.5-4yo |
| 10k | 10 | 11 | 27.5 | 17 | 4-4.5yo |
| 11k | 11 | 12 | 29 | 18 | 4.5-5yo |
| 12k | 12 | 13 | 30.5 | 19 | 5-6yo |
| 13k | 13 | 1L | 32 | 19.5 | 6-7yo |
| 1L | 1L | 2L | 33 | 20.5 | 7-8yo |
| 2L | 2L | 3L | 34.5 | 21 | 8-9yo |
| 3L | 3L | 4L | 35.5 | 22 | 9-10yo |
| 4L | 4L | 5L | 37 | 23 | 10-11yo |
| 5L | 5L | 6L | 38 | 24 | 11-12yo |
| 6L | 6L | 7L | 39 | 25 | Senior kids |
| 7L | 7L | 8L | 40 | 26 | Senior kids |
| 8L | 8L | 9L | 41 | 27 | Senior kids |
| NZ (MM) | US | EU | AUS | CHEST (CM) | WAIST (cm) | HIPS (cm) |
| 2-3yo | 2T | 98 | 3 | 54 | 50 | 60 |
| 3-4yo | 4T | 104 | 4 | 56 | 52 | 62 |
| 4-5yo | 5 | 110 | 5 | 58 | 53 | 64 |
| 5-6yo | 6 | 116 | 6 | 60 | 54 | 66 |
| 6-7yo | 7 | 122 | 7 | 62 | 55 | 68 |
| 7-8yo | 8 | 128 | 8 | 64 | 56 | 70 |
| 8-9yo | 9 | 134 | 9 | 66 | 57 | 72 |
| 9-10yo | 10 | 140 | 10 | 68 | 58 | 76 |
| 10-11yo | 11 | 146 | 11 | 72 | 59 | 78 |
| 11-12yo | 12 | 152 | 12 | 75 | 60 | 80 |
| 12-13yo | 13 | 158 | 13 | 78 | 62 | 84 |
| 13-14yo | 14 | 164 | 14 | 81 | 63 | 88 |
Free throughout NZ with purchases over 125$
| Cart Spend | Auckland | North Island | South Island |
| $ 125 > | Free | Free | Free |
| $ 30 – 124 | 7.50 | 9.50 | 19.50 |
| $ 1 – 29 | 5.00 | 7.50 | 9.50 |
The courier determines rates (for carts less than $125), and thus may change without notice
Kia ora, ocean souls! I’m Fiona—also known as Mermaid Ffifi—and my journey to founding Making Mermaids is one that flows as deep as the tides.
I was born with a love for the sea. Growing up in Kenya and South Africa, the ocean was my constant companion, a vast, mysterious world that called to me. I answered that call as a scuba instructor and underwater photographer, spending decades beneath the waves, exploring, learning, and capturing the magic of the deep. But it wasn’t until I arrived in Aotearoa, my new home, that I discovered something truly transformative—mermaiding.
The first time I slipped into a tail and swam as a mermaid, I felt something shift. It was more than just movement—it was a return to something primal, something free. I wasn’t just in the water; I was of it. And I knew I wasn’t alone in that feeling.
Mermaids have always existed in the stories of cultures across the world, including here in New Zealand. They embody mystery, beauty, strength, and the connection between humans and the ocean. I saw in mermaiding a way to bring people together—those who, like me, feel the call of the sea in their bones.
That’s why I founded Making Mermaids—not just as a school or a company, but as a community. A place where anyone in New Zealand who feels drawn to the world of mermaids can find their tribe. A space where we celebrate our shared passion, whether through swimming, storytelling, photography, or simply embracing the joy of being merfolk.
For me, mermaiding is about more than just tails and underwater tricks—it’s about belonging. It’s about the unspoken understanding between people who know what it feels like to glide weightlessly through the blue and feel at home.
Making Mermaids is for all of us who dream in saltwater, who hear the ocean’s whisper and answer with a splash. If that’s you, then welcome—you’ve found your pod.
