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BE FREE, BE YOU, BE A MERMAID

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Making Mermaids is New Zealand’s hub for mermaids, offering a home for all merfolk to learn, indulge and embrace their passion for mermaiding. 

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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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We are a hub for mermaid performers throughout Aotearoa. Our Mermaids can be hired for birthday parties,  local appearances, performances, video greetings, and more.

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Make a splash and unleash your inner mermaid at The Mermaids Grotto – New Zealand’s ultimate online mermaiding shop! Dive into a world of magic, tails, and treasures.

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Mermaids are part of the ocean, gliding gracefully through it, living, feeling, and embracing the mystical underwater world. Discover how you can explore the wonders of mermaiding

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Transform yourself into a magical mermaid at New Zealand’s largest online mermaiding shop

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