A sage green Surface Active iconic Kiwi roundel design t-shirt modelled by a bearded man beside New Brighton pier.

Embrace the essence of New Zealand with our Iconic Kiwi Roundel T-Shirt, a masterpiece of simplicity and style. This design features a distinctive two-colour pen and ink drawing. It captures the spirit of our national icon, the kiwi, in a way that’s both bold and elegant that you can wear with Kiwi pride. It offers a large back print and chest badge combination or vice versa. This ensures you showcase your love for New Zealand in the style you prefer. Whether you’re hitting the trails or strolling through the city, this shirt is a testament to our unique heritage and your unique style.

Shop for This Design Across our Surface Active Stores: By ordering here to have it locally printed in Christchurch and DTF heat pressed right here by the designer in New Brighton, or shop online at our NZ based and international DTG printing partners. (Use code: “PERFEC” for 5% off your international store purchase.)

Choose from a variety of shirt styles. These include short and long sleeves. We offer options for men, women, and kids at our Surface Active stores.

A bearded man wearing a heathered pacific grey kiwi New Zealand t-shirt leaning against a rusty wall.
This design lets you choose to rock the large art of the kiwi on the front or the back of the shirt for a look that is uniquely you—it’s your call!

Shopping Options: Shop Locally or Internationally

Choose how you shop for your Harlequin gecko t-shirt: Note garment colour and size information is below the order form.

  • shop online at our New Zealand based e-store based in Tauranga,
  • and international e-store based in the United States (Use code: “PERFEC” for 5% off your international store purchase)
  • from our retail outlet in New Brighton Mall; The Creatives Edit.
  • alternatively order directly from me using the order form below for a custom made heat-pressed t-shirt. Ideal for pick-up at my New Brighton Seaside Market stall, Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m., for a cycle delivery locally, or to send via courier post. International customers will be charged the actual shipping cost based on the weight and the destination of their order. As a guide a Large Surface Active 185 gsm t-shirt weighs 130–150 grams.
  • International customers will be charged the actual shipping cost based on the weight and the destination of their order. As a guide a Large Surface Active 185 gsm t-shirt weighs 130–150 grams.

Order Form For Custom T-Shirt Made by Shaun in New Brighton

Shaun Waugh from Surface Active is the guy creating you custom tee for you. With the assistance of his Christchurch custom DTF print provider Merch Kings. (Note: if you are a New Brighton local, he’s the t-Shirt man at the Saturday Brighton Market)

Shaun designs and heat presses all his art on garments. The print quality delivered by the DTF printing process is exceptional. The finished product is carefully designed to be durable, reflecting the pride that Shaun has in hand-crafting his work.

Prices for medium weight 185 gsm t-shirts printed in New Brighton:

  • Kids tees infant to toddler size, 1–4 yrs old: $20.00 plus shipping
  • Kids t-shirts youth size, 6–14 yrs old: $20.00 plus shipping
  • Mens/Unisex t-shirt: $57.50 plus shipping
  • Womens t-shirt: $57.50 plus shipping

Prices for heavy weight 220gsm long sleeve t-shirts

  • Mens/Unisex longsleeve t-shirt, heavy weight 220 gsm: $71.00 plus shipping
  • Womens longsleeve t-shirt, heavy weight 220 gsm: $71.00 plus shipping

Shipping is via Courier Post, price starts at $8 for 1 adult shirt, $10 for two or more.

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Bank Details

Bank: Kiwibank
Account Name: MagentaDot Limited
Account Number: 38-90090359221-00
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Details: Our high resolution artwork and water-based ink system ensure that our wildlife art prints are crisp and vibrant. The sharpness and details of small dots and fine lines are clear and well defined. The prints are securely bonded to the fabric. They feel soft, smooth, and blended in with the garment. While our T-shirts are well made from 100% combed ring-spun cotton*, they’re constructed from 185gsm (mid-weight) fabric, pre-shrunk, anti-pill.

  • Tight knit for superior printability and handfeel
  • Side seams for better fit and to prevent twisting
  • Shoulder to shoulder reinforcing tape
  • Twin-needle stitching on body and sleeve hems

* Marle colours have a 15 percent viscose content to produce that classic marle look.


Choose Colour (Note: Most popular set of shirt colours are emphasised in bold)

Surface Active’s t-shirt suppliers colour chart to assist customers to identify the right t-shirt for them.
Top row: Black, Black Marle, Dark Grey, Grey Marle, Sage, Khaki, Kelly, Navy.
Middle row: Denim Marle, Bluestone, Deep Royal, Aqua, Pale Sky, Lavender, Purple, Maroon.
Bottom row: Rust, Red, Pale Pink, Orange, Tan, Ivory, White.
(Note: Outsize shirts are available up to 9XL in 5 colours: White, Black, Dark Grey, Navy & Grey Marle)

Choose size

Size chart of Surface Actives mens’ t-shirt sizes.
Mens’ size chart.
Womens’ size chart.
Kids’ size chart.

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