The Retro Room - B n B

24/02/2026

Our local dog groomer Cherie is a drop off point for the Love Grace Handbag Appeal New Zealand. Also she makes Leo look smashing every six weeks. Such a great cause to get behind.

Have you filled a handbag yet?

She carried this to court.

Not because it matched her outfit.
Not because it was stylish.
But because inside it were the essentials she needed to face one of the hardest days of her life.

For many women experiencing domestic violence, a handbag becomes more than an accessory.
It holds documents.
Phone chargers.
Medication.
Deodorant.
Sanitary items.
A small sense of control in a moment that feels anything but.

When you donate a filled handbag to the Love Grace Handbag Appeal NZ, you are not just giving items.

You are giving dignity.
Preparedness.
Strength.

You are saying: You are not alone.

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙮𝙚𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙜, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧.

Find the checklist and all drop-off points by clicking our Facebook cover image at the top of our page.

𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗭 - 𝟭𝟰 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝟴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Every bag counts.🩵👜x

21/02/2026

Always and amazing foodie event. I really want to hit a couple of events this year as always and no clash with my other love Beach Hop this year

11/02/2026

February and March are a great time to come to the bay for some arts events. Are you coming to town?

01/12/2025

We'll take that

19/11/2025

We have a resident tui this year. I did not enjoy the 5am squark but 11am is ok. Enjoy

12/10/2025

This would look great in the room, if I could replace the teal duvet with a new one in these colours. So dreamy

EVERGREEN undergoing its last processes. It’s going to be a luscious indoor/outdoor cosy wool hug. Coming soon! 💚🖤

08/10/2025

Gota love great feedback from international traveller's

01/10/2025

All the blossoms are out in in Greerton. Come hit the op shops and check out the blossoms.

Spring is upon us😍. I was in the vicinity today, so just had to do a wander around Greerton Village, Tauranga. The sight of this long stretch of cherry blossom on Chadwick Road is such an uplifting tonic. Once again as it always has, winter's given way to renewal and the bursting forth of new life as days grow longer and warmer. (PS. The sharp eye will see (through the wonders of AI) that I have removed the rego plate from the front car).

29/09/2025

Along with these places, there is althorp village and to a lesser degree our street. Come to Tauranga this week and enjoy the blossoms. Ps the 3 trees outside the room are coming into bloom too and look lovely from the outdoor seating.

24/09/2025

This looks super flash. Love me some tuna.

New month, new obsession? Say hello to our Ahi Tuna Crudo – thinly sliced, ponzu-drenched, and topped with wasabi mayo perfection. Just $28 this September… trust us, it’s a must-try. 😍🍣

16/09/2025

Well this is a little bit exciting

16/09/2025

Enjoy cricket, come stay we have some availabity for the 3 nights, and I can share some amazing foodie places for the nights you wont be getting hot chips