Donated Japanese kimonos spark shopping frenzy at Christchurch City Mission

Thursday 31 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5:36pm

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Thousands of colourful Japanese kimonos donated by a private individual have caused a surge in activity at Christchurch City Mission stores. Bargain-hunters have flocked to the Barbadoes Street and Sydenham locations to search through bins and boxes of the garments.

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1. RNZThu 31 Jul 2025, 4:49pm

   Private donation of thousands of Japanese kimonos sends op-shoppers into buying frenzy (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 31 Jul 2025, 5:36pm

   'Kimono frenzy': Op-shoppers snap up donated garments (opens in new tab)