About Us

Blooming at 512 Pollen Street Thames for over 77 years — Situated in the heart of Thames, our little flower shop has been part of local life for generations — sharing in memories, milestones and everyday moments with fresh flowers, plants and thoughtful gifts.

Our team

Nicole Phillips worked in corporate communications and design research for over 20 years, she is also a printmaker, publisher and turned florist (by way of a midlife crisis floristry course!). "What started as a love of gardening and creating with my hands has grown into a passion for helping people mark life’s moments with flowers." Bre Barker is an energetic and creative florist, a cake maker, nail tech, dance teacher and tattooist (her artistic flair is expressed in many outlets). Bre is a customer experience super star, service minded and loves to help people. Mike Phillips (Nicole's Husband) is an engineering project manager turned horticulturalist - he keeps ontop of our improvement projects, wholesale supply relationships, shop gardens, ensures our coffee is flowing (always Pinnacle Beans ) Mike's keeping the wheels turning here at Flowers On Pollen! You’ll still (often) find previous owners Sue Gwynne and Jacqui Russell in store sharing their knowledge, expertise. We also have a talented extended support team (Hayley, Krissy and Bethany) for extra 💪 help when needed. From a simple bloom or petite posy to an abundant bespoke bouquet, our team is here to help you choose something beautiful — and always happy to add the finishing touch with lush houseplants, locally made treats, artisan hampers and New Zealand-made chocolates. Pop in, say hi and let us help you make everyday life a little more beautiful — it’s what we’ve always done best.

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When you order direct from Flowers on Pollen, you’re not just buying flowers — you’re supporting local people, local growers and a small team that genuinely cares about every bunch we make.

Ordering straight through us means more of your money stays in our community — helping us source fresh flowers from local farms, and keep bringing beautiful blooms to Thames, the Hauraki Plainsand the Coromandel Peninsula, district year-round.

It also means you get better value and a more personal design service. We love adding those thoughtful touches that make a bouquet feel extra special!

Need to send flowers further afield? We’re members of Interflora, Teleflora and Petals Network— so we can help you reach loved ones anywhere in New Zealand or beyond with those trusted providers.

But for local flowers, local delivery and real local care, ordering direct is always best.

For over 77 years, we’ve been helping people celebrate life’s moments with beautiful fresh flowers, lush houseplants and thoughtful local gifts.

When you order flowers online with us — or pop in to our shop on Pollen Street, Thames — you’ll find a wide range of locally grown flowers, unique artisan hampers and New Zealand-made treats, all carefully arranged by our friendly florists.

From petite posies and ready-to-go vase bunches to custom bouquets for weddings or sympathy tributes, every arrangement is made fresh with care. We offer same-day flower delivery in Thames and to surrounding areas like Paeroa and Ngatea when you order early enough.

We’re cultivating a sustainable business that supports local. Offering regionally grown flowers and locally made products, we celebrate and support our regional landscapes and communities.

Yes — Flowers on Pollen proudly offers flower delivery to Whitianga, Whangamatā, Pauanui, Matarangi, Cooks Beach and across the Coromandel Peninsula's coast. We’re perfectly placed here in Thames — right in the ‘golden triangle’ — to reach all our beautiful coastal and holiday towns.

If you’d like flowers delivered to Whitianga, Whangamatā or Pauanui, just pop your order through early in the day to meet the relevant courier cut offs — we’ll make sure your blooms arrive fresh and ready to delight.