21 October 2025

A friendly reminder there will be no Labour Weekend Sale this year - however, our Showroom remains open 9am – 5pm daily throughout. We hope to see you!

The Closing Down Sale is coming soon: 1–16 November (everything must go!).

Orders
A reminder to customers who have been notified that their order is ready - please ensure payment is made by 23 October. Any unpaid orders after this date will be moved into the Showroom for sale, as all stock must be cleared before closure.

Final Factory Tour
Friday 24 October marks our last ever factory tour, so don’t miss your chance to see where it all began.

We will continue to post updates on our Facebook page and through our email newsletter. We’ll aim to keep you informed as we move towards closing our doors forever on the 16 November 2025.

In the meantime, we remain open 9am - 5pm daily. If you wish to confirm an item before you travel (or would like to enquire about shipping), please call us: 09 422 7116

26 September 2025

We now have a confirmed date for the closure of Morris & James. Our last day open to the public will be Sunday, 16 November 2025. While it feels bittersweet, we’re ready to mark the final chapter of our story with the community that has supported us for so many years.

There will be no Labour Weekend sale this year. Instead, we will host a Closing Down Sale from 1–16 November 2025, open daily from 9am to 5pm. During this time, we’ll offer discounts on our remaining stock, along with some of the display pieces and curiosities from the factory.

Some display items will remain on site, while others will be listed on Trade Me. You’ll be able to view these pieces in-store before bidding online. We’re still finalising which items will be included.

Our final firing will take place in the first week of November, and we’ll also confirm the date of our last throwing day soon. Both occasions will be commemorated with our team and shared on our social channels so you can join us in celebrating these historic moments.

Tours continue daily at 11:30am. We will announce the last day for tours when we know more. 

For those still holding Morris & James gift vouchers, the Closing Down Sale will be your last chance to redeem them. As stock is limited, we encourage you to come and see us as soon as possible, or give us a call.

After our doors close, we will spend the remainder of November packing down the factory and preparing to leave the site. During this period, we will share details of any capital equipment available for purchase, including kilns, factory machinery, and parts.

We will continue to post updates on our Facebook page and through our email newsletter. If you’re not already subscribed, you can sign up here: SUBSCRIBE.

We’ll aim to keep you informed as we move towards this final date.

22 July 2025

It is with deep gratitude and a touch of sadness that we announce the upcoming closure of Morris & James, after nearly 48 vibrant years of creativity, craftsmanship, and community. Founded in 1977 by visionary ceramicist Anthony Morris and architect Sue James, Morris & James has become an iconic part of the Matakana landscape, celebrated for its bold colour, handcrafted pottery, and the enduring artistry of New Zealand-made ceramics. 

Over the decades, a devoted team of artisans, designers, and craftspeople have continued to shape the Morris & James vision into a thriving pottery factory and showroom - a place where functional beauty and joyful design come to life. 

This decision has not come easily. After exploring a number of options (including selling the business) the management team have made the difficult and heartfelt decision to bring this chapter to a close. 

When visitors tour the Morris & James factory, they often express awe at the sheer scale and effort behind each piece: from mixing clay, to extruding forms, wheel throwing, spray glazing, and firing in our massive kilns. It’s a labour of love - one that takes years of skill and commitment.

The process has always been as beautiful as the finished product. Through the decades, we’ve weathered industry changes, economic shifts, and global events like COVID, but what has remained constant is you - our wonderful customers. Your enthusiasm, loyalty, and appreciation for colourful, locally crafted pieces has kept us inspired through every season. The joy our pottery has brought to gardens, homes, and hearts around New Zealand (and beyond) has been the highlight of our journey. 

What’s Next 

Over the next 3 to 4 months, we’ll be working through the remaining processed clay in the factory. Once all bisqueware is glazed and completed, we’ll begin the bittersweet process of winding down and dismantling our pottery operations. This limited production run will mark the final chapter of Morris & James. 

We encourage you to visit soon - to pick up a final piece of New Zealand’s pottery history, redeem any outstanding gift vouchers, and help us celebrate nearly five decades of creative life. 

Stay Connected 

We’ll be sharing updates, final releases, and behind-the-scenes stories on our Facebook page, so please follow along as we commemorate this special moment in time. 

Above all, we thank you.

Thank you for every visit, every story shared, every piece purchased with love. Morris & James has always been more than just pottery - it’s been a shared celebration of colour, beauty, and joy. We look forward to seeing you in these final months and saying goodbye in person. 

With heartfelt appreciation, 

The Morris & James Team