Morris & James Matakana

12/01/2026

🧱 Pottery Supplies Update

We promised another Pottery Supplies Sale this January - we’re working on it!

Next week we’ll be pulling together a full list of what’s available and confirming the sale dates for later in the month. We know many of you potters have been patiently waiting, so thank you for bearing with us while we get everything organised.

More details coming next week - we’ll share them as soon as possible.

12/01/2026

📚 Submissions for the book close this Thursday at 5pm!

We may be able to consider late submissions before we head to print on 30 January, but to guarantee your inclusion, please make sure you complete the submission form as soon as possible:

👉 https://woobox.com/tvq6pp

We’ll be spending the rest of January carefully working through every submission and shaping the book into something special for us to all enjoy.

📸 Photo submission by: Cathy & Trevor Jones

12/01/2026

We have customers seeking these items.. if you're willing to part with your Morris & James item, we have buyers!

Picasso Pot (any shape), Massey, West Auckland - buyer will travel!

White Racine Pot, Ararimu - Rural South Auckland (for Monstera plant in new holistic clinic)

Pukeko Garden Art, Scotland - but friends based in Hokitika, South Island to help with travel (by end of January)

If you have any of these items and would like to sell them, please send us a DM along with photo of item and we can connect you with these buyers.

12/01/2026

We’re receiving so many amazing submissions for the book, and this one put a smile on our dial!

We can only give you a sneak peek, with much goodness for the inside pages, it’s shaping up to be something really special.

The book is pre-order only as a limited-edition print run. Orders close 30 January, so make sure you secure your copy before then:
https://www.morrisandjames.co.nz/products/the-clay-that-connects-us-hardcover-book

Photo submission by Mark and Pauline, Birkenhead.

09/01/2026

Another video we’re keeping here for future reference. The clay in your Morris & James pottery came from right here - a clay pit adjacent to the pottery (that was) in Matakana.

Dug up from scratch, on site, and worked through before becoming the pots that found their way into homes and gardens around the country.

09/01/2026

✨ It’s the last weekend for book submissions!

If you’ve been meaning to submit a story (and an optional photo), this is your moment. The weekend is a great chance to sit down, reflect, and share your memory - hopefully with a bit of good weather in your corner too.

📅 Book submissions close Thursday 15 January
This gives us time to design the book before it goes to print later in the month.

Every story adds another layer to The Clay That Connects Us, our limited-edition Morris & James book shaped by the community that loved it.

Submit your story here:
https://woobox.com/tvq6pp

If you have any questions or issues, please email us at: marketing@morrisandjames.co.nz (or send us a DM!)

📷 Photo & display submitted by Bill & Kate Pickens

09/01/2026

⏳ Preorders close 30th January.

The Clay That Connects Us is a limited-edition, preorder-only Morris & James coffee table book. No reprints are planned.

About the book:
• Full-colour hardcover coffee table book
• Large format: 250 × 290mm
• Approx. 240 pages (final count subject to layout)
• Community stories, comments & memories
• Morris & James imagery
• Most recent Morris & James catalogue included

$120

📦 Estimated delivery: May–June 2026.
Shipping options NZ & Australia. Please contact us for shipping quotes to UK, US and Canada.

Vote for your favourite book cover after you purchase! This is your chance to secure a lasting keepsake.

Preorder now - orders close 30 January:

A Morris & James Book. Limited preorder edition – estimated delivery May-June 2026 The Clay That Connects Us is a limited-edition Morris & James coffee table book bringing together customer stories, memories, and journeys - collected at the close of the pottery and preserved in one careful...

09/01/2026

Top tip! When ordering your copy of The Clay That Connects Us, use your email address (rather than your phone number) so you can receive the link to vote on the book cover.

If for any reason you've ordered the book, but haven’t received your voting link, just send us a DM or email marketing@morrisandjames.co.nz and we can resend it for you.

Photo and display submitted by: Ken

Order book here:
www.morrisandjames.co.nz/products/the-clay-that-connects-us-hardcover-book

09/01/2026

We’ve had three customers get in touch about the items pictured. Unfortunately, we no longer have any stock left - so we’re putting it out there to you.

Do you have the same or a similar piece and might be interested in selling it on?

If so, please DM us your contact details and general location, and we can help connect you with these buyers.

More information in the captions 👇

09/01/2026

We’ve really appreciated all the feedback around the cover designs so far. There have been some great ideas in the comments of our previous posts, and it’s been valuable to hear your thoughts.

From your input, we’ll be including all of the cover designs within the book! While the cover matters, ultimately it’s what’s on the inside that counts ✨

As a side note - we'll definitely be finessing the final design (looking at you, Kieran's Bar).

There’s still time to order the book. This is a limited-edition, preorder-only print run, with preorders closing 30 January - so get your skates on.

Once you’ve ordered, you’ll receive a link to cast your vote (1x vote per purchaser):

https://www.morrisandjames.co.nz/products/the-clay-that-connects-us-hardcover-book

Here’s the official tally so far 👀

09/01/2026

📘 Book FAQs - The Clay That Connects Us. We’ve had a few great questions coming through, so here’s a quick roundup.

What’s the price of the book?
$120 + $10 NZ shipping. Australia shipping options are available, with UK / USA / Canada shipping available by request.

I’ve submitted a story and photo - will it be included?
We’re aiming to include everyone who submits a story or sentimental comment via the submissions online form. Images are included where they meet the requirements outlined in our Terms & Conditions (including resolution and content). For example, images featuring identifiable people are not suitable. If there are any issues, we’ll contact you directly so you have a chance to resolve them before we go to print.

What’s in the book?
Alongside your stories and photos, we’ll be including our own imagery and the most recent Morris & James catalogue in the back - a visual feast!

Have I missed the submissions deadline?
No - we’ve extended submissions to 15 January to give everyone more time after the festive break. That said, sooner is better to help our designers reach production deadlines for the final layout.

I’m having trouble uploading images to the form - what should I do?
No stress. You can email your photos to marketing@morrisandjames.co.nz.
Please make sure you still submit your story via the online form so you can review and accept the publishing Terms & Conditions. As long as there’s a completed form for us to match your photos to (accessible via our website), we’re happy to accept images by email.

How do I order the book?
Simply order online on our website - ready and waiting:
https://www.morrisandjames.co.nz/products/the-clay-that-connects-us-hardcover-book
This book is pre-order only, with orders closing 30th January. This will be your only chance to secure your own copy and memento of what the pottery has meant to us all.

For all project info including link to submissions form, visit our website:
www.morrisandjames.co.nz

We’ll be working through submissions more heavily from next week as we design and layout all the delicious pages - thank you for the stories you’re sharing!

Image submitted by Sue Greenslade ✨

04/01/2026

The Clay That Connects Us is shaping up to be one of those books you reach for often - the kind that makes you feel good simply flicking through the pages.

Filled with colour, stories and familiar forms, it takes you straight back to the Morris & James days, reminding you what made the pottery so special. Designed to live on the coffee table, spark conversation, and be returned to time and time again.

This is a limited-edition, pre-order only publication. Pre-orders close 30 January, and we're not planning on any additional print runs.

The book also includes the most recent Morris & James catalogue at the back - a detail collectors will appreciate over time.

If this feels like something you’d love to have on your shelf, now’s the moment to secure your copy and be part of this one-off project 💛

Photo and display submitted by Lynley Gordon 📸

A Morris & James Book. Limited preorder edition – estimated delivery May-June 2026 The Clay That Connects Us is a limited-edition Morris & James coffee table book bringing together customer stories, memories, and journeys - collected at the close of the pottery and preserved in one careful...