Skinks Tattoo Studio

18/05/2026

Erica is the newest addition to the Skinks team, joining us as a tattoo apprentice 🩷🩷 Coming from a background in nail artistry, she brings years of hands-on creative experience and a strong eye for detail into tattooing. She’s already settled naturally into the studio, always drawing, learning, and taking in as much as she can while developing her skills and artistic style. We’re excited to have her as part of the team and look forward to watching her technique and direction continue to evolve over time! Learn a little more about Erica below👇

Q: Where did you grow up?
I was born and raised in Hamilton.

Q: What originally intrigued you to tattooing?
I’ve been drawing ever since I can remember. After five years working as a nail artist, I wanted a change in career. Nothing sounded more exciting than being able to create art in a new and different way.

Q: What style of tattooing are you most drawn to right now?
I’ve been really into high contrast tattoos with stippling used for shading – there’s something about how simple yet bold they are that I really love.

Q: What’s currently on repeat while you’re creating?
As much as I love music, I have to have a podcast or documentary going while doing any creating.

Q: What's your drink of choice?
You’ll never see me without a Red Bull – never the regular ones, always the flavoured ones.

Q: What’s a random fact people probably wouldn’t guess about you?
Every few days I’ll have a brand new set of nails. I get bored very fast with designs on myself and, being a nail tech, I’m able to change them whenever I want.

Q: What does your ideal day off look like?
I love being at home with my cats, Fawn and Freya. To me they’re my children, so being anywhere they are, I’m happy. I also have seven tattoos dedicated to them.

To keep up with Erica’s work, you’ll find her tattoo journey unfolding over at as she builds her style and portfolio. For her nail art (equally detailed and constantly evolving), she’s at .nz

16/05/2026

16/05/2026

Someone will will a full free day of tattooing on the 31st of May. Make sure you get into the studio to have your healed tattoo photographed. Tuesday- Friday each week 10am - 4pm. See ya soon

15/05/2026

We’re all in for Ali 🖤

Here’s our OFFICIAL announcement of the incredible tattoo artists joining us on the day… and seriously – what. a. lineup.

Every artist is donating their time and talent for Ali, and we honestly couldn’t be more grateful.

This is going to be HUGE. You do not want to miss it. Mark your calendars for Sunday the 31st and make sure you give all of these amazing tattooists a follow on Instagram:

.tatt .tattoo .tattooer.nz

We’re also going to have some incredible quick-fire raffles happening throughout the day, with amazing art, goodies, and prizes generously donated by wonderful local businesses and other seriously talented humans 🫶

We’ll see you there.

And keep your eyes peeled – we’ve still got more announcements coming, including some very cool vendors we’ve got up our sleeves 👀

13/05/2026

📣 REMINDER – our healed tattoo giveaway is still running until the end of the month 📣

Got a healed Skinks piece? Come by Tues–Fri between 10:30am–4pm, get a quick photo taken, leave us a Google review, and you’ll go in the draw to win a full day session (1st prize), a flash tattoo of your choice (2nd prize), plus daily spot prizes and giveaways along the way.

No booking needed 👊 Just swing in and leave us a Google review to enter.

Got a healed Skinks piece? We want to see it 📸

Starting this Friday, May 1st, we’re running a massive giveaway. Swing by the shop between 10:30am–4pm on our business days (Tuesday–Friday) and we’ll snap a quick photo of your tattoo while you’re in.

By popping in and getting photographed (and leaving us a Google review), you’ll be automatically entered into the draw to win:
✨ 1st Prize: A full day session
✨ 2nd Prize: A flash tattoo of your choice

We’ll also be giving out daily spot prizes – tees, aftercare packs, prints, and more – just for coming through and getting involved. And if you book your next appointment while you’re here, you’ll get a $50 voucher on the spot.

No booking needed – just walk in between 10:30–4, Tues–Fri. Can’t make it during the week? Keep an eye on our stories for last-minute late nights or weekend pop-ups for those who still want in.

T&Cs apply. Entry is confirmed once a Google review has been left for Skinks.

13/05/2026

ALL FOR ALI MERCH – pre-orders extended until May 18 🖤

Due to technical issues earlier this week, we’ve extended pre-orders to give everyone a fair shot at ordering. Once we’ve ordered we won’t be doing another run of these, so get in quick to cop this limited edition merch for a good cause.

⚡ Tees + hoodies featuring artwork by Ali Selliman ()
⚡ Printed locally by Studio 386 Screenprint
⚡ All proceeds go directly toward supporting Ali in his fight against cancer

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🔗 Pre-order now: all-for-ali.bigcartel.com

06/05/2026

ALL FOR ALI MERCH – pre-orders close May 13 🖤

We’ve cooked up a short and sweet run of tees + hoodies featuring artwork by the one and only Ali Selliman , printed locally by the legends at Studio 386 Screenprint on AS Colour blanks.

Proceeds from every sale go directly toward supporting Ali in his fight against cancer.

⚡ White + black tees
⚡ Black hoodies
⚡ A range of sizes
⚡ Local pickup + postage available after May 31

Buy one for yourself. Buy one for your mate. Buy twelve. Make a quilt. Go wild! But get in quick.

Most importantly – share the love. Share this post, send it to your group chats, your mum, your neighbour, everyone.

Let’s wrap Ali in support from every direction.

🔗 PRE-ORDER NOW: all-for-ali.bigcartel.com

05/05/2026

Best in the biz 🤝
Honestly blown away – AB Supplies generously donated all of this for the tattooists to use at the All for Ali Flash Day. Thank you, thank you 🖤

04/05/2026

Some sick concepts and flash from the boys Shane Brown Tattoo and Euan Satherley ✤ If you're keen on any of these, hit them or us up to make it happen!

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30/04/2026

We’re coming together for a local legend.

Ali Selliman is a huge part of the Kirikiriroa creative scene – he’s known as muralist, tattooist, artist, co-owner of Holiday Tattoo, and an all-round good human. He’s currently facing a serious cancer battle, and this is our way of backing him while he focuses on treatment.

100% of proceeds from the day will go directly to Ali.

✤ Sunday, 31 May, 10am til late
✤ Skinks Tattoo Studio, Te Rapa (parking on Sunshine Ave)
✤ Heaps of tattoo artists + a massive range of flash
✤ Food, art, face painting, and more
✤ Cash only (or direct Givealittle donations)

More than a flash day – this is about community. Bring your people, get a tatt (or two), and show up for Ali.

More details (and artist announcements) coming soon – watch this space!

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