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After nearly nine years, Baby On The Move Pukekohe is closing down.
Angelina and Mike Hook opened the Pukekohe store in August 2016, with longstanding staff Pam and Lena with the store since day one.
Angelina (Ange) was in the New Zealand Police for seven years before opening the baby store with her husband, Mike.
“It’s not financially feasible for us to continue.”
The store doesn’t have a set closing date yet, and store hours may vary so it’s best to keep an eye on their social media pages.
Baby on the Move is particularly known for being knowledgeable about child restraints and this was no different with their Pukekohe branch.
“Prior to opening, we went and did a training course to become child restraint technicians, so we installed [car seats] right from the start. This was a huge part of our business and very sad this service will no longer be available, as we do know our community appreciates and values having this service to make sure their children are safe.”
The store first opened in the Mega Centre before moving to its current site in the Zone in 2021.
The store also won the retail category at the 2018 Pukekohe Business Association Best in
Business Awards.
“Our team, they are awesome and will be missed and of course, all our supportive customers. I will also miss all the cuddles with the babies.”
Thinking back on the nearly nine years in business, Ange said readers wouldn’t believe how
many products the store has sold for pets.
“There was also the time I locked myself in someone’s car while installing [a child restraint]. It was raining, but the kiddy locks were on.”
While Ange, Mike, and the team are sad to be closing, they are so appreciative of all the support over the last years and will truly miss all customers.
“Although we will be leaving, you can still shop at Baby On The Move in Hamilton, Manukau, Grey Lynn and North Shore.”
