Monika Neuhauser Millinery
by Monika Neuhauser
WaikatoNew ZealandAward winner
About
Waikato milliner making bespoke and ready-to-wear hats under her own label since late 2006. Her style is minimalist, with sharp lines and textured straws; she sponsors the Maiden Award at Ellerslie's Boxing Day Fashions in the Field and the Millinery category at Riccarton's TAB Mile Day.
Why we love them
Award-winning milliner, recognised for Her hats have taken Supreme at Ellerslie on Boxing Day and at the Tauranga races (Scoop, 2011). Notable clients include Claudia Campbell (2026 Ned Prix de Fashion Supreme Winner wore a Monika Neuhauser hat), Ceri McVinnie (2025 Ned Prix finalist). Featured in Auckland Thoroughbred Racing interview (Dec 2025) and FashioNZ Style File.
Specialties
Awards & recognition
- Her hats have taken Supreme at Ellerslie on Boxing Day and at the Tauranga races (Scoop, 2011)
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