Wellington tattoo Convention 2026

We’re excited to back at this years wellington tattoo convention, This years event will be held at the old dominion museum on 10th-11th-12th July

Handpoke tattoos

We are stoked to welcome Icha who is a handpoke tattoo artist, originally from Chile Icha has been working in Auckland for the last little while. You may have seen her work when she was here last month, she did some beautiful ornamental designs while she was here. she has available flash on her instagram […]

SUMMER EVENTS

We have a heap of events coming up over the next month, some we will be tattooing at, some we will have march and faceprinting available, swing by our booth or stall and say hi! Block Party – Duncan brewery, 4b sheffield st, paraparaumu – Saturday 1st march Newtown Festival – (outside chic king) Newtown, […]

New Artist Scott Waters

We’re stoked to announce that Scott Waters will be joining the team at Union from January. Scott has spent the past 10 years tattooing in Palmerston North, most recently working out of his own studio, Main Street Tattoo. Hands down one of the best ornamental and geometric tattoo artists in New Zealand, Scott’s work is sharp, clean, and incredibly precise. […]

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Craigy Lee

With over two decades of experience in tattoo studios around the world, Craigy Lee is a versatile and dedicated artist. Specializing in dark illustrative designs with a “less is more” approach, Craigy creates work that is both striking and refined, though he’s comfortable working across a wide range of styles.

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Jim Burton

Born and bred in Wellington, Jim moved to Melbourne in 2013 to begin his tattoo career. Over the past decade, he has honed his skills in tattooing, illustration, and composition while working in several high-calibre studios across Australia and New Zealand.

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Harrie

Harrie, also known as Harriet or Wholesome Harold, joined us after relocating from Melbourne, where she began her tattoo journey.

Our resident cat lady and animal lover, Harrie loves tattooing colourful, mystical designs — think mushrooms, cats, whimsical ladies, and native flora and fauna. Her tattoos are bold and vibrant, with fine details and soft colour blends that bring each piece to life.

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Sherlaine

Sherlaine spent most of the past decade tattooing in Australia, most recently at her own studio, Spitting Ink, in Paradise Beach, New South Wales. She moved back to Wellington with her family in 2022 and joined the team at Union.

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Piercer Will

Will has been professionally piercing in Wellington since 2017, completing his apprenticeship at Flesh Wound under Wellington piercing legend Hamish Robertson-Halley. He joined Union in 2021 and quickly upgraded our piercing and jewellery systems, improving the overall experience for every client.

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Scott

Scott has been tattooing in Palmerston North since 2013, primarily from his own studio, Main Street Tattoo which he opened in 2017.

He will be joining the team in January 2026 and his books are open.

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