You’re not the kind of person who forgets people. You’re the kind of person who has a lot on.
There’s the school pickup, the work deadline, the thing you said you’d do last Tuesday. And somewhere in all of that, your best friend’s birthday slips past. Your parents’ anniversary goes unmarked. You remember at 9 pm, lying in bed, with that sinking “oh no” feeling.
You care plenty. Life just doesn’t slow down to tap you on the shoulder and say, “Hey, this one’s coming up.”
So we built something to do exactly that.
Save the dates. We’ll handle the reminding.
Imagine being the person who always shows up on time, with something thoughtful, without the last-minute panic. That’s what this does.
Our gift reminder service is free, takes about 30 seconds to set up, and works like this:
- Add the dates that matter. Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, work milestones. Whatever’s important to you and the people you care about.
- We send you a reminder before each occasion. You choose how far in advance: 10 days, two weeks, or a full month. Enough time to browse, choose, and order without stress.
- Pick a gift they’ll actually love. Every reminder comes with curated suggestions we’ve put together from 200+ small Kiwi producers. You go from “I should do something” to “done” in a few clicks.
It runs through email, works from any device, and remembers your dates so you don’t have to. Save them once, and we take it from there.
Your first reminder (if you’re reading in May): Father’s Day
If you’re reading this in May just after Mother’s Day, Father’s Day feels like a long way off. But that’s the whole point. The dates that feel far away are exactly the ones that sneak up on you. September will be here before you know it.
And if you’re across the ditch or at the other end of the country, a gift that arrives on the right day says more than a phone call that arrives a day late.
Set a Father’s Day reminder now and your future self will thank you. We’ll send you a nudge with enough lead time to choose something thoughtful, get it personalised with a card message, and have it delivered before the day. When September rolls around, browse our Father’s Day gift boxes or pick from our regional and themed collections if you know what they’re into. Everything arrives in a reusable wooden box, packed with natural wood wool, from makers who do things by hand.
Set your first reminder today
Gift reminders turn good intentions into actual gifts arriving at actual doors. And because every reminder comes with suggestions from our collection, you skip the “what do I even get them?” spiral entirely.
Head over to our gift reminder page and save a date. Start with Father’s Day if you need a reason. Add a birthday while you’re there. Then a wedding anniversary, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or Easter. Before you know it, you’ll be the person who always remembers.
Set a reminder once, and next year you won’t be starting from scratch. We’ll nudge you again with fresh suggestions, so the people who matter keep feeling thought about, year after year.
The difference between meaning to remember and actually remembering is about 30 seconds. That’s how long it takes to set up.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use gift reminders for work occasions?
Yes. You can set reminders for employee work anniversaries, corporate events, retirements, and any other business milestone. Each reminder is independent, so you can manage personal and work dates from the same email address.
Do gift reminders work for overseas recipients?
We deliver across all of New Zealand, so if the person you’re thinking of lives here, we’ve got it covered. This is especially useful if you’re overseas yourself and want to make sure something arrives on time without worrying about time zones and shipping cut-offs.
What if I want to send the same gift every year?
You can pre-select a favourite gift box when setting up your reminder, and we’ll include it as a suggestion each time. You can also change your mind when the reminder arrives and choose something different.
How is this different from a calendar reminder?
A calendar tells you the date. A gift reminder tells you the date, suggests what to send, and gives you enough lead time to order without stress. The thinking is done. You just choose.
We Love Local is a Kāpiti-based gift box company supporting 200+ artisan producers across Aotearoa. Browse our gift boxes or set your first gift reminder.
