You can now fund native tree planting at the We Love Local checkout through Trees That Count. Here’s the honest story behind the change, and what your $10 actually plants.
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The Multiplier Effect And What One Gift Box Actually Does
One gift box. 12 producers. 600 orders from a single corporate run. Here’s how the local multiplier effect turns your purchase into something much bigger.
We Love Local is a Wellington Gold Awards Finalist
We Love Local is a 2026 Wellington Gold Awards finalist in the Emerging Gold (Products) category. Here’s a look at the incredible companies we’re sharing the stage with, and a quick reflection on how we got here.
Never Forget a Meaningful Moment with Gift Reminders
You care about the people in your life. You just have a lot on. Our free gift reminder service saves the dates that matter and sends you a nudge before each occasion with curated gift suggestions from 200+ small Kiwi producers. Father’s Day is Sunday 7 September. A good place to start.
Where Your Money Goes When You Buy a Gift Box
A behind-the-scenes look at what it actually costs to send a gift that supports local. We open the books on where your money goes when you buy a We Love Local gift box.
Yum Granola: From a Lake Hāwea Kitchen to Nelson’s Finest Breakfast
Meet Sarah Hedger and Mike Cowlin, the chef and marine biologist behind Yum Granola. What started in a Lake Hāwea community hall kitchen, with the first batch delivered by mountain bike, has grown into a Nelson-based breakfast brand with Gold at the 2025 NZ Artisan Awards and a Climate Positive certification. You’ll find their Pancake & Waffle Mix in our Gluten-Free, Breakfast Bliss and Healthy Habits gift boxes.
Where to Find Food Festivals and Markets Across New Zealand
Looking for food festivals happening near you in NZ? We track upcoming events across 16 regions so you can plan your next weekend around something worth eating.
Meet Due North Foods: Bold Flavours from Aotearoa’s Far North
Cable Bay sits tucked into Doubtless Bay, about as far north as you can go in New Zealand. This is where Due North Foods handcrafts every one of its sauces, jams, and chutneys. From Karikari Peninsula olives to wild Northland blackberries, every jar connects to the land around it.
Preservation Jam: From Bay of Plenty to Kāpiti, Rescuing Produce One Jar at a Time
Meet Samantha Burgess, founder of Preservation Jam. What started as a mission to rescue excess produce in the Bay of Plenty has found a new home on the Kāpiti Coast. Sam crafts all-natural, small-batch preserves and jams from local seasonal fruits that would otherwise go to waste. You’ll find her creations in our Kāpiti Goodies Gift Box.
A Simpler Way For Businesses To Order Personalised Gifts
If you’ve ever sent gift boxes to a long list of recipients through us, you’ll know we already have a bulk order form that handles that well. You download a spreadsheet template, fill in your addresses and gift preferences, upload it, and we take care of the rest. For businesses sending 20, 50, or 100 […]
