Summer’s in full swing and New Zealand’s food festival scene is buzzing! From wine celebrations to craft beer festivals and everything in between, the next two months offer great opportunities to discover local flavours and find the perfect excuse to send someone special a thoughtful gift. Food Events Happening This Summer January and February are […]
There’s something about a good ham taking centre stage at Christmas lunch. The anticipation as you carve that first slice, the aroma filling the kitchen, everyone gathered around waiting for their share. This year, we’re bringing that experience straight to doorsteps across New Zealand with our Christmas Ham Gift Box featuring Woody’s free-range ham. A […]
We’ve always believed the best gifts tell stories. This Christmas, we’re thrilled to share a new chapter with Kāpiti Coast-based artist Rachel Walker. Rachel (also known as Walkerillo) creates stunning watercolour, spray paint, pen and ink artworks inspired by the natural world. Her drippy, energetic style captures the attitude and beauty of Aotearoa’s birds, sea […]
Summer’s arriving with the most incredible lineup of food festivals and gift-giving opportunities across New Zealand! Whether you’re chasing weekend adventures or searching for the perfect excuse to send someone special a thoughtful gift, we’ve got you covered. Amazing Food Events Happening These Months November and December are packed with gorgeous food experiences across the […]
The festive season brings so many gifting moments. Whether you’re celebrating with clients, thanking your team, or sending love to family across the country, we’ve created this guide to help you discover the perfect artisan gift box. We’ve organised our collection into five key sections to make your search easier: Every gift box you choose […]
October’s arrived with the most amazing lineup of food festivals and gift giving opportunities across New Zealand! Whether you’re looking for weekend adventures or searching for the perfect excuse to send someone special a thoughtful gift, we’ve got you covered. Amazing Food Events Happening This Month October’s packed with incredible food experiences across the country. […]
In a world of automated everything, we do something that might seem a bit old fashioned when creating our New Zealand gift boxes. Every single greeting card that goes out with our hampers is written by hand. Not printed, not typed, but actually written with a real pen by a real person. Our team writes […]
Get ready to meet Jayde and Andrew Lane from The Smoke Shed in rural Waikato, a husband and wife team who’ve just taken home the Boutique New Product Champion award at the 2025 Outstanding Food Producer Awards! Their secret? A Welsh family recipe that’s travelled generations and continents to become one of New Zealand’s most […]
When you search for luxury gift boxes or luxurious gift hampers, you’ll find plenty of expensive options with fancy ribbons and imported treats. But here’s what we’ve learned after curating thousands of premium gift boxes across New Zealand: real luxury isn’t about the price tag or fancy looks. It’s about ensuring every dollar creates genuine […]
Want to earn whilst championing New Zealand’s incredible artisan food producers? We’re looking for passionate advocates to join our Ambassador Program. Here at We Love Local, we’ve always believed that the best recommendations come from people who genuinely love what they’re sharing. You know that feeling when you discover an amazing local producer and can’t […]
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