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 […]
You know that moment when you discover something so delicious it makes you question everything you thought you knew about a food? That’s exactly what happened when we first tried Great Day Mallow’s incredible marshmallows from the Waikato. How it all began Here’s what we love about Great Day Mallow’s story. It started with an […]
Buying for a dad who insists he wants nothing is one of the harder jobs in gifting. He has what he needs, or he prefers the simple things, and every suggestion gets the same shrug. Here are five gift boxes from small New Zealand makers that give him something he will actually use.
If you need inspiration for corporate gifts and work Christmas gift ideas, look no further! And no, it’s not too early to start planning for the silly season. 😇 Sustainable Corporate Christmas Gifts Give a sustainable and ethical gift gift that you can use to make this Christmas special. All our gift hampers are sustainably […]
We’re absolutely thrilled to share a milestone that still feels a bit surreal to us: We Love Local has now returned $3 million to small businesses across Aotearoa! When we first started packing gift boxes in our Waikanae garage back in 2018, the idea of supporting hundreds of artisan producers nationwide seemed like an impossible […]
As the Matariki cluster graces our skies, Aotearoa prepares for a truly special time of year. This Māori New Year invites us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with our past, our community, and our hopes for the future. It’s a powerful moment to embrace gratitude and togetherness. Ahead of Matariki, we are taking a moment […]
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with Paysquad, making it easier than ever for groups to chip in together for meaningful New Zealand gifts! Whether you’re organising a farewell gift for a departing colleague, celebrating a milestone birthday, or showing appreciation for someone special, Paysquad lets everyone contribute without the usual hassle of chasing […]
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