Otago artisans, makers, distillers, vintners and brewers are the latest local producers to be showcased on the national stage as we expand into the region to meet the ever-increasing demand from Kiwis to back their backyards. We have now returned almost $1 million dollars to small businesses all over NZ since 2020 by sourcing only […]
We’re officially launching our closed-loop system today, allowing recipients to send back our wooden boxes for future gifting. Of course, we would love nothing more than recipients keeping the wooden box and using it as they see fit — we hear the boxes make great cat beds or help keep cupboards tidy. But if they […]
Today we’re excited to launch into the South Island, beginning with Canterbury, expanding our mission to showcase and champion regional vintners, artisans, producers, brewers and distillers. Our ‘Celebrating Canterbury’ gift box series highlights the best of the stunning plains that stretch between the Southern Alps and the Pacific coast and are known for growing and […]
WE WON! We are beyond thrilled to have been recognised for championing sustainable business practices by receiving the Sustainability Award at the recent 2021 Electra Business & Innovation Awards. Our business has always been underpinned by the philosophy of minimising our environmental footprint and showcasing hyper-local products. We operate with 100 percent renewable and solar […]
Our ‘Hearty Hawke’s Bay’ gift box series showcases the best of the Bay and features producers such as Aquiferra olive oil, Pinnacle Honey, Unison Wines, Maud and Harry’s spiced walnuts and chocolates by La Petite Chocolat. Supporting local communities is a central to our philosophy. We Love Local donates one percent of every sale […]
Huge growth of over 400% during the recent Level 4 lockdown, and an ever-increasing demand from Kiwis to ‘back their backyards’, has led We Love Local to expand into Taranaki, expanding our mission of showcasing and championing local brewers, vintners, artisans, and distillers. Our brand new Tasty Taranaki gift boxes feature the best of the […]
Ever since starting We Love Local, it was one of our core beliefs to use the business as a force for good and give back to our communities. In addition to supporting small New Zealand businesses in our regions, we did this by partnering with The Shed Project who manufactures our wooden boxes, or as […]
We Love Local is a gifting business originally launched under the name Kāpiti Goodies in December 2018, driven by our desire to offer gift boxes with hyper-local products while supporting local companies and minimising our footprint in sourcing products. In early 2020, the business rebranded as We Love Local and expanded into Wellington and the […]
We Love Local is expanding into Auckland, building on our hugely successful growth in the Wellington region. Auckland is abundant with artisans and creators, producing delicious delicacies and tasty treats. From the Great Barrier to Waiheke Island and the mainland, We Love Local curates Auckland’s finest. We have hand-picked each premium product, working with passionate […]
Lifting our spirits in more ways than one is the recent news that we’re officially licensed to sell our gift boxes with alcohol! No matter how hard that special someone is to buy for, we reckon the lovely liquor we’ve got in our gift boxes will go down a very smooth treat. Not only are […]
Recent updates
Kai Māori Gift Box $62.50 – $167.50
Outstanding Otago Gift Box $60.00 – $147.50
Zero Alcohol Drinks Care Package $57.50
Marvellous Manawatū-Whanganui Gift Box $52.50 – $152.50
Happy Birthday Wine Gift Box $55.00 – $62.50