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.
Announcement
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.
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 […]
Local Food Meets Local Art: Rachel Walker Christmas Collaboration
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 […]
Become An Artisan Ambassador
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 […]
Three Million Reasons to Celebrate: Our Journey Supporting Kiwi Artisans
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 […]
Split Gift Box Payments with Friends, Family & Colleagues
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 […]
Discover Our New Extra-Large Gift Boxes
We are excited to unveil our newest collection of extra-large gifts, showcasing the best of Kāpiti, Wellington, and an exclusive Best of South Island gift basket. These generously sized gift boxes are filled to the brim with a handpicked selection of premium products from exceptional small-batch producers across these beloved regions. Tailored for families and […]
Supporting Local Food Heroes, One Gift Box at a Time: We Love Local Expands to Cover All New Zealand Regions
We did it! With the launch of our new Northland gift boxes, We Love Local now covers all New Zealand regions, bringing you a taste of local goodness from every corner of the country. It’s hard to believe what our little side project showcasing Kāpiti’s artisan producers turned into, and we couldn’t be more proud to reach this […]
