There’s a chocolate revolution going on, with its heart in Wellington’s foodie laneways. Wellington Chocolate Factory is leading the rapidly-growing shift towards ethical, small-batch craft chocolate — and has been doing so since back in 2013. New Zealand’s original, organic, bean-to-bar chocolate producer, Wellington Chocolate Factory (WCF) handcrafts some of the finest chocolate you are […]
What better way to welcome a new team member than with a bespoke welcome gift box that contains a selection of products from your suppliers and clients. Our friends at Upstock did just that — with this amazing NZ gift box that they curated, along with a personalised and branded sleeve. For all your corporate […]
In 2018 I wanted to create a sustainable gifting eco-system that supports local artisans and producers — making it easy for anyone to gift sustainably. So, three years ago, my husband Timo and I launched Kāpiti Goodies, initially showcasing local makers and servicing the Coast. Kāpiti Olive Oil was the first supplier to come on […]
Here at We Love Local we donate one percent from each sale to charities via the One Percent Collective and when we can work with a local artisan maker who also gives back, then it’s even better. Shining Peak Brewing is an institution in Taranaki, and feature in our Tasty Taranaki Gift Box. As well […]
[igp-video src=”” poster=”https://www.welovelocal.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/❣️part-of-the-we-love-local-ethos-is-giving-back-its-in-our-dna.-one-of-the-many-ways-we-give-ba.jpg” size=”large”] Part of the We Love Local ethos is giving back — it’s in our DNA. One of the many ways we give back is by setting aside 1% from every gift box sold to donate to New Zealand charities via One Percent Collective. In addition, for every review we receive via […]
As if choosing the right gift wasn’t hard enough already, we’ve compiled a list of Valentine’s Day gift boxes that will make finding the perfect Kiwi present easy peasy. What’s In Our NZ Valentine’s Day Gift Boxes? We know you can’t wait to spend some quality time with the person you love. Whether they like […]
It’s undeniable that chocolate brings a bit of magic into people’s lives, according to Hawke’s Bay business La Petite Chocolat. Owners Sel and Asli Gider say helping to share that feeling is what drives them, and their goal is to create a positive impact in their community with their chocolates. We value the human connection […]
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 […]
Koakoa is the te reo Māori term for happiness, and that’s definitely the feeling you get when you taste the beautiful products crafted by this family-owned Kāpiti Coast distillery. Owned and operated by Bec Kay and Chris Barber, Koakoa is renowned for its award-winning signature Limoncello, and now also produces a range of the most […]
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