Discover the best of Auckland
Auckland is abundant with artisans and creators, producing delicious delicacies and tasty treats. From the Great Barrier to Waiheke Island and the mainland, this box curates Auckland’s finest.
We hand-pick each premium product, working with passionate and local producers to showcase the best of the region. Our family team will lovingly pack this gift box for the recipient so they can discover a new side to Auckland, one filled with the imagination, craftsmanship and creativity of its producers.
Producers in our Abundant Auckland gift box
A mix of products* depending on the size selected:
- Earthbound Honey (Waitakere)
- Forty Thieves Nut Butter (Silverdale)
- Hakanoa Handmade Ginger Beer (Westmere)
- House Of Chocolate Bonbon Selection or Chocolate Bar (Beach Haven)
- Little Bird Organics Almond Crackers (Ponsonby)
- Magnolia Kitchen Fudge (Silverdale)
- Man O’War Wines (Waiheke Island)
- Molly Woppy Savoury Bites (Avondale)
- NoShortcuts Chutneys (Green Bay)
- O’Nuts Mixed Nuts (Panmure)
- Rangihoua Estate Olive Oil (Waiheke Island)
- The Tea Thief Organic Teas (Beach Haven)
- Piha Beer (brewed by Brothers Beer in Mt Eden)
- Waiheke Herbs (Rocky Bay)
Please note that items will change from time to time, allowing you to discover new Auckland made treats. For a detailed product description what’s inside our Auckland gift box, please select the size and option above.
* If any products listed aren’t available they will be substituted for an item of equal or higher value from one of our other gift boxes.
Giving back to the Auckland community
- We set aside 1% from every sale and donate to Auckland charities such as Mixit or Ngā Rangatahi Toa
- Growing Auckland’s regional economy; by buying from We Love Local you directly help small companies in and around the city — even our wooden gift boxes are made in Auckland
Read more about our social mission and sustainability commitment.
Auckland gift basket delivery info
See details for delivery cut-off dates and timeframes.
Gift delivery info
All gifts ordered from our website are delivered by NZ Post or Pace Couriers (for Wellington express shipping). Please see guidelines below for delivery timeframes.
- North Island:
- Order before 2PM for same-day processing and delivery within 1-2 business days after dispatch (mostly overnight but not guaranteed by NZ Post)
- Rural deliveries may take another day or two, i.e. 2-3 business days total
- South Island:
- Order before 2PM for same-day processing and delivery within 2-3 business days after dispatch (Standard Shipping) or 1-2 business days using Express Shipping at checkout (overnight delivery is targeted and not guaranteed by NZ Post)
- Rural deliveries may take another day or two, i.e. 4-5 business days total
Some examples:
- If you need a gift delivered to Auckland for Wednesday it needs to be ordered Tuesday 2PM at the latest for a chance to arrive the next day.
- If you need a gift delivered to Christchurch for Monday, we recommend ordering Wednesday 2PM at the latest (NZ Post advises 2-3 business days for delivery to the South Island) or Friday 2PM using Express Shipping.
Please note that this delivery schedule is just a guideline based on our experience of sending thousands of gift boxes across the country. We do not have any control over external factors from couriers causing delays, e.g. during peak times, weather events disrupting NZ Post's network, or while Covid restrictions are in place.
Tips to increase the likelihood of successful delivery:
- The earlier you order the better. Please make sure you leave a note during checkout mentioning the desired delivery date.
- You will receive an email with tracking details informing you when a parcel is out for delivery. Give the recipient a heads-up that something is coming their way.
- Gifts with alcohol have an R18 sticker. NZ Post will not be able to leave a parcel if the recipient is not home.
- Consider sending the parcel to the recipient's workplace if they're not working from home.
We will try our best to help you get your parcel delivered on time. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
