Discover the best of Kāpiti in a box! Our gift baskets are filled with carefully selected goodies from our region’s artisan producers and come in three different sizes (with or without alcohol such as beer or wine), so you can find one that suits your budget or recipient perfectly. Give your loved ones a great present by letting them discover some of our local products they probably didn’t know existed!
What’s in our Kāpiti gift hampers*?
Here’s a selection of We Love Local’s favourite Kāpiti businesses — from independent producers in Paekakariki, to Paraparaumu, and all the way up the coast to Ōtaki:
Apostle Hot Sauce (Paekākāriki)
Chocolate from Kapiti Chocolate Factory (Raumati)
Dark Horse Coffee (Paraparaumu)
Award-winning Kapiti Olive Oil (Te Horo)
Sweets from Kapiti Candy (Ōtaki)
Glam Jams Pickles (Paraparaumu)
Koakoa Limoncello (Paraparaumu Beach)
Little Bee Honey (Kāpiti Region)
North End Brewing Craft Beer (Waikanae)
Ōhau Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris (Ōhau)
Tea from Kapitea (Paraparaumu) or Ritual Tea (Peka Peka)
Te Horo Harvest Jam (Te Horo)
Sone’s homemade and all-natural sauces (Paraparaumu)
The Bond Store Kawakawa Gin (Paraparaumu Beach)
Please choose a gift box size above for more details.
* 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.
There’s a lot of flavour to be found up the Kāpiti Coast, and now you can share your favourites or discover new ones. These gift baskets make thoughtful gifts for any occasion while supporting local businesses and artisan producers.
Buying local has never been more important. Gourmet jams, chocolates, olive oils, sauces… Each of our Kāpiti gift boxes is lovingly curated with hand-picked favourites made in our region, so you can share your love of local with friends, family, clients, and employees.
Giving back to local communities
We set aside 1% from every sale and donate to New Zealand charities such as Kapiti Kindness Trust or Kaibosh Food Rescue
Growing Kāpiti’s regional economy; by buying from We Love Local you directly help small companies in and around the region
Sustainable gifting
All Kāpiti gift boxes come in a reusable wooden box filled with natural wood wool. No cellophane or other plastics used.
As we only include NZ-made products, the distance goods travel from suppliers to us is kept at a minimum resulting in a reduced carbon footprint of your gift-giving. In addition, our courier packaging has been custom-made to minimise waste and reduce the carbon footprint even further during transport.
Wooden box return programme
Corporate gifts Kāpiti
Corporate gifts with your branding
Whether you need a custom-made gift hamper to congratulate and surprise clients around the country or show some thanks to work from home employees, our corporate offering allows you to send gifts for any occasion. You can even add your branding or message to make it extra special.
We Love Local is an online ecommerce store without any physical locations. All orders are sent with NZ Post or local courier companies from our centrally-located warehouse in New Zealand's lower North Island:
Order processing times
Orders placed before 2 PM are dispatched the same business day for delivery within the timeframes mentioned below.
Orders placed after 2 PM or during weekends (this includes Friday after 2 PM) are dispatched the next business day.
Our cut-off time for Wellington same-day delivery is 11 AM (Monday-Friday only). Orders placed after this cut-off time or during weekends are guaranteed delivery the next business day.
You will receive an email with tracking details as soon as the order has been picked up by NZ Post.
Delivery timeframes
North Island: 1-2 business days after dispatch.
South Island: 2-3 business days (or 1-2 business days if you choose express shipping) after dispatch.
Some examples:
If you need a gift delivered to Auckland or Christchurch for Wednesday it needs to be ordered Tuesday 2PM at the latest for a chance to arrive the next day.
Any gift deliveries requested for Monday must also be ordered by Friday 2PM to arrive just after the weekend.
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 or weather events disrupting NZ Post's courier network.
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 and must be signed for by a person over 18.
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.
Sustainable gifting
We always strive to further reduce our impact on the environment:
By only stocking NZ-made products, we keep the distance goods travel from suppliers to us and you at a minimum resulting in a reduced carbon footprint of your gift-giving.
Customers can further reduce the carbon footprint by choosing to offset the emissions during checkout with New Zealand’s leading carbon offset provider CarbonClick.
We use 100% renewable energy both at our distribution centre and home office.
All gifts are exclusively packed in a reusable wooden box or recyclable card board boxes filled with natural wood wool. No cellophane or other plastics used.
Our courier boxes have been custom-made to minimise packaging waste and reduce their footprint during transport.
If the recipient doesn’t have a use for the wooden box after they’ve enjoyed the tasty treats, then they can send it back to us to use again, and again, and again.
Returns are super easy:
Put the empty wooden box back in our courier packaging
Add the included return courier label
Drop it at your local post shop or book a pickup using the tracking number on the return courier label.
Like all companies on their sustainability journey, we’re still working towards our sustainability goals, but we are constantly improving our environmental sustainability and reducing our footprint.
Looking for bulk gift delivery in New Zealand? Our corporate and bulk gift ordering service lets you upload addresses, pick your favourite gift boxes, and send artisan treats to multiple recipients at once.
Our concierge services help you to show appreciation for your team, thank clients properly, or create memorable conference giveaways that celebrate New Zealand's artisan community. All delivered directly to each recipient's door.
How Our Bulk Gift Box Service Works
Download Our Simple Template: Get our easy-to-use spreadsheet that captures all the essential delivery details. No complicated forms or confusing fields.
Upload Your Recipient List: Fill in your delivery addresses and upload the file. We'll handle all the logistics whilst you focus on what matters most.
Choose Your Gift Boxes: Select from our range of premium New Zealand gift boxes featuring local artisan producers from across Aotearoa.
Relax & Let Us Handle Everything: We'll confirm dispatch timing based on your order size and current stock levels. Each recipient gets tracking details, and you receive updates on all deliveries.
Can I customise gift boxes?
In addition to branding, we can customise gift boxes and change contents according to your budget and specific requirements. Whilst this might not always be possible for our regional gift boxes depending on the types of products available from that particular region, we can always extend the selection to include artisan treats from surrounding areas to create the perfect collection for your needs.
We Love Local Gift Box Reviews
Anna R.
Such a great company! I wanted to send my brother a last minute birthday gift from the UK but decided to order locally to avoid big postage charges and long delays from international postage… they did everything they could and it arrived on his birthday! Such good customer service and the gift box was lovely and he loved it! Thank you - will definitely use again! x - 01/11/2025
Annette J.
Prompt service with good range of products to choose from. My clients have been very happy with these gifts - 01/11/2025
Viv J.
Communication with the vendor was excellent and very helpful. - 28/10/2025
Joanna M.
Second order and both perfect - 28/10/2025
Sue O.
Beautiful produce delivered promptly and with care. Would highly recommend We Love Local! - 27/10/2025
Anne-Marie R.
This was a gift and was very well received thank you. - 23/10/2025
Gillian B.
'We Love Local' is my go-to gift for any and all reasons. They are a super friendly and helpful team doing great work bringing joyful gifts to people while supporting fantastic local businesses across Aotearoa. What's not to love?! - 22/10/2025
Miri B.
Reliable, great products, well packed and very speedy delivery! - 17/10/2025
Raimund B.
Everything is perfect. On-time delivery, great packaging, and a lovely handwritten birthday card! - 17/10/2025
Vicki J.
Very happy and specially love the packaging Thankyou - 17/10/2025
Robyn W.
Everything was so easy apart from which box to select, so many amazing options. It was package securely in a robust box so no fear of damage or spillage. I am definitely buying more boxes! - 13/10/2025
Vicky P.
Loved the Māori products and the recipient was very happy. Thanks - 12/10/2025
Philip W.
Great service and Comms - 12/10/2025
Anne-Maree J.
My go to gift shop. Have bought 3 in the last year and all have been great. Love the range of gifts. - 11/10/2025
Teena W.
So delighted to be able to send NZ friends a gift that also supports local producers. We love local made it easy to send a beautiful, thoughtfully arranged gift basket to even the most remote corners of NZ. - 11/10/2025
Gail C.
Bought a We Love Local box for a friend's 80th birthday. Great variety to choose from. He loved my choice. Easy to order, was kept informed from purchase to delivery which i appreciated. Will buy again. - 05/10/2025
Lorraine M.
The recipient was very impressed with his gift. - 04/10/2025
Keri D.
I bought a care package for my daughter and she loves it! Very impressed with the products and packaging. She’s been ill so this was a nice surprise for her. I’m impressed with the products offered and the customer service. Would definitely purchase again. Thank you! - 03/10/2025
Shirley M.
I wanted to send a birthday present to my friend who has everything - except someone to feel special with. The box I chose gives her an excuse to take a few moments everyday to indulge in something really yummy, and to feel special. The whole process was easy to purchase and trouble free in delivery, and both I and my friend shared a special moment despite the many km that separate us. - 02/10/2025
Andrea B.
Easy to send off a gift. Quick & efficient . Thank you - 01/10/2025
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We Love Local Gift Box Reviews
Anna R.
Such a great company! I wanted to send my brother a last minute birthday gift from the UK but decided to order locally to avoid big postage charges and long delays from international postage… they did everything they could and it arrived on his birthday! Such good customer service and the gift box was lovely and he loved it! Thank you - will definitely use again! x - 01/11/2025
Annette J.
Prompt service with good range of products to choose from. My clients have been very happy with these gifts - 01/11/2025
Viv J.
Communication with the vendor was excellent and very helpful. - 28/10/2025
Joanna M.
Second order and both perfect - 28/10/2025
Sue O.
Beautiful produce delivered promptly and with care. Would highly recommend We Love Local! - 27/10/2025
Anne-Marie R.
This was a gift and was very well received thank you. - 23/10/2025
Gillian B.
'We Love Local' is my go-to gift for any and all reasons. They are a super friendly and helpful team doing great work bringing joyful gifts to people while supporting fantastic local businesses across Aotearoa. What's not to love?! - 22/10/2025
Miri B.
Reliable, great products, well packed and very speedy delivery! - 17/10/2025
Raimund B.
Everything is perfect. On-time delivery, great packaging, and a lovely handwritten birthday card! - 17/10/2025
Vicki J.
Very happy and specially love the packaging Thankyou - 17/10/2025
Robyn W.
Everything was so easy apart from which box to select, so many amazing options. It was package securely in a robust box so no fear of damage or spillage. I am definitely buying more boxes! - 13/10/2025
Vicky P.
Loved the Māori products and the recipient was very happy. Thanks - 12/10/2025
Philip W.
Great service and Comms - 12/10/2025
Anne-Maree J.
My go to gift shop. Have bought 3 in the last year and all have been great. Love the range of gifts. - 11/10/2025
Teena W.
So delighted to be able to send NZ friends a gift that also supports local producers. We love local made it easy to send a beautiful, thoughtfully arranged gift basket to even the most remote corners of NZ. - 11/10/2025
Gail C.
Bought a We Love Local box for a friend's 80th birthday. Great variety to choose from. He loved my choice. Easy to order, was kept informed from purchase to delivery which i appreciated. Will buy again. - 05/10/2025
Lorraine M.
The recipient was very impressed with his gift. - 04/10/2025
Keri D.
I bought a care package for my daughter and she loves it! Very impressed with the products and packaging. She’s been ill so this was a nice surprise for her. I’m impressed with the products offered and the customer service. Would definitely purchase again. Thank you! - 03/10/2025
Shirley M.
I wanted to send a birthday present to my friend who has everything - except someone to feel special with. The box I chose gives her an excuse to take a few moments everyday to indulge in something really yummy, and to feel special. The whole process was easy to purchase and trouble free in delivery, and both I and my friend shared a special moment despite the many km that separate us. - 02/10/2025
Andrea B.
Easy to send off a gift. Quick & efficient . Thank you - 01/10/2025