New Zealand Made

Kiwi Picks

Ten real New Zealand brands making gift-worthy products you can feel good about giving. Independently selected. No paid placement. Just good local stuff.

Artisan chocolate bars on a rustic wooden surface
Food & Drink

Whittaker’s

$5 – $25

New Zealand’s beloved family-owned chocolate maker since 1896. Their peanut slabs and artisan blocks are the ultimate edible gift — no wrapping required.

Popular picks

Peanut SlabArtisan CollectionCreamy Milk Block
Visit Whittaker’s
Minimalist sneakers on a clean neutral background
Footwear & Lifestyle

Allbirds

$120 – $220

The iconic Kiwi brand that put merino wool sneakers on the world map. Sustainable materials, absurd comfort, and a clean aesthetic that works everywhere.

Popular picks

Wool RunnersTree LoungersWool Dasher Mizzle
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Soft linen throws and ceramic vases in a warm interior
Home & Living

Citta

$40 – $250

Scandi-meets-Aotearoa homewares, textiles, and ceramics. Their linen throws and hand-finished vessels turn any space into a sanctuary.

Popular picks

Linen ThrowHand-Thrown VaseCeramic Serveware
Visit Citta
Elegant soy candles in matte vessels
Home Fragrance

Ecoya

$25 – $70

New Zealand’s signature candle and home-fragrance house. Soy wax, sophisticated scents, and vessels pretty enough to reuse long after the wick burns out.

Popular picks

Madison CandleReed DiffuserRoom Spray
Visit Ecoya
A sleek umbrella on a moody urban street
Accessories

Blunt Umbrellas

$80 – $150

Engineered in Wellington to withstand the worst weather the Roaring Forties can throw at you. A Blunt umbrella is a lifetime gift disguised as daily carry.

Popular picks

Metro CollapsibleClassic StickExec Golf
Visit Blunt Umbrellas
Natural skincare products in amber glass bottles
Beauty & Skincare

Living Nature

$35 – $90

Manuka-honey-powered skincare made in Kerikeri. No synthetics, no compromise — just potent native botanicals in beautiful, gift-worthy packaging.

Popular picks

Manuka Honey GelRadiance Night OilBalancing Day Lotion
Visit Living Nature
Luxury skincare bottles on a marble surface
Beauty & Skincare

Antipodes

$45 – $85

Science-backed natural beauty from Aotearoa. Their serums and moisturisers are staples in bathroom cabinets from Auckland to London.

Popular picks

Divine Face OilKiwi Seed Eye CreamHosanna H2O Serum
Visit Antipodes
Handcrafted leather bag on a wooden bench
Fashion & Accessories

Deadly Ponies

$120 – $600

Handcrafted leather goods from Auckland with a cult following. Each bag, wallet, and accessory is a statement piece that ages beautifully.

Popular picks

Mr Mini Zip WalletMr Fogg ToteLeather Cardholder
Visit Deadly Ponies
Colourful greeting cards and stationery on a desk
Cards & Stationery

Able & Game

$8 – $35

Witty, hand-illustrated greeting cards and stationery with a distinctly Kiwi sense of humour. The perfect companion to any wrapped gift.

Popular picks

Birthday Puns CardNative Birds NotebookTea Towel
Visit Able & Game
Eco-friendly amber bottles and natural products
Eco & Wellness

Earthwise

$8 – $30

Plant-based household and body products, made in NZ since 1968. Refillable, gentle, and genuinely effective — the wellness gift that says you care.

Popular picks

Body Wash RefillLaundry LiquidDish Tablets
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