This gift box is our surprise selection, an exceptional value-for-money option perfect for those who adore a touch of mystery and delight. Each mystery box is filled with a unique assortment of sweet and savoury treats, pantry items, and optional drinks such as wine or craft beer, promising the best bang for your buck.
If you prefer to know exactly what recipients will receive, we recommend choosing one of our other We Love Local gift boxes. But rest assured, no matter which box you choose, every unboxing offers a new experience and the joy of supporting Aotearoa’s local producers.
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.
The following applies to all of New Zealand:
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
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.
Deliveries for Saturday must be ordered by Friday 2PM at the latest and choose the Saturday shipping option during checkout.
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.
We Love Local Gift Box Reviews
Helen N.
great NZ goodies. you dont have to be in the certain area they are sourced from to order them. i have purchased three times. all were easy to arrange, great service and delivery was usual courier timeframes. all recipients loved there parcels. - 07/09/2024
swarup m.
I loved the packaging and speed delivery. I will definitely order next time. - 07/09/2024
Wendy H.
Wonderful gift and arrived so quickly, my Mother had to restrain herself for over a week from opening her birthday present. I have told others about finding you online as well, perfect way to shop locally. - 06/09/2024
Rosina B.
Such a pleasure finding a buyer friendly Easy to negotiate site. Thank you for your excellence service. - 05/09/2024
Brian B.
Fantastic service and my clients that I sent gift's to were More than pleased with there parcel Thank you heaps Regards Brian Box - 03/09/2024
Jordan T.
Super easy to use website, so many perfect gifts for all occasions. - 02/09/2024
Marlaina C.
If I could give this amazing Aotearoa Company a Ten Stars 🌟 I would. WOW 😮 just WOW. Nothing is ever too hard they will make you beyond happy. Plus what you see is what you get. And presentation is a pure POWER HOUSE. - 31/08/2024
Charles J.
Great service, quality products of kiwi goodies. Parcel arrived in no time and our friends were stoked. - 31/08/2024
Ayash N.
Extremely lovely, helpful and kind considerate people who offered to go above and beyond for a small get well package and ensured everything was smooth and as stress free as possible when sorting out the admin for delivery, payment etc! Can’t recommend enough: thanks so much, would buy again in a heartbeat 😊 - 30/08/2024
Maria H.
Lovely item, well packed and quick delivery. One of the nicest items for price I have bought for a Father Day present. Will definately look at We Love Local again - 29/08/2024
Maria Y.
Super easy to order, arrived fast and packed well. Thumbs up - 29/08/2024
Sashah M.
The order got on time and it looks really amazing in person. The person I got this as a gift really loves it, thank you. - 28/08/2024
Bryan A.
I recently ordered a package from We Are Local, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Their selection of New Zealand products is fantastic—everything I received was of the highest quality and perfectly showcased. A special shoutout to Irina for her outstanding service. She was prompt, attentive, and made the entire process smooth and easy. Highly recommended! - 27/08/2024
Yue H.
It was a really nice present. Good packaging and delicious choices of food - 26/08/2024
Brent G.
Quick order processing and delivery. Our gift recipient loved the gesture of the care package box! An all-around great and easy-to-use service. - 26/08/2024
Masako S.
Very helpful and trustworthy. - 26/08/2024
John M.
Fantastic product range, and follow up from company staff re my deliver request and details for the card. Products were really appreciated by receipent. - 26/08/2024
Katie U.
Nicely parcelled and promptly delivered. - 25/08/2024
Sherran R.
Our prepared gift was lovely and beautifully prepared. The recipient of this 'birthday surprise ' was really impressed! Thankyou fir making her day! - 25/08/2024
Irene Y.
Lovely range of gift packages highlighting local produce. Bought as gifts a couple times so far, and have always been very well received by the recipients. Only thing that I think could be improved on is to be able to shop add-ons as at the moment it only pops up as suggestions at checkout - would be great to have a bit more options. - 24/08/2024
great NZ goodies. you dont have to be in the certain area they are sourced from to order them. i have purchased three times. all were easy to arrange, great service and delivery was usual courier timeframes. all recipients loved there parcels. - 07/09/2024
swarup m.
I loved the packaging and speed delivery. I will definitely order next time. - 07/09/2024
Wendy H.
Wonderful gift and arrived so quickly, my Mother had to restrain herself for over a week from opening her birthday present. I have told others about finding you online as well, perfect way to shop locally. - 06/09/2024
Rosina B.
Such a pleasure finding a buyer friendly Easy to negotiate site. Thank you for your excellence service. - 05/09/2024
Brian B.
Fantastic service and my clients that I sent gift's to were More than pleased with there parcel Thank you heaps Regards Brian Box - 03/09/2024
Jordan T.
Super easy to use website, so many perfect gifts for all occasions. - 02/09/2024
Marlaina C.
If I could give this amazing Aotearoa Company a Ten Stars 🌟 I would. WOW 😮 just WOW. Nothing is ever too hard they will make you beyond happy. Plus what you see is what you get. And presentation is a pure POWER HOUSE. - 31/08/2024
Charles J.
Great service, quality products of kiwi goodies. Parcel arrived in no time and our friends were stoked. - 31/08/2024
Ayash N.
Extremely lovely, helpful and kind considerate people who offered to go above and beyond for a small get well package and ensured everything was smooth and as stress free as possible when sorting out the admin for delivery, payment etc! Can’t recommend enough: thanks so much, would buy again in a heartbeat 😊 - 30/08/2024
Maria H.
Lovely item, well packed and quick delivery. One of the nicest items for price I have bought for a Father Day present. Will definately look at We Love Local again - 29/08/2024
Maria Y.
Super easy to order, arrived fast and packed well. Thumbs up - 29/08/2024
Sashah M.
The order got on time and it looks really amazing in person. The person I got this as a gift really loves it, thank you. - 28/08/2024
Bryan A.
I recently ordered a package from We Are Local, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Their selection of New Zealand products is fantastic—everything I received was of the highest quality and perfectly showcased. A special shoutout to Irina for her outstanding service. She was prompt, attentive, and made the entire process smooth and easy. Highly recommended! - 27/08/2024
Yue H.
It was a really nice present. Good packaging and delicious choices of food - 26/08/2024
Brent G.
Quick order processing and delivery. Our gift recipient loved the gesture of the care package box! An all-around great and easy-to-use service. - 26/08/2024
Masako S.
Very helpful and trustworthy. - 26/08/2024
John M.
Fantastic product range, and follow up from company staff re my deliver request and details for the card. Products were really appreciated by receipent. - 26/08/2024
Katie U.
Nicely parcelled and promptly delivered. - 25/08/2024
Sherran R.
Our prepared gift was lovely and beautifully prepared. The recipient of this 'birthday surprise ' was really impressed! Thankyou fir making her day! - 25/08/2024
Irene Y.
Lovely range of gift packages highlighting local produce. Bought as gifts a couple times so far, and have always been very well received by the recipients. Only thing that I think could be improved on is to be able to shop add-ons as at the moment it only pops up as suggestions at checkout - would be great to have a bit more options. - 24/08/2024