OUR NEW ZEALAND SUPPLIERS & LOCAL MAKERS
Chris - Gathered Game
Chris is an avid hunter and gatherer; whether it is from the sea or the top of the Southern Alps he’s climbed it, shot at it and eaten it. For years Chris worked hard to turn his passion for hunting and curing wild venison meats into a business beginning with the creation of Venison Small Goods in 2014.
After years of perfecting recipes and techniques it was time take his passion public and turn dreams into reality. He renamed Venison Small Goods into Gathered Game in 2015 and with the assistance of his wife, Sally, and brother, David, launched the unique range of Wild Venison Salami in 2016.
Kiwi Artisan
Kiwi Artisan began as a Central Otago market stall supporting local producers. Following the challenges of Covid-19, the business moved online to support New Zealand's small-batch artisan community and bring more locally made products to Kiwis who love to entertain. Today, Kiwi Artisan also creates its own locally made goods, celebrating the talent and flavours of New Zealand producers.
Shirl + Moss
Hey, I’m Simon, co-founder and chocolate maker at Shirl & Moss.
Growing up on a remote farm in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, my sister Aimee and I developed an early appreciation for good food and respect for the land. We spent our childhood outdoors, fishing, exploring the bush and helping around the farm, surrounded by homegrown food and a simple, hands-on way of life.
Molly Woppy
We believe cookies are the perfect vehicle for bringing joy into the world, and we're here to spread that joy with our handmade scrumptious artisan cookies.
We are passionate about baking with skill and authenticity using traditional home-baking methods and our recipes have been meticulously developed by real foodies and chefs (NOT technicians and manufacturers).
Rimu + Nail
Jude Raffills is a Nelson-based designer who creates practical, timeless pieces using native New Zealand timbers such as rimu. His handcrafted designs combine simplicity, functionality and attention to detail.
His Rimu & Nail Bottle Opener has become a Kiwi favourite, pairing rimu wood with a solid steel nail and clever magnets to catch bottle caps and stick to the fridge. A simple, durable and distinctly New Zealand design.
Tane - Blonde Ambition
Tane is based on the Hibiscus Coast, north of Auckland in New Zealand. Growing up in the 1970’s on the North Shore, her love of the sea, sand and coastline was ingrained from an early age.
Her interest in using resin with wood began after she fell in love with a live edge NZ Rimu table in a Northland art gallery and having watched her father, a carpenter, craft and create furniture for the family. At the time her son was also working with resin making surfboards, and she decided to experiment and combine the two mediums.
Joe & Mike - Six Barrel Soda
Six Barrel Soda was founded by old friends Joe & Mike, back in 2012. While mixing drinks in their Wellington dive bar when they couldn’t find a decent cocktail syrup for the life of them. After some dodgy batches and plenty of experimenting, they discovered the perfect formula for delicious real fruit syrups that worked in cocktails, mocktails, or simply as a soda. Six Barrel Soda was born, and the soda industry became forever shaken up for the better.
Joe - Mahora Pottery
I grew up with a production potter father and spent my uni holidays working in the pottery. After getting going again at the Taradale Pottery Club, I have been making my own pots to sell.
My goal is to make pots which are affordable and can be enjoyed. I have a home studio pottery in Hastings, with an electric kiln, using my own glaze recipes.
Sharon - Get Pickled
Get Pickled was founded by Sharon (a.k.a. The Pickler) when she finished a 30 year career as a landscaper and horticulturist.
With some extra time up her sleeve, the idle-hands syndrome kicked in and during a trip to the local grocer, she saw some tired looking beetroot on special and thought she would make some relish to gift to family and friends. That’s where it all began!
Don Buck Honey
Don Buck Honey is a small one-man beekeeping operation based in Massey, West Auckland. I started small-commercial beekeeping in 2011 with my wife when we were first married, with support from her father who is also a beekeeper. In 2019 we started selling our honey in pots under the name “Don Buck Honey”, after the name of the main road through our neighbourhood.
Rabbit Island Coffee Co
Rabbit Island Coffee Co. is a family owned and operated business who share a passion for all things coffee. We believe that the act of taking time to enjoy a daily coffee is one of the most important moments in your day. Coffee is more than just a caffeine hit (although ours is pretty good...), at the core, coffee is about connecting with yourself, friends, family and the environment that you find yourself in.