Local kiwi based companies who deserve your patronage for Christmas shopping 2024.

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#317907 26-Nov-2024 09:10

Good morning Geekzoners,

Off the back of the MightyApe enshittification thread, I'd like to ask you all who are some local kiwi companies who offer great customer service and deserve your hard earned cash this Holiday season?

I'll offer my own submission: https://www.notsocks.co.nz

They're a quirky online gift shop ran out of Christchurch, the staff always seem happy when you click and collect and I have not heard of any bad experiences.

So whether it be a local pottery store, gift shop, art gallery or 3D printing store deserving of our business, sing their praises ↓ below!

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#3312977 26-Nov-2024 09:52

I recently bought a fragrance gift box from this lot for my wife and we definitely plan on using them again

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#3312979 26-Nov-2024 09:59

Williams warn beer super friendly great service

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#3312995 26-Nov-2024 11:02

Just another, and a wee plug for a little side gig that my Wife and I started - https://blackfurstudios.nz/

We sell cat stuff so things like catnip kickers & cat toys my Wife makes and I also 3D print a whole lot of other things. We did make a whole lot of Christmas Ornaments but we're heading overseas soon for a month so won't be able to sell them at our normal markets for Christmas.

Take a look at our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackfurstudios and feel free to message us on there, or via a private message here if anyone here will like anything for their furbabies :)

Also - website build in progress but been super busy dealing with stuff life has thrown us so will be doing a launch of that early next year. Thanks all!

Also another I love - https://remixplastic.com - This lady uses recycled 3D Printer waste as well as plastic waste to create Jewelry.

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#3313008 26-Nov-2024 11:42

Great thread idea thanks.

If you are looking for crafty type gifts - check out https://mynx.nz/

Great service from a small but long-time local supplier to the NZ market.

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#3313009 26-Nov-2024 11:43

Pepper Raccoon!

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#3313010 26-Nov-2024 11:47

SaltyNZ:

Pepper Raccoon!

Got a couple of her shirts and they're fantastic!

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#3313037 26-Nov-2024 13:05

Yeah I have the 'No gods only trash' shirt. Our previous CTO said it was the most presentable he'd ever seen me dressed.

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#3313039 26-Nov-2024 13:08

Another business I've bought a few things off: https://thecoolstoregallery.co.nz/

Also check out your local craft markets. Sure, there are many stalls who just resell rubbish from AliExpress / Temu but there are other legitimate stalls there selling great handmade products. We try and do this every year for gifts.

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#3313109 26-Nov-2024 16:25

Anyone got any recommendations for things like locally produced knives, spatulas, spoons, stirring things (particularly wooden?)

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#3315158 2-Dec-2024 14:18

Snagged a couple of things from Not Socks which should arrive today...then I get this from them at midday!

Not Socks is Closing Down 💔 VIP Access to 30-90% OFF Sitewide

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#3315159 2-Dec-2024 14:20

cddt:

Anyone got any recommendations for things like locally produced knives, spatulas, spoons, stirring things (particularly wooden?)

Knives: https://cainandabel.co.nz/

I have three of their knives, really nice.

EDIT - oh, they're all sold out. Bummer. :-(

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#3315202 2-Dec-2024 17:29

SaltyNZ:

cddt:

Anyone got any recommendations for things like locally produced knives, spatulas, spoons, stirring things (particularly wooden?)

Knives: https://cainandabel.co.nz/

They're Vietnamese, does that count for this thread? They look like nice knives, but they're definitely not local products.

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#3315410 3-Dec-2024 08:37

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They're Vietnamese, does that count for this thread? They look like nice knives, but they're definitely not local products.

Oh, are they? I thought they were NZ made. That's a bit disappointing.

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#3315423 3-Dec-2024 09:18

tehgerbil:

Good morning Geekzoners,

Off the back of the MightyApe enshittification thread, I'd like to ask you all who are some local kiwi companies who offer great customer service and deserve your hard earned cash this Holiday season?

I'll offer my own submission: https://www.notsocks.co.nz

They're a quirky online gift shop ran out of Christchurch, the staff always seem happy when you click and collect and I have not heard of any bad experiences.

So whether it be a local pottery store, gift shop, art gallery or 3D printing store deserving of our business, sing their praises ↓ below!

Unfortunately, I've read somewhere that Not Socks are closing down.

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#3315441 3-Dec-2024 11:07

michaelmurfy:

Just another, and a wee plug for a little side gig that my Wife and I started - https://blackfurstudios.nz/

We sell cat stuff so things like catnip kickers & cat toys my Wife makes and I also 3D print a whole lot of other things. We did make a whole lot of Christmas Ornaments but we're heading overseas soon for a month so won't be able to sell them at our normal markets for Christmas.

Take a look at our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackfurstudios and feel free to message us on there, or via a private message here if anyone here will like anything for their furbabies :)

Also - website build in progress but been super busy dealing with stuff life has thrown us so will be doing a launch of that early next year. Thanks all!

Also another I love - https://remixplastic.com - This lady uses recycled 3D Printer waste as well as plastic waste to create Jewelry.

Just had a look at your Facebook page, I think my kitty would love some cat kickers! 😻 Will message you soon, keeping in mind you'll be away overseas 🙂

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