The ultimate Ōtautahi Christchurch gift guide

Ōtautahi Christchurch gifts

Here is a selection of some popular brands and favourite local products.

Foodie gifts

She Universe - Local, delicious and thoughtfully made chocolate, She Universe offers a range of premium gifting options. A perfect treat giving visitors a small (and sweet) taste of Christchurch.

Fudge Cottage - A longstanding family run business, the Fudge Cottage is a true local favourite! They offer fantastic gifting options – including personalised fudge bars and curated gift boxes.

Cookie Time - Proudly from Christchurch, Cookie Time is the brand behind the iconic Kiwi cookies we all know and love. A fun, nostalgic and easy gift option.

Bennetto - A loved local brand, Bennetto Natural Foods Company chocolate bars and blocks make for beautiful gifting – plus all products are net climate positive, organic, Fairtrade and B Corp Certified.

Queen Anne - Queen Anne is a long-standing Christchurch brand for a reason! Delight your visitors with an elegant spin on the Kiwi classic chocolate fish or selection of chocolatey treats.

Dr Bugs Popcorn - Not your average popcorn snack! With creative flavours like lemon meringue pie and blueberry pancake, Dr Bugs Popcorn is a fun gifting option.

Riverside Pantry - If you’re putting together a hamper or looking for boutique grocery items, Riverside Pantry showcases a range of locally made products for thoughtful gifting.

Beverage gifts

The Spirits Workshop - The Spirits Workshop crafts small-batch gin and whisky right here in Christchurch, using locally sourced ingredients. Gift sets are also available.

Pegasus Bay - Pegasus Bay craft premium North Canterbury wines with depth and character, shining a spotlight on the award-winning wine region on Christchurch’s backdoor. An elegant gift for visitors.

Black Estate - Award-winning and organically crafted in North Canterbury, Black Estate’s wine reflects the land’s unique character. With biodynamic vineyards and a celebrated cellar door, it’s a premium local gift.

Elsewhere Gin - Thoughtfully made and distinctly local, Elsewhere Gin is handcrafted in Christchurch with wild-foraged botanicals from around New Zealand. A refined, small-batch spirit that makes for a special gift

Presents & hampers

Untouched World - A premium, sustainable clothing brand, Untouched World create beautiful high-end clothing and accessories with high-quality natural fibres. Made right here in Christchurch.

Linden Leaves - Creating gentle products to nourish the mind and soul, Linden Leaves makes products perfect for gifting, including beautifully scented skincare and home fragrances.

Ethique - Proudly Christchurch-made, Ethique sell sustainable beauty bars that are vegan, plastic-free and climate-positive. An impactful gift that’s good for the planet and you!

Lyttelton Lights - Lyttelton Lights is a Christchurch business creating luxury soy candles and home fragrances, all handcrafted with care. Sustainable, elegant and available in a range of sizes and collection sets.

HAPA - HAPA is a small but mighty stockist of locally made products. As well as their own range, HAPA showcase more than 300 local creatives from Christchurch and around New Zealand.

Moko Pounamu - Moko Pounamu creates handcrafted greenstone pieces honouring Māori tradition. A meaningful gift with deep cultural roots, the team can create the perfect custom gift for your group.

Colony - Colony is a honey haven in Christchurch. The boutique store sells a range of products including honey liqueurs, mead, pure and infused honey, natural skincare and candles.

The Gift Shop - Local store The Gift Shop stocks a range of eclectic, high-quality gifts, accessories and homewares. The beautiful selections of unique products make gifting easy.