Buy great kiwi gifts from New Zealand

'Products From New Zealand' is a wholesaler and retailer of unique and interesting products. They offer New Zealand native artifacts, books, Clothing, jewelry, stationery, cosmetics and much much more for those people who are 'bored' with mass produced products so common in large retail stores today.

Most of the products are handmade, in limited numbers, and are often signed by the artist on the back of the item.

These products are ideal for you to spoil yourself, or your loved ones with, and for those persons 'who already have everything', and are difficult to shop for......

Products From New Zealand.com is established as a premier Internet destination for things that are unique, and, in most cases, very difficult and expensive to find elsewhere on the planet.

If you are looking for a quality product at a bargain price, you've come to the right place! Not only are most of the products unique and hard to find, but they are also very affordable.

The products have been conveniently sorted into categories for easy browsing - or - if you have something in mind already, use the Search Our Catalogue feature.

The Maori people are the indigenous people of our country. They are a very proud and courageous race of people.

Before the arrival of the European people to New Zealand, stories and legends were passed down orally, as well as through carvings and weaving. The history, traditions, language and religion of the Maori make up an integral part of the carving art. To the Maori, all things possess a spirit (wairua), and a mauri (life force).

If you would like to read more about this wonderful culture of people, Click Here!

Maori arts and crafts are a very dominant and special part of New Zealand culture for these reasons. Using New Zealand bone, pounamu (also called jade or greenstone, which is highly prized and in limited supply), and pearl shell (or paua), they carve practical items like fish-hooks, azes; and also ceremonial items like jewelry in wonderful tribal designs.

New Zealand Maori of today also carve modern shaped carvings to compliment the traditional carvings designs, like whale, shark, and turtle.

Products from New Zealand does a superb effort in showcasing quality, hand-made and reasonably priced crafts (in my opinion)!

I'll show you below some of my favourite examples, with links, to give you an idea of what i'm talking about! (I've put each in a different section for easy viewing!)

Oh, and by the way, every carving comes with a traditional style cord, a woven flax presentation bag and a description of the meaning or story behind the design. Perfect!

The Manaia is probably the most well-known of bone carvings. The top section is one of the more ancient mythical beings with a bird's head and a human form.

The Manaia is regarded as a kind deity protecting the people and helping them communicate with ancestors on the other side. It is also a holder of great spiritual energy and is a guardian against evil.

I bought my fiance a greenstone Manaia, to wear to work as a Deputy Sheriff, fitting really!

To order your own unique Manaia, Click Here!
It will cost you about $100US.

Don't forget, every carving comes with a traditional style cord, a woven flax presentation bag and a description of the meaning or story behind the design. Perfect!

Click below to go directly to the Bone Carvings section to check out all other designs.

Greenstone is such a majestic and almost magical stone. It is believed that a carving which is worn with respect or given and received with love, takes on part of the spirit of those who wear or handle it. This makes greenstone a unique gift that can be passed down through your family for generations to come.

By being gifted in this way, the Maori people believe it becomes a spiritual link between people spanning time and distance. A carving that has been worn by family or tribal members over many generations contains the spirit of all of those people and is truly a great and powerful treasure.

New Zealand Greenstone is also known as "Jade" or "Pounamu" in Maori. The beauty of Pounamu is unsurpassed with its semi translucent look and swirls of green.

It is predicted that the source of greenstone will soon run out, so, if you are interested in securing a treasure for your family heirloom, at a reasonable price, then now is the time to purchase ... Click below!


This Hei Matau (Hook) Pendant is a stylised fish hook jade carving which represents prosperity, abundance, fertility and strength. It is also seen as a good luck charm, particularly for those traveling over water. Hei-Matau are symbols of power and authority which are held in great reverence by the Maori people.

This one will set you back about $200US, but is a priceless and unforgettable gift that will be remembered for years to come! CLICK HERE to get yours now!

All of these New Zealand Maori and Pacific Island jewelry designs are created in sterling silver.
Each item is an individually hand made piece of jewelry of the highest quality. You can get men's and woman's bracelets, rings, earrings, brooches, even a koru bookmark!



The makers of this jewelry offer this to customers,

"The wearer is given this positive energy from ages gone by and re-created for the present in the purity of silver. To all who wear one of these handmade Maori motif silver jewelry creations, we offer this positive energy in all they do and hope they will accept it and pass it on whenever possible to those around them."

Some of my fav's:


STERLING SILVER KOWHAIWHAI EARRINGS
They have a carved kowhaiwhai design along the top of the earrings. Kowhaiwhai means the continuous koru pattern painted on the rafter (ribs) of a Maori meeting house. The Koru part represents growth and life. $53.95US (Reg. $73.95).



STERLING SILVER KORU BOOKMARK
The 'Koru' design signifies growth and longevity, and means 'A fern unfolding' in English. A popular gift at only $26.95US, great way to save a page in your favourite book!



PAUA AND SILVER KORU BRACELET
The 'Koru' design signifies growth and longevity. Imagine wearing this stunning bracelet on your wrist to your next social function, everyone will love it (trust me)! Costs $178.95US, save $26!


Don't forget, every carving comes with a traditional style cord, a woven flax presentation bag and a description of the meaning or story behind the design. Perfect!

If you want to see other great Maori inspired jewelry, click here to browse the Silver Jewelry section.

You can't visit or truely appreciate New Zealand, (not to mention show it off to everyone!) without some vibrant New Zealand books or DVDs. Products from New Zealand has a huge range of all sorts of print and media, with vivid pictures, accurate information and interesting video. They aren't just your average 'touristy' books, but cover many aspects of our beautiful country, such as flowers, landscapes, birds, animals, even cookbooks!

I won't list too many, but just some that caught my eye!


EDMOND'S ILLUSTRATED COOKBOOK II
Over ninety years ago Edmonds published the first edition of a modest cookery book of economical, everyday recipes that quickly captured the culinary imagination of New Zealanders and soon secured a place in virtually every Kiwi household.

Following the phenomenal success of the Edmonds Cookbook in 1998, the Edmonds Illustrated Cookbook II presents more of the Edmonds heritage, while reflecting the changing tastes of New Zealander's in a fast-moving, global world.

This hard cover will set you back about $55US, and is worth EVERY dollar when you show off to all your friends how good'a cook you are!



NEW ZEALAND SCENIC COFFEE TABLE BOOKS
You can buy a variety of New Zealand coffee table books showing the 'wonders' of the world all compacted into little old NZ. Diverse landscapes, mud pools, geyers, glaciers to white sand beaches, New Zealand has it all...

There are 18 different coffee table books and jourals to choose from, ranging in price from $11.95 to $35.95. So what are you waiting for?



HAVE WE OFFENDED? By Mark Cross
Mark Cross's book: Have We Offended? is a book of paintings by the New Zealand born, Niue based realist painter. It is such an inspiring book, and will certainly ruffle a few feathers and start a conversation with friends and work-mates! Get it now for $33.95 US. Not bad, huh?

If you want to see other great Books, Calendars and Magazines go for it!

Are you an Expat Kiwi who is stuck on the other side of the world (Homesick Kiwi), and would just LOVE to get your hands on the food you used to buy at the Corner Dairy?

Well, be homesick no more! You can stock up on everything from Milo, Crunchie Bars, Weetbix, Wattie's Tomato Sauce, Twisties, Burger Rings, and lest we not forget Marmite! Get your hands on it NOW!

A pack of 3 large bags of Burger Rings, Cheezels and Rashuns for example, will cost ya $8.95US.

A pack of 2 bags of Minties and Pineapple Lumps will cost ya $7.95US. Now you can share them with everyone and they will know what you're talking about when you explain our lollies!


Miss that natural taste for pancakes, toast or baking? A bottle of Chelsea Golden Syrup will cost ya $5.95US.





Remember enjoying a bowl of hot, creamy custard on a cold winter's day? A packet of Edmond's Custard Powder will cost ya $3.95US. I don't have to remind you all the ways you can use custard!

A jar of of 250g Marmite will cost ya $5.95US. Do I have to remind you how long it lasts!

Men really are a hard species to buy for! Often they don't tell us what they want, or aren't really fussed! But Products from New Zealand has some great stuff for that fussy man in your life! He'll be so happy with you when he knows how much trouble you've gone to to buy him something unique!

Now i've done the hard work for you, so go shop!

For the sporty man:
NEW ZEALAND HAKA KIWI BUM WASH AND SHOWER GEL
This will be a winner with guys who love rugby (or any contact sport), or just have a great sense of humor! Where else could you buy 'Bum Wash'?? It's only $9.95!

Every guy who plays rugby (or any contact sport), knows how important it is to keep your bum clean. So much close bodily contact, he would want to be smelling his best 'down there' wouldn't he? Please What you need is some Bum Wash mate - it'll do the job just great!


For the outdoors man:

NEW ZEALAND POSSUM WOOL FASHION BEANIES

You'll be amazed at how warm he'll feel when he slips on one of these Possum Wool Fashion Beanies. Suitable for you and your partner, buy one for him and have fun "borrowing it" when the urge grabs you ... or buy one for both of you!

Costs $44.95US (20% off regular price of $61.95US).




For the business man:

GREEN STRIPE SHEEP MEN'S SILK TIE

Well, we can't have a New Zealand website that doesn't sell sheep stuff can we! Afterall we have 43.1 million sheep - 12 sheep for every man, woman and child in New Zealand!

This 'Green Stripe Sheep' men's 100% pure silk tie, hand painted in New Zealand is is also available in Blue Color. There are plenty of other ties to choose from if you're not sure on the 'sheep' theme!!

It's a great price too at only $41.95US!




Check out other Men's Stuff now!

New Zealand produces a fantastic range of cosmetics and skincare, made of natural products including manuka honey, geothermal mud, Paua, seaweed and kiwifruit. All are beneficial for great-looking skin and smell great too!

Skincare will always be a popular gift for women, and what a massive range they have at Products from New Zealand!

Check out all Cosmetic and Beauty Care Products now!


NEW ZEALAND MANUKA HONEY COSMETICS AND SKINCARE
Manuka is a native tea tree of New Zealand unique to the South Pacific and for many years has been used as a medicinal plant. Manukau honey has the outstanding ability to nourish soothe and heal sensitive skin. It is also an active antioxidant and is able to absorb free radicals which are responsible for skin cell damage. Manuka Honey assists in the growth of new cell and tissue regeneration.

I couldn't just put one product here, as they are all great! One of my favourites is the Manuka Honey Gift Pack With Facial Cream, Hand Cream, Lip Balm and Soap. Priced at only $30.95US, it's a great gift with 4 great products for her to fall in love with!




THERMAL MUD PAMPER PACK
Rotorua Thermal Mud is excellent for use in regenerative skin care as the clays have a very strong affinity for moisture. Thermal mud on drying will generate heat, increasing the blood circulation and perspiration which helps eliminate toxins and other wastes. The clay surface is highly active and will easily absorb excess oils and fatty secretions from within the skin pores. Detoxifying and purifying the mud dries on the skin promoting regeneration of new cells. The sulphur acts as an antibacterial agent assisting in the prevention and elimination of acne.

This Thermal Mud Pamper Pack contains Thermal Mud Moisturizer, Face Scrub and Face Pack, and is a great buy at only $13.95US.




PAUA FLAX BASKET
Beneath the waters of New Zealand the native shellfish Paua, a species of Abalone unique to New Zealand, is found. Paua is highly valued for its therapeutic qualities. For many centuries Chinese natural medical experts have promoted Abalone as a seafood rich in minerals and vitamins for vitality, improved eyesight and heath enhancement of the liver and the spleen.
Paua is high in energy and is extremely rich in concentrated marine proteins and vitamins.

Over the years research has found protein extracted from marine sources is extremely rich in elastin. Incorporated into a skincare product it is able to help restore the skin elasticity and tone, minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and prevent the visable signs of premature ageing.

Pick up the Paua Flax Basket with Relaxing Bath and Shower Gel as well as a Paua Soap, for only $15.95US.




If you are looking for a gift not related to skin care, why not give her a beautiful
LARGE WOODEN RIMU JEWELRY BOX.
A solid rimu jewelry box with charm and character, the perfect gift for any person. Looks great on the Duchess Chest.

This large New Zealand wooden jewelry box is lovingly handcrafted out of native NZ Rimu wood, lined with velvet and beautifully made especially for that special woman in your life, to store her precious jewelry in. A beautiful gift priced at $124.95US.

There is just so much you can buy at Products from New Zealand! It really is your one-stop-shop for great New Zealand stuff!

I found a few cool products I wanted to show you, visit the
Funky Design section for more fun goodies!



CHAPTER CAPTURE BOOKMARKS
Now this is something with a difference, have you ever seen anything like these before, fun and funky Bambo weaved Chapter Catcher Bookmarks? These Chapter Catchers are made from weaved bamboo and adorned with images from New Zealand, made right here in Aotearoa.

You choose which design you want Koru, Gecko, Flax, Toi Toi. Why not collect a set and have one of each design especially when you've got more than one book on the go! A cheap deal at only $11.95US each!

Funky Design section for more fun goodies!



For something really different, why not buy your pet a
KIWIANA COLLECTION PET CHARM?
All of these New Zealand Maori pet charm designs are created in bone, paua and sterling silver. Each one of these Maori motif jewelry items are individually hand made pieces, to the highest quality.
They are all adorable, and cheap as they range in price from $9.95US to $14.95US.

Buying a gift for someone picky? Not really sure what someone would like? Perhaps you want to reward a co-worker for a job well done?

If you are wanting to purchase a gift for someone and you are overwhelmed by the choices offered at Products from New Zealand, you can easily send them a gift certificate.

A certificate is redeemable for any of the thousands of products on our site.

Girft vouchers range in value from $10 through to $250, and of course you can buy more than one.

You also have the choice of customer service sending the gift certificate via e-mail, and/or, send it via conventional postal mail for free.
Either way, they will be able to redeem it for any of the thousands of items at Products From New Zealand store.

Click below to go and buy one right now!

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What's great about Products from New Zealand, is that they ship vitrually all over the world!

To check out their in-depth shipping policy, CLICK HERE!

Air-mail to the USA, Canada, Western Europe, the UK, Australia and Asia usually takes between 4 and 10 business days. Once you have placed an item in 'Your Shopping Basket', you can then select how fast you want to get your item(s) by. Obviously if you choose the fastest shipping method, the cost of shipping will increase.

To make it a little clearer, here are some examples of products and their shipping costs to the USA (using cheapest shipping fee):


NEW ZEALAND SCENIC COFFEE TABLE BOOKS
TOTAL: $14.95 for Book + $13.30 Shipping = $28.25US.








LONG SLEEVE POSSUMDOWN COWL NECK JERSEY
TOTAL: $149.95 for Jersey + $15.50 Shipping = $165.45US









STERLING SILVER KOWHAIWHAI EARRINGS
TOTAL: $53.95 for Earrings + $8.10 Shipping = $62.05US.








BURGER RINGS, CHEEZELS AND RASHUNS
TOTAL: $8.95 for chips + $15.50 Shipping = $24.45US.








Now, if you decided to buy all these products together, your total ($227.80US) + Shipping ($41.20) would make a GRAND total of $269US.
You would get a saving of $11.20 by combining products. Makes sense really!

This is what Products from New Zealand says about their store:

"With so many Gift and Craft Shops to choose from, how will you benefit by purchasing from Products From New Zealand.com?"

We can promise you that:

- Your dealings with Products From New Zealand.com will always be friendly, courteous and efficient - we pride ourselves on it !!!

- The items you purchase from Products From New Zealand.com are unique and interesting, made in limited quantity, to an extremely high standard, typically handmade, and often signed by the artist...

- You will get an Email confirmation giving all transaction details, immediately after you place your order with us.

- You have the ability to track the progress of the order (online on our site) from placement to shipment.

- You will get an Email sent to you when your goods are sent from our warehouse.

- You will get an Email sent to you before your warranty expires to make sure that all is OK.

- You will get a mystery gift with every order, as a special thank you from us to you....



What more is there to say!

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