What the market buys
Pounamu and local stone, contemporary design, bridal, and imported gold and silver, sold through independents rather than chains.
What that means for the box
Pounamu is carved, irregular and often large. A stock interior will not take it — these need a generous cavity with a pad rather than a seat cut for one shape.
Practical considerations
Freight is the practical constraint, as it is for Australia. Sea freight on a full run and air only on samples is the sensible split; plan the lead time around it.
Getting it to New Zealand
Sea into Auckland or Tauranga for a run, air into Auckland for samples. Many shipments transship through Australia, which adds time — direct services exist and are worth asking your forwarder about.
Working with buyers in New Zealand
A small market served by independents, with a pounamu and local-design trade that has its own requirements. Quantities are modest and buyers expect a supplier to say so plainly rather than push a larger run.
Made to your brand
Every box we make carries your name, your colours and your logo, and nothing on it identifies us. Where you are supplying a client under their brand, that is standard OEM work for us.
At a glance
| Factor | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Carved and irregular pieces | Generous cavities and pads over fitted seats |
| Distance from suppliers | Sea freight on runs, air on samples only |
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship to New Zealand?
Yes — we ship worldwide from Hong Kong.
What interior suits a carved stone piece?
A generous cavity with a pad. A fitted seat cut for one shape will not take the next carving.
Do you supply small independents?
Yes. Quantity is agreed per project rather than set by a fixed floor.
Can the box carry our brand rather than yours?
Yes. Nothing on the box identifies us. That is standard for the OEM work we do.
How do you ship to New Zealand?
Sea into Auckland or Tauranga for a run, air into Auckland for samples. Many shipments transship through Australia, which adds time — direct services exist and are worth asking your forwarder about.
Tell us what you need
Tell us what you sell, your brand and roughly what quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.