Trade Aid New Zealand

60% off decorative products and 70% off kids' toys and accessories? Ka pai! 🥳

Available only while stocks last. Āta haere! 🧸❤️

📌 Trade Aid Christchurch,
📌 Trade Aid Kapiti,
📌 Trade Aid Nelson,
📌 Trade Aid Palmerston North,
📌 Trade Aid Ponsonby,
📌 Trade Aid Sylvia Park,
📌 Trade Aid Wellington.

Tī tauhokohoko tika? Āe koa! ❤️

Fair trade tea? Yes please! 🫖

40% OFF Quilts – Almost Gone! 🌿

Our handcrafted quilts are 40% off, and we’re down to the last few!

Each quilt is made with care by artisans at Saidpur, Bangladesh, using 100% cotton and traditional block printing techniques. ✨

Available at:
Trade Aid Christchurch,
Trade Aid Kapitil,
Trade Aid Nelson,
Trade Aid Palmerston North,
Trade Aid Ponsonby,
Trade Aid Sylvia Park, and
Trade Aid Wellington. ❤️

📷 Umme Shahima Tripty (right) is the manager of the cutting department at Saidpur Enterprises. She oversees materials, production, and wages for the team, and loves that the job allows her to work close to home and save for the future. Along with her monthly wage of 12,000 Tk, she also benefits from dividends and bonuses, making her role both fulfilling and financially rewarding.

🎄 The holiday spirit has arrived early at Trade Aid!
We’ve got 60% off all our fair trade Christmas products. 🎁✨

Come by and see our range of unique, hand made ornaments.
We’d love to see you! ❤️

Available in-store only - while stocks last.

Find your nearest Trade Aid store here: https://www.tradeaid.org.nz/nearest-shop-stockist/

Today, we’re celebrating an amazing dad who’s making a real difference—meet Damin Clavijo Rangel from our fair trade partner ANEI. Damin joined the co-op hoping to get a fair price for his coffee and improve his skills, and that’s exactly what he’s done!

Thanks to his training, Damin now picks his coffee at just the right time and has built a solar dryer to make it even better. With the extra income, he’s made some great changes at home. Marlenis, his wife, used to cook over an open fire, which was smoky and uncomfortable. Now, they have a new oven with a chimney, making their kitchen safer and cooler.

Damin’s story isn’t just about coffee; it’s about building a community. He works alongside indigenous farmers and Spanish-descended campesinos in ANEI, and together, they’re learning and growing in respect and cooperation. As Alcira Izquierdo, an indigenous Arhuaco member of ANEI, says, "In our community, the better we get to know each other, the more we respect each other too."

Here’s to Damin and all the father figures who work tirelessly to provide for their families and build better futures through fair trade. 💪💚

Happy Father’s Day! 🎉

📷 Damin is photographed with his family: Marlenis Pochis Rangel, his wife, and their two children Yoelis (10 yrs) and Victor (4 yrs). A third child, Yeleinis, was away studying in Valledupar.

He poroporoaki aroha mō te rangatira nui | A Tribute to a Great Leader

Today, with heavy hearts, we acknowledge the passing of Kiingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, a respected leader and a beacon of strength and unity for Aotearoa. His guidance and wisdom have touched many lives, leaving a legacy of manaakitanga, leadership, and aroha for our nation.

As we reflect on his journey, we honour the values he stood for—whakawhanaungatanga (connection), kaitiakitanga (guardianship), and kotahitanga (unity). Our thoughts are with his whānau, the Kiingitanga, and all those who mourn his loss.

Haere, haere, haere atu rā, e te rangatira. Moe mai rā i te rangimārie.

Save big, shop fair ❤️

Stop by your nearest Trade Aid store while stocks last – we’d love to see you.

🛍️ Up to 70% off everything

🐾 60% off selected pets

💧 70% off water bottles & shoppers

🌻 60% off selected pots and planters

🌿 60% off selected baskets

💍 70% off jewellery

Your purchases help support our fair trade partners around the world, so thank you for shopping with purpose.

These offers are available in-store only, while stocks last.
Find your nearest Trade Aid store, see the link in bio ✨

Pssst... don't forget, it's Father's Day next Sunday!
Celebrate Dad with up to 70% off in Trade Aid stores.* ❤️

*Not available online. Excludes food and beverage. While stocks last.

Farewell, Trade Aid Whaingaroa ❤️

After years of serving the Whaingaroa community with beautiful, handcrafted fair trade products, today we’re bidding farewell to this special store. To everyone who has supported us, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

From bustling market days to local events and competitions, Trade Aid Whaingaroa is more than just a shop—it’s been a hub for community connection, education, and passion.

We'd like to extend a massive thank you to our Volunteers: Meredith, Ann, Hazel, Elaine, Sue, Linda, Marg, Judy, Lisa, Sandra, Azedear, Trish, and Jacky. The Whaingaroa team truly are one in a million, and we will miss them dearly.

If you’re in the area, stop by and help us celebrate all the incredible memories and the impact Trade Aid Whaingaroa has had on the community.

Though our shop doors are progressively closing, the fair trade movement lives on(line)!

Keep spreading the word, choosing fair and support ethical trade. 🌍✨

📷 Eloise, store manager of Trade Aid Whaingaroa, and Good Egg recipient, Angela.
Image provided by the Raglan Chronicle.

😭 Grab your tissues, Napier! Today’s the day we say goodbye to our beloved Trade Aid store after 49 amazing years.

We’re keeping the doors open a little longer tonight, until 7 PM, so if you’re in the area, swing by, share some memories, and grab a little piece of fair trade history.

A massive shoutout to our incredible team—Maureen, Patrick, Jeffrey, Avril, Val, Kathryn, Rachael, Margaret, Pam, Jenny, Sylvia, Jan, Mary, Arlie, Clare, Aimee, and Evelyn. You’ve made this store a special part of the community, and we’re so grateful for your hard work and dedication.

Let’s make this last day one to remember! ✨

Guess what? Our reusable, fair trade shoppers and water bottles are 70% off! 🌱✨

Fill your jute shopping bags with goodies and support fair trade and social justice while you’re at it. 👊

Our farmers and producers are always our priority.
Discounts never come at their expense; they're always paid in full. ❤️

Available in-store only, while stocks last!
Find your nearest Trade Aid shop here: https://www.tradeaid.org.nz/nearest-shop-stockist/

📷 Meet Kulsum Khatun, a skilled artisan and dedicated mom of two. 🌟 Kulsum learned to sew at BSRM FTC, part of CORR – The Jute Works, and has been working there since 2015.

“Working here has changed my life. I love having the opportunity to earn a living and provide for my family. I want my daughter to become a doctor, just like her father, the village doctor, and we’ve saved a bit for her education,” says Kulsum.

Located near the India-Bangladesh border, this centre is vital in a region at high risk for human trafficking. Along with entrepreneurial skills, women receive training and awareness on the dangers of crossing the border.

Since 2015, over 200 women have been trained in traditional crafts like hand embroidery (Kantha), batik, and sewing. This training has empowered them to start small businesses from home, making a positive impact on the community.

🌿 Celebrating International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples with ANEI 🌿

Today, we honour the incredible work of our fair trade partner, ANEI, based in Colombia. As a community-based cooperative, ANEI's mission goes beyond producing exceptional coffee. They are committed to preserving the rich cultural heritage of their indigenous peoples (Arhuaco, Wiwa, and Kogui).

Indigenous peoples have a deep connection to the land, often spanning generations, and possess invaluable knowledge about sustainable resource management. 🌎

📷 Meet Alva Izquiredo, a passionate coffee farmer from the Jewrwa region in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. Since joining ANEI’s women’s program in 2019, Alva has become a leader, inspiring her community and enhancing her livelihood. Through fair trade, Alva earns 25% more for her organic coffee compared to local market prices, allowing her to improve her home, farm, and provide education for her children.

ANEI's support extends beyond coffee production. Their food security program provides reliable, affordable and more nutritious food options, while the women's group offers training and a strong support network. As Alva says, "You can see the benefits we receive from ANEI in everything we do here... ANEI’s value is incalculable – it benefits every area of our lives."

On this special day, we celebrate ANEI's dedication to sustainability, cultural preservation, and the empowerment of Indigenous communities. 🌱

🌿 Meet Adelio Ferreira: Champion of Sustainable Sugar Cane 🌱

Adelio Ferreira, an environmental engineer and technical agronomy assistant with our fair trade partners at Manduvira, is making a difference in organic golden sugar production. Starting as an intern in high school, Manduvira supported Adelio through university, offering flexible work and study conditions. Today, he produces sugar cane on his own land as a proud member of the co-op.

"The main benefits I receive through Manduvira include access to tractors and organic compost, which boost my efficiency and production volumes," says Adelio.

Manduvira's technical team works tirelessly to help farmers like Adelio thrive. From soil analysis and compost distribution to innovative projects like drone-delivered fertilisers and a pilot irrigation project, Manduvira is committed to sustainable and efficient farming.

Manduvira is not just growing and processing sugar— they're cultivating a community of empowered, environmentally-conscious farmers. 🌟

🪴 Calling all green thumbs and pet lovers! 🐾

Swing by your nearest Trade Aid store and snag 60% OFF selected pets, pots, and planters! Whether you're looking to add a new member to your plant family or gift your furry pals some fair trade accessories, we've got you covered.

This offer is available in-store only. While stocks last.

Find your nearest Trade Aid store: https://www.tradeaid.org.nz/nearest-shop-stockist/

It's almost time to say goodbye to Trade Aid Whangarei...

As we get ready for our final day of trading in Whangarei, our team—both past and present—gathered for a heartfelt celebration. We shared memories, cherished the connections we've made, and reflected on the positive impact we've had on the Whangarei community and our global trading partners.

If you're in Whangarei, stop by Trade Aid and take home a piece of fair trade history. Plus, enjoy up to 70% off while you can!

Trade Aid Whangarei's last day of trading is Saturday, 27th July.

Thank you to our wonderful Whangarei team for your dedication to the fair trade movement. 💖

A reminder for all of us - people have power, we can create real and meaningful change.

No one should benefit from slavery. Not brands and not consumers. Yet, they do.

New Zealand families are estimated to spend an average of $77 a week on products tainted with slavery.*

We're disappointed by the NZ government's decision to disband the Modern Slavery Legislation Advisory Group. This is a step backward in our fight against modern slavery and exploitation in global supply chains.

Trade Aid has been a relentless advocate for ethical trade for decades. From presenting petitions to Parliament in 1996 and 2007 to rallying 37,000+ signatures with World Vision in 2021, our commitment to eradicating slavery has never wavered.

We call on the government to reconsider this decision. The fight against modern slavery requires unwavering dedication and we seek to collaborate with other like-minded people and organisations to achieve these ends.

So, watch this space…

Learn more about our modern slavery journey: https://www.tradeaid.org.nz/news/modern-slavery-legislation/

*Sourced from World Vision – Risky Goods Supply Chain Report 2023

📷 Walk Free

We were touched by a heartfelt email from Alison, a long-time Trade Aid supporter. ♥️
With our Henderson and Whangarei stores closing this month, we want to celebrate the amazing memories our community has shared with us over the years. Here's a snippet of Alison's story:

"Just wanted to drop a little email to share a memory about Trade Aid, and it is a special memory, even more so now that the retail stores are closing.
When I was 13-14 years old, so this is going back to 1994, I had some pocket money that I would use to buy small Christmas presents for my family. Every year, I would go to Trade Aid in Takapuna, now this is back in the day when the Trade Aid store was up near the intersection with Lake Rd. That store always had cool, ethnic inspired music playing. There was fresh incense burning on the counter, and shelves and shelves stocked with all kinds of exotic treasures from all over the world - polished metal bowls, hand woven rugs, little worry dolls (I bought them!), ceramic nativity scenes from South America. I just loved it, and my little bit of pocket money went a long way in that store. My first purchase was a jute woven coaster for my Mum, and the lady in the store told me it came from Bangladesh. I had to go home that night and look up the country! But I felt oh so good on the inside knowing that my Christmas shopping was helping someone else, somewhere on the other side of the world.

Over the years, I kept going back all through my teens, and 20s and 30s to do my shopping - I always would buy up gifts for family. My 77-year old Mum still has the woven jute coaster on her bedside table I bought back in 1994 and she uses it every night to rest her cuppa tea.
When I bought my home, one of the first purchases for the house was a pair of beautiful noodle bowls with chopstick rest holes, and I still love them.
I have a pair of reindeer which were crafted from dried vines, and they stand pride of place in my hallway every year at Christmas. My tree has a Trade Aid ornament from nearly every year since, yes, 1994.

I'm so sad to hear that Trade Aid is closing their stores, I will miss going to see what's new, and what is still there from my youth. But I'm so grateful that you existed, because you helped me to open my mind and understand there is a much bigger world out there beyond my space in Auckland. I was inspired to travel from visiting your stores and seeing all these beautiful hand made things from far away lands.
Thank you for being such a positive influence to my young teenage mind all those years ago.

All the very best to you,
Alison"

As we bid farewell to our Henderson and Whangarei stores, we'd love to hear your cherished memories too! Share your Trade Aid stories in the comments or tag us in your posts. Let's celebrate the impact of fair trade and the beautiful connections we've made over the years. ❤️

Our cocoa and drinking chocolate are temporarily out of stock online. But... they're worth waiting for!

At Trade Aid, we believe in the importance of maintaining fair prices for both our consumers and the farmers who grow our cocoa. ❤️🧑‍🌾

Learn more about the cocoa price surge and it's impact here: https://www.tradeaid.org.nz/news/surging-cocoa-prices-and-their-impact/

Sunday morning coffee? ☕️👌✨
Choose fair trade!

https://www.tradeaid.org.nz/shop/food-coffee/

Do you know someone who would love to adopt Ricky the Rhino? 🦏🐾

Hand carved by our talented fair trade partners at Undugu in Nairobi, Kenya, Ricky is looking for a new home!

This beautiful piece, currently on display at our Trade Aid Nelson store, is a testament to the incredible craftsmanship of John Ngima and his fellow artisans.

John, pictured here with his impressive hippo carvings, shares his workspace with other skilled woodcarvers and artisans in the Artisan Co-op. It takes him around 7 weeks to complete one of these awesome hippos.

Take Ricky home for just $2699! (was $4499).
1500mm long x 850mm high x 370mm wide.

Come visit Trade Aid Nelson and see Ricky in person!

We've got 60% off selected baskets in store!*

Our unique, high-quality fair trade baskets are handwoven by skilled artisans using techniques passed down through generations.

Each basket is made with love, and buying one helps support fair wages and sustainable practices. 🧺🌱

Come by, take a look, and find a basket that speaks to you!

Thank you for supporting fair trade. ❤️

📷 Promilla is a talented basket artisan working with Prokritee. She crafts about two baskets each day, dedicating three hours to create each one.

Promilla is also a devoted mother to two young sons, aged 4 and 7. Her youngest son currently attends temple education and will join his brother in school when he turns 5. In Bangladesh, education is free only for girls, so Promilla will need to pay for her sons' schooling. She plans to use the income from her basket weaving to help cover these educational expenses.

*This offer is available in-store only. While stocks last.
Find your nearest Trade Aid store: https://www.tradeaid.org.nz/nearest-shop-stockist/

The farewell journey continues as we prepare to say goodbye to our Henderson and Whangarei stores by end of July.

Join us in celebrating the impact and dedication of our beloved managers, shop assistants and volunteers who have shown Trade Aid unwavering support. Their dedication and passion have made each store a unique, vibrant hub of connection and positivity.❤️

🌿 Henderson - Last day of trading: Wednesday, July 24th
🌿 Whangarei - Last day of trading: Saturday, July 27th

You can continue to support Trade Aid and the fair trade movement by purchasing our products online at tradeaid.org.nz or through our stockists.

Thank you for being a part of the Trade Aid family. ❤️

Did you know some teabags contain petroleum-based plastic? 😱

Our range from Tea Promoters India (TPI) uses bags that are plant-based and sealed with a starch-based PLA. They are certified commercially compostable and will break down in home composts and worm farms! 🐛❤️

Tea Promoters India not only pay fair wages to their small-scale farmers, they also take action in their community - including sustainable initiatives!

You can find the TPI range on our website or at your favourite fair trade supporting whole foods retailers and supermarkets! https://www.tradeaid.org.nz/partner-products/tpi/food-tea/

What sustainable swaps are you making this Plastic Free July? ♻️☕

📷 Members of TPI's Tea Workers Welfare Committee.
Back row: Santosh, Bikash, Beriwal.
Front row: Rekha, Promila, Rubita, Anjali.

Thank you for all the support you have been showing our staff and volunteers. Here's some suggestions about how you can help us as we face the eventual closing of our shop, probably by the end of June.

Be kind, and keep the faith! Fair trade is still something to check for with anything you buy.

Come and buy lots at our 40% off all craft sale. All the craft people have already been properly paid - that's the standard fair trade model. You'll be helping us restructure the business to stay in business - our coffee and cocoa wholesale and retail are still going well, to the benefit of thousands of growers and their communities. We will also keep selling craft as much as we can online and via other NZ retailers.

Buy chocolate and other goodies - it is not discounted, but our factory will be closing by June, so get it before it's gone. Very very sad we know.

Keep checking out what's in store - we will have lots more craft arriving for several months yet.

Finally, know how grateful Tradeaid, including our thousands of suppliers - farmers, crafts-people and their communities - are for all your support over the last 50 years. Please help us transition to Tradeaid 2.

Some very sad news - Trade Aid has decided to progressively close all our retail shops, most by the end of June. The Mount Maunganui shop will still be with you for a while yet, but all our retail shops have been badly affected by the general downturn in retail spending. Trade Aid coffee is still an important and viable business and will continue, along with some wholesale and online craft sales.

This is a very sad time for so many people, especially our hugely dedicated staff and fantastic volunteers. We also feel for our producer partners who have been finding it harder to market their wonderful products. We are proud to have supported thousands of people and communities to improve their lives over the last 50 years, and will continue the work for more justice in international trading. The model and means have to evolve, but the cause and commitment remain.

Kia ora koutou,

With Cyclone Gabrielle making its way across the North Island, we have made the decision to temporarily close our store.

We look forward to seeing you when the severe weather has passed.

Stay safe and dry,
Noho ora mai ❤️

Our lovely customer Rachel Hatch is the lucky recipient of our Eco Giftbasket

At our Trade Aid store in Mt Maunganui we have a wonderful group of dedicated volunteers. They work their regular shifts, generously giving their time to Trade Aid. The volunteers provide the customers with great service and care and they are always happy to share their knowledge about Trade Aid and fair trade with our customers. We so appreciate our volunteers and we are grateful for all they do for Trade Aid. So to all our volunteers.... Margaret, Dale, Rebecca, Lorraine G, Jo, Ron, Caleb, Debbie, Diane R, Diane M, Ngaire, Gretchen, Kanta, Pam, Melanie, Te Amorangi, Harry, Lorraine D, Jenny, Lyle, Veronica, Kathy, Jill, Tuo, Julie, Christine, Eva, Anne, Jess, Rosie and Kasey....
thank you, thank you, thank you for your time, commitment and dedication. You make such a difference in so many lives.

Chakra incense, Thai pillow and sunshine. Perfect for a relaxing day, all available in store (except for the sunshine)

A great day here in The Bay, perfect to show our rings, made with natural stones, hanging on a gorgeous jewelery tree and a beautiful wooden cat ring holder

A reminder that your everyday purchases can be the easiest way to make a difference. ♥️

"Buy The Change You Want To See" is an insightful book about how we can transform lives by voting with our dollars. Jane Mosbacher Morris, founder of has devoted her career to creating economic opportunities for vulnerable communities around the world, and in this book, she shares her passion and insights on how we, as consumers, can create positive change too.

Featuring inspiring stories about how victims of modern slavery and labour exploitation have been empowered by economic opportunity, this book offers practical tips on how we can support these communities through our purchases. A highly recommended read for conscious consumers!

A huge selection of potplant holders in store now. From Macrame to Terracotta, delicate stoneware and gorgeous baskets...
Definitely something for everyone!

Did you know?

A cocoa pod is a fruit with a thick leathery rind filled with a sweet pulp that tastes like lemonade. The fruit consists of 30-50 large seeds. Cocoa seeds go through a number of processes before they can be used as the key chocolate ingredient.
The only thing you have to do to have some delicious, organic, fair trade chocolate is: come to our shop in Mt Maunganui. We have such a great selection of flavours, the process of choosing the one you like could be a difficult one....

What does Trade Aid do (besides having great shops with beautiful artisan made products, delicious chocolate and THE best coffee)?

Trade Aid is a social enterprise creating fairness in trade. We work with small food and craft producers around the world, and we support and educate kiwi consumers to join with us in creating a world where trade is fair for all.

Buying a bar of chocolate, a new handbag or a laundry basket really does make a difference for so many people.

Buy good, shop fair trade, shop at Trade Aid.