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.

Wellington Trade Aid Trust - Volunteer Trustees wanted

Are you passionate about fair trade, social justice, and changing the world by working with like-minded people? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for enthusiastic and committed people to volunteer on the Trade Aid Wellington Trust, particularly in the role of Human Resources representative or Health and Safety representative. You’ll join a team of five other volunteer trustees who are also passionate about fair trade and social justice, and happen to share a love of Trade Aid chocolate!

The ideal candidates would be able to commit to attending monthly meetings and supporting with store and community events, for at least 12 months (negotiable). If you are interested, please send a brief paragraph about why you would like to volunteer with us and whether you are particularly interested in either the HR or H&S roles, and a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Introducing Rebecca!

One reason to follow us on Instagram () is getting to know our team better. Every week we will introduce you to someone new.

Starting with the incredible Rebecca. This is what they had to say about volunteering with us:
"Hi Everyone. I'm Rebecca and I have been volunteering at Trade Aid for about a month now. I love the warm and welcoming atmosphere and the friendly environment! The highlights of volunteering here in Wellington for me are serving and helping customers, organising displays and learning about fair trade! :)"

We also happen to be looking for more volunteers. Contact us if you are interested in joining the team!

As usual, we are going a bit against the grain. Our opening hours are extending on weekends!

We will now have a late night on Friday (open from 9am until 7pm), be open on Saturdays from 9am until 6pm and Sundays from 10am until 5pm.

Perhaps, behind every cloud there is a rainbow!

Don't you just love these new purses? 😊

Meri Kirihimete from the Wellington Trade Aid team! We will be taking a little break for the holiday and opening up again on the 29th.

We will also be closed for some days over New Year's.

Our holiday hours are:

December 25th- December 28th CLOSED.

December 29th OPEN 9AM-6PM.
December 30th OPEN 9AM-6PM.
December 31st OPEN 9AM-4PM.

January 1st - January 4th CLOSED.

Our normal opening hours will resume from January 5th.

Thank to those who have visited us over the last months, we look forward to seeing you again very soon!

Need some inspiration for the office Secret Santa? We have some $10 gift ideas for you:

• Our new limited edition coffee is a delicious blend of some of our favourite origins (Ethiopia, Guatemala, Mexico), definitely worth a try!
• A bar of our palm oil free soap, available in a wide range of fragrances, is something you can know will be used and looks great with a little star decoration or is perfect paired with an exfoliator bag.
• A bar of our New Zealand made chocolate (in compostable packaging) paired with one of our Christmas decorations is our go-to little gift. All of our chocolate is gluten free, and all dark chocolate is vegan friendly!

For a small gift that will make anyone happy, we’ve got you covered. We will help you find something that is just the right balance, both festive and functional, and bundle them up for you in our natural twine.

We are extending our opening hours this month, every weekend in the lead up to Christmas. Open longer every Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Right up until the 24th, our opening hours are:
• Monday to Thursday 9am – 6pm.
• Friday 9am – 7pm.
• Saturday 10am – 6pm.
• Sunday 10.30 am – 5pm.

Come in a bit later if you want more time to browse and consult with our lovely team.
Whatever form your Christmas will take this year, we are here to help you find exactly what you are looking for. To make your day, or someone else’s, just that little bit more special.

Trade Aid New Zealand updated their business hours.

Yes, we are back open under alert level 2!
We are wearing our masks, keeping two metres distance, and very excited to see you all again.

Next Tuesday we are heading to parliament!

Our plans will adjust as needed to adhere to the Covid Alert level guidelines so keep your eyes peeled for an update from us as things develop.

The good thing about being in Wellington is that it is easy to be political about the things that matter; sometimes all you have to do is show up.

Join us next Tuesday, the 29th of June, as we handover our petition to parliament.

We will be urging the government to address modern slavery in New Zealand supply chains.

You can come out for your lunch break, from 12.30 until 1pm, on the grounds of parliament. Or join the Trade Aid Wellington cohort and walk with us from 82B Victoria Street at 12pm. Rain or shine!

By now we have reached 34,000 signatures, a small number compared to those in modern slavery. This is why a strong presence on the 29th will make a difference, in trying to represent just a fraction of those this petition aims to protect.
Will we see you there?

Happy National Volunteer Week!

It’s that time of the year again when we acknowledge our brilliant team of volunteers, even though every day they provide support that deserves our thanks. This group of individuals keeps our shop and movement going.

Thank you to all our volunteers. Volunteers at all levels: trustees, shop volunteers, volunteers who help with education and events. Whether you’ve been involved for only days or many years, we are lucky to have you here.

On Tuesday night, (before the change in alert level!) many of us met to celebrate the volunteers of Trade Aid Wellington. It was such a pleasure to be in a room filled with so many of our people, so much passion, and warmth and respect. What a team!

Kia Ora Wellingtonians!
We are back in Alert Level 2 as of last night but by now we are all great at it!

Under Alert Level 2 our Wellington store still has a QR code at the door so you are able to use the NZ COVID Tracer app. We have hand sanitiser available for you and we will be observing social distancing in store. Please feel free to wear gloves/masks or whatever you need to feel comfortable in our store. If you are feeling unwell please follow the Ministry of Health's guidelines and refrain from coming into the shop, our helpful volunteers will be happy to help you over the phone!

Keep safe everyone 💛

We are handing over our modern slavery act petition at parliament on the 29th of June (12 days time!) so if you haven’t signed it yet it’s not too late!

You can scan the QR code in-store or follow this link to add your name to the petition.
www.signforfreedom.nz/

We believe that Aotearoa can no longer be silent about modern slavery in our supply chains.
Businesses need to be held accountable and no longer turn a blind eye to their production.

There is no age requirement so this petition is a great way to introduce younger people to social justice ☺️

I figure it is time to introduce myself. I am the new manager of Trade Aid Wellington.

You may recognise me from the Kāpiti store, where I have been involved for the last five years.

Please pop into the shop, and introduce yourself.

My name is Hazel. Easy to remember, just like our bars of milk hazelnut chocolate (never miss an opportunity for product placement!)

Last night we celebrated the end of an era and bid farewell to Christian, our superb shop manager.

It was lovely to celebrate her marathon effort here at Trade Aid Wellington and see so many familiar faces.

On the behalf of everyone at Trade Aid, Thankyou Christian for all the wonderful work you have done for our cause, congratulations on a career well spent! All the best for your retirement ❤️

Kia Ora,
After almost 20 years with Trade Aid, Christian, our beloved Store Manager is retiring.

We are having a drink at Southern Cross Bar on Thursday (April 22nd) 6.30-8.30pm, to celebrate Christian's wonderful time with us all ❤

Anyone who has been a friend of Trade Aid Welly and Christian is welcome to come and see us on Thursday, it will be a lovely evening.