Who we are
Celebrate Aotearoa is a proudly New Zealand-owned gift shop, with a store in Glen Innes, Auckland. We specialise in showcasing the richness of New Zealand, Māori, Pasifika, and local artisan craftsmanship. Offering authentic, locally made and sourced abroad gifts and artworks that 'Celebrate Aotearoa'
What Sets Us Apart
We are a platform that mindfully hosts a community of creators, artists, and makers from Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Our collection celebrates Māori and Pasifika artistry alongside other local and independent voices, each sharing their stories through handcrafted pieces.
What sets us apart is that everything has been carefully curated by the owner, Czarina Wilson, who brings over 20 years of experience in the creative sector and more than a decade in buying and retail. This year, Czarina made a return to her design roots, debuting at New Zealand Fashion Week with The Kāhui Collective, further showcasing her commitment to uplifting and celebrating creativity across Aotearoa and the Pacific.
Our Value to Customers
At Celebrate Aotearoa, we provide a unique shopping experience where every purchase connects customers with the people and cultures behind the art.
Whether you're looking for a meaningful gift or a special piece for yourself, our collection offers high-quality, local and internationally sourced items that celebrate identity, heritage, and craftsmanship.
While not everything is 'Made in New Zealand'. 99% of our products are New Zealand Businesses, and we have staff on hand that can direct you to exactly who what and where our goods are from and by. Thank you for supporting local.
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Pictured owner Czarina Wilson with
2023 Celebrate Aotearoa's 2degrees Auckland Business Chamber,
Peoples Choice Finalist Award 2023
Over the past few years, Celebrate Aotearoa has proudly hosted and supported a series of pop-up markets - vibrant events that bring together our community of makers, artists, and small business owners right here in Glen Innes.
Since our very first pop-up, which welcomed over 200 market-goers in our first year, we’ve continued to grow and evolve. Our pop-ups have showcased a beautiful mix of experienced vendors and first-time creatives, each adding their own unique energy and talent to the space.
These events have never been about profit, they’ve been about connection, collaboration, and community. Each market is an opportunity to meet other creatives, share ideas, and celebrate local entrepreneurship while offering the community a chance to shop small and support local. We have also shared our experience via mentorship with the newbies to build sustainable business practice for themselves and their families.
We’re proud of how far we’ve come and look forward to continuing to create spaces where creativity, culture, and collaboration thrive.
Malo,
Czarina