# The Hive NZ \| Shop Small \& Support Small Kiwi Brands: The Hive NZ is your home for shopping small\. Discover a curated marketplace of unique products from small Kiwi brands\. From handmade crafts to boutique finds, support local and shop small New Zealand\.

> Support local with The Hive NZ\! Discover an online marketplace featuring products and services from kiwi businesses\. Shop Small New Zealand

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## Pages
- [A\-Z DIRECTORY OF NEW ZEALAND BUSINESSES](https://thehivenz.co.nz/a-to-z-directory-of-new-zealand-businesses/)
- [Behind the Business](https://thehivenz.co.nz/behind-the-business/)
- [Business Advice Blog](https://thehivenz.co.nz/business-advice/)
- [Blogs](https://thehivenz.co.nz/blogs/)
- [Home OLD](https://thehivenz.co.nz/)

## Posts
- [Behind the Business: An Interview with SJD Enterprises](https://thehivenz.co.nz/behind-the-business-an-interview-with-sjd-enterprises/): In this edition of 'Behind the Business', we meet the team behind SJD Enterprises, a New Zealand small business bringing practical solutions to Kiwi homes for over 30 years\. From their highly\-regarded pain relief gels like Soothing Gel and Bees Ease to versatile household essentials like Goodlook wax, discover the story, passion, and future goals of this homegrown brand\.
- [The Great Charcoal Nuke ](https://thehivenz.co.nz/the-great-charcoal-nuke/): The proces I go through to make my own DIY potting mix\.    Charcoal and lime are included in my 10 components\.
- [The Competitive Edge: Why Your Rivals Are Your Greatest Asset](https://thehivenz.co.nz/benefits-of-competition-small-business-nz/): See how small business competition benefits your brand in the NZ market\. Learn how marketplace clustering drives traffic and why rivals validate your niche\.
- [The 10/90 Rule: Why Your Effort is the Real Key to E\-commerce Success](https://thehivenz.co.nz/the-10-90-rule-why-your-effort-is-the-real-key-to-e-commerce-success/): Learn why building a business is 10% platform and 90% effort\. Explore 2025 NZ e\-commerce statistics and tips to increase your conversion rates on The Hive\.
- [How to Ruin Your Brand in 5 Minutes: Social Media Mistakes Kiwi Businesses Must Avoid](https://thehivenz.co.nz/how-to-ruin-your-brand-in-5-minutes-social-media-mistakes-kiwi-businesses-must-avoid/): Recently, Kiwis on social media witnessed a masterclass in what not to do\. A prominent online retailer went viral in local groups for all the wrong reasons\. This guide breaks down the essential social media do's and don'ts to help your new business thrive, build trust, and avoid becoming the next negative viral thread\.

## Templates
- [Information Hub Footer](https://thehivenz.co.nz/?elementskit_template=information-hub-footer)
- [Information Hub Header](https://thehivenz.co.nz/?elementskit_template=information-hub)
- [Sitewide Header](https://thehivenz.co.nz/?elementskit_template=header-vendor)
- [Sitewide Footer](https://thehivenz.co.nz/?elementskit_template=footer-vendor)
- [Grey Template \- Landing Page \- HEADER](https://thehivenz.co.nz/?elementskit_template=grey-template-landing-page)

## Products
- [Infinity scarf black/white \- one\-off](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product/black-infinity-scarf-handmade/): Handcrafted infinity scarf made from a variety of different fabrics that create an intriguing composition of colour and pattern\. Chunky and cosy\.
- [Infinity scarf black/maroon \- one\-off](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product/black-purple-infinity-scarf/): Handcrafted infinity scarf made from a variety of different fabrics that create an intriguing composition of colour and pattern\. Lightweight and elegant\.
- [Cushion \- Denim/Wool Combo Crab Design](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product/cushion-denim-wool-combo-crab-design/): Handmade cushion, made from pre\-loved denim \(jeans\) and vintage woolen blankets\. Original design\.
- [Womens Levis Demi Curve Straight Leg W26](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product/womens-levis-demi-curve-straight-leg-w26/): \<p\>Women's Jeans sz 26\</p\>
- [Women’s Levi’s 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans W32](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product/womens-levis-311-shaping-skinny-jeans-w32/): \<p\>Women's Jeans size 32\</p\>

## Docs
- [Facebook](https://thehivenz.co.nz/docs/vendor-information-hub/social-media-guide/facebook-business-guide/)
- [Social Media; How to make it work for you](https://thehivenz.co.nz/docs/vendor-information-hub/social-media-guide/)
- [How to Run Facebook Giveaways: Small Business Rules \& Strategy](https://thehivenz.co.nz/docs/vendor-information-hub/social-media-guide/facebook-business-guide/facebook-giveaway-guide-small-business/)
- [Flat Rate Shipping Guide](https://thehivenz.co.nz/docs/vendor-information-hub/store-set-up/shipping/flat-rate-shipping-guide/)
- [Advanced Flat Rate: Scaling Your Costs](https://thehivenz.co.nz/docs/vendor-information-hub/store-set-up/shipping/advanced-flat-rate-scaling-your-costs/)

## Categories
- [ALL BLOGS](https://thehivenz.co.nz/category/blogs/)

## Tags
- [small business](https://thehivenz.co.nz/tag/small-business/)
- [Business Advice](https://thehivenz.co.nz/tag/business-advice/)
- [celebrate business](https://thehivenz.co.nz/tag/celebrate-business/)
- [Gifts](https://thehivenz.co.nz/tag/gifts/)
- [new zealand](https://thehivenz.co.nz/tag/new-zealand/)

## Brands
- [Nix Dungeon](https://thehivenz.co.nz/brand/nix-dungeon/)
- [Pertikau Workshop](https://thehivenz.co.nz/brand/pertikau-workshop/)
- [Hashtag Print NZ](https://thehivenz.co.nz/brand/hashtag-print-nz/)
- [Kat's Flora](https://thehivenz.co.nz/brand/kats-flora/)
- [Crafty Ideas](https://thehivenz.co.nz/brand/crafty-ideas/)

## Product categories
- [Small Kiwi Business](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product-category/small-kiwi-business/)
- [Our VIP Brands \(Pro\+ BOOST\)](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product-category/brands-on-the-hive-nz/)
- [Gifts for Adults](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product-category/gifts-more/gifts-for-adults-nz/)
- [Gifts \& More](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product-category/gifts-more/)
- [Home \& Living](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product-category/home-living/)

## Product tags
- [Gift](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product-tag/gift/)
- [Mugs](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product-tag/mugs/)
- [Nix Dungeon](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product-tag/nix-dungeon/)
- [Denim](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product-tag/denim/)
- [Offensive](https://thehivenz.co.nz/product-tag/offensive/)

## Store Categories
- [Small Kiwi Business](https://thehivenz.co.nz/store-category/small-business/)
- [Gifts \& More](https://thehivenz.co.nz/store-category/gifts-and-more/)
- [NZ Made](https://thehivenz.co.nz/store-category/nz-made/)
- [Home \& Living](https://thehivenz.co.nz/store-category/home-living/)
- [Personalised/Custom Made](https://thehivenz.co.nz/store-category/personalised-custom-made/)

## Tags
- [nz small business](https://thehivenz.co.nz/doc-tag/nz-small-business/)
- [Vendor Shipping](https://thehivenz.co.nz/doc-tag/vendor-shipping/)
- [The Hive NZ](https://thehivenz.co.nz/doc-tag/the-hive-nz/)
- [vendor exposure](https://thehivenz.co.nz/doc-tag/vendor-exposure/)
- [facebook compliance](https://thehivenz.co.nz/doc-tag/facebook-compliance/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://thehivenz.co.nz/sitemap_index.xml)