Gift Baskets and Gift Ideas Testimonials
Here are some of the nice things our customers have had to say about us.....
Hi Michelle
Thank you so much for your assistance and very quick response. I
am most grateful and the beautiful little figurine is currently
winging its way to UK for Christmas. I am delighted with the dog
also as he is for a dear friend in NZ for Christmas. I shall
certainly be looking further into all the things you sell and have
in the future. Many thanks again
Chris
Nov '19
Dear Michelle,
I received the parcel today with the eternity
ceramic, it is absolutely beautiful and I wanted to let you
know it has arrived in perfect order and I am so thrilled with
it. Thank you so much for taking so much care in wrapping it,
I couldn't be happier.
Thanks again
Kind regards
Kylie
Australia 29.11.2019
Thanks Michelle,
You had certainly done a great packaging and label job.
We couldn't resist having a small peep, but taking great care, so that the Tui Wrap could easily go back into place! It certainly is appropriate.
We are so very pleased with the Mere and stand. The size, colour, shape and weight are so balanced and very attractive. Quite a find and at the right time for us.
Your efforts and interest have been much appreciated. Please pass on our thanks to all concerned.
I'm sure our grand-daughter will want to keep it on her desk as a permanent reminder of her acceptance to the Wellington Bar.
Again thanks and best wishes for the future.
Peter.
08.11.2019
Hi Michelle, just wanted to let you know we have received 21st Key and we love it.
I can’t thank you and your staff enough thank you for everything we really do appreciate everything you have done and the amazing communication.Thank you once again for everything.
Kind regards
Nicole
Australia
06.11.2019
Hi Michelle,
Received safe and sound.
Thank you for the beautiful wrapping too, much appreciated. I am one very happy customer :)
Have a great day!
Regards
Louise
06.Nov.19
Thank you so much that delivery was super fast, I'll definitely be buying from here again he is going to love this present.
Siobahn22.10.2019
Hi Michelle,
Thank you so for much for all of your help.The engraving is perfect and we love the album.
Kind regards
Susie
14.10.2019
Morena Michelle,
I have received my parcel this morning and I am absolutely amazed with it.
Thank you to you and your team – I love it so much.
Excellent customer service, easy payment options and prompt service and delivery. You guys rock!!!
Nga mihi mahana,
Trisha
Oct 2019
Morning Michelle,
I received my order this morning. I am very happy
with my Roimata bag. And thank you for your great delivery service.
Maata
Australia Sept '19
Kia ora Michelle
The taiaha arrived today and I couldn't be more happier with it.Thank you and your team for exceptional service and a wonderful product.
Nga mihi nui
Carly
15.08.2019
Hello all,
Just received my Haka bear! He is hilarious, I love him. And what a delivery time! My compliments!Regards, Aleida (All Blacks fan from The Netherlands 😊)
1 August 2019
Just to let you that I received the frame and am very pleased with the product and the service.
Thank you.Barbara
New York, USA
July 2019
Good Evening Michelle,
Thank you so much for speedy service! My figurines arrived today and they're perfect, it's a pleasure doing business with you!Kind Regards
Carey
18.07.2019
Hi Michelle
Thank you so much for the updateYour service has been amazing, thank you for everything. I’ll be sure to use you again probably at Christmas as i wont see mum then either.
Have a great weekend
Best regards
Joanne
Iceland 24th June 2019
Dear Michelle,
OMG, my daughters key is absolutely Beautiful. I would like to thank you for the fast, quick and professional help I received from you during my time of choosing and adding to the 21st Key I had chosen.In all the time I have lived in Australia, I have never received an item less than a week of it being sent from NZ ever. This is the first.
Your kindness and patience helped me through a stressful
and emotional time, Thank you so much.
I have recommended your company to a friend who lives 2
hours away from Whangarei...lol...and told her my experiences.
If you were in front of me I would give you a big hug.
Thank you once again, God Bless.
From
Ruia (Australia)
June 2019
Hi Michelle.
May '19
Hi Michelle,
I have received the Key and it is beautiful.....I love it, couldn’t wait to open it and showed my staff here at work and they totally agree.Thank you very much for the prompt service and correspondence you have given over the time it took us to decide, from payment and how fast it took to get here.
Very much appreciated and once again, thank you J
Kind regards
Mel
Australia March 2019
Oh Michelle,
I now have the key. My kids picked it up from the depo. I just love the key!Thank you so much for all you have done for us.
I will feel proud giving it to Reuben tomorrow night.
Claire
Feb '19
When I said yes to being gift wrapped I thought I would see how it looked when it arrived and I never expected such a gorgeous wrapping! Fantastic job and thank you so much!! I showed all my work colleagues and we are all impressed.
Also your service throughout the delivery and all that, exemplary. I will be highly recommending you to my friends and family. Oh, and I'm sure the willow tree gift will be perfect as well once she opens it!
Again Michelle top service and fantastic wrapping, thank you.
Kind regards,
Michele
Very pleased with the prompt service and communication I received from you. The item arrived much earlier than expected.
Samantha
Whangarei, 13.12.18
Thanks for your guys service.. turned up yesterday love the end product.
Cheers Mike (Australia)
December '18
Excellent service and communication!
Have a great Christmas and New Year.
Samuel 12.12.18
I am THRILLED & it is such lovely quality. I’m sure my friends celebrating their 50th anniversary will be so pleased too.
Dec '18
Hi Michelle,
I
received the key this morning and I am absolutely pleased with it. The paua engraving is exquisite, I can't thank you enough. Your
correspondence and service are second to none. I have already
recommended you guys to a number of my whanau who will be celebrating
21st birthdays soon.
Once again thanks to you and your great team at Gifts on Rathbone.
J.Kingi
27-Sep-18
Hi Michelle
Just a quick note to say thank you so very much for your services.
Both of the keys have arrived and I am over the moon with how they have turned out
Thank you again, I will use you guys again and will recommend your website.
Have a great weekend.
Racheal
Australia 14th Sept 2018
Chris 03.08.2018
Invercargill 27.07.2018
Hi Michelle,
I've just ordered a 21st key over the phone
and wanted to thank you for your awesome
service! The lady made it so easy for me to
order. I really appreciate your help!
I received the key at the beginning of last week....AMAZING! You
guys are AWESOME! And the key is BEAUTIFUL! I'm one HAPPY customer.
Thanks again!
Have a great week,
Debbie (Australia)
July 2018
Michelle,
Thanks very much. Present was received bang on time and
greatly appreciated by the recipient (my aunt)!
Much obliged and kind regards,
Annette
June '18
Thank you so much. Key arrived safe and sound this
morning. Loved the wrapping and the message. Key is wonderful
great product. Thanks for answering my questions so promptly. I
will definitely recommend your company to my friends.
Cheers
Andrea 5th May 2018
Hi Alice,
Thank you so much for all your help. You have some great gift ideas on
your website and the frame I got was just what I was looking for.
You've made buying a gift for someone from the other side of the world very easy!
Thanks again
Bernard
May 2018
Hi there just a quick one to say a Very Big
THANK YOU.
The two wee Kapa Haka outfits are amazing! And we are
looking forward to our wee girls wearing them. Great quality an good
price. They are just gorgeous.
Kind regards
Alesha
11.4.18
Hi Michelle,
My friend advised the parcel has arrived!
Thank you so much for your service! Also the gift wrapping is perfect!
Cheers,
Michelle (Australia)
09.04.18
Hi Michelle,
Just a little note to express my appreciation for
the way in which you handled the ordering and delivery of the
key in such a professional and efficient manner, and on such
short notice!
Well done and thank you very much, and I have no
hesitation in recommending your business.
Ebony loved her key!
Kind regards
Ngapera
08.04.18
Hi Michelle,
This was fabulous service and communications. Product
arrived so well packaged.
Cheers, Kim
27-Mar-18
Dear Michelle & Team at Gifts on Rathbone
Firstly, I would like to apologise for not emailing earlier.
I would like to thank you all so much for the excellent service you have given me. You have outstanding customer service and I would recommend your Gift Shop to others. The presentation (Gift Wrapping) was beautifully gift wrapped. I had to carefully unwrap it so I could have a look then wrap it up again.
Thank you so much for the 21st Wahaika on Base, engraved with my daughters name and birth date in Paua. It looks beautiful and I can't wait for present it to Karla on her 21st in June. I know she will love it. Can you please pass on my gratitude and praises to everyone who was involved in making this beautiful piece into something more beautiful and treasured piece of art.
Thank you also for making it possible for Harlem to collect and not have Karla seeing her 21st Gifts. I definitely will purchase from you again. As I said in our conversation, Auckland gets enough of my money and I would rather support a region when spending my money and Whangarei is dear to my heart and happy to spend my money in your town.
Again, thank you so much and I want you to know that I do appreciate your great customer service you gave me.
Kind Regards
Ann Habgood (Auckland)
Thanks Michelle
My mum said it was wrapped
beautifully and she says they are gorgeous.
Have a great week 😊
Regards
Ally
Feb'18
Thanks got the key the next day Very happy with it thank you
Debbie
24.1.2018
Thanks again
Veronica.
Sydney, Australia
January 2018
Hi Michelle
I would just like to congratulate you and your staff on the amazing
service you provide.
My parcel arrived today and that is amazing service. Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas
Kind regards
Annie
December '17
Hi Michelle,
I wanted to say thank you!
I received Jesse's key today and it's
beautiful.
Please thank everyone who worked on this, I'm
absolutely stoked and I'm sure my family will be too.
I've got 2 more teenagers and I'll be coming to
you again when it's their turn.
Maria, Australia, 11.12.2017
Hi Michelle just to let you know that the key is received and
lovely!
Thank you for all your help with our order, much appreciated
and will definitely be purchasing again.
Regards Anne
Nov '17
Good morning Michelle,
Sorry for the late reply but I've only just
picked up the key from couriers due to moving and I would like
to thank you from the bottom of my heart. We are just in aw of
the your product thank you for making this process just a
delight and joy you will hear from us again in the future ....
Claudine
November 2017
Hi,
Just one more email.
The outfit arrived today. And my little granddaughter was blown away by it.
I love the food strong Velcro you have used. It will be useful for a number of
years. She will be 3 in December.
Once again
Thank you for all your help
Kind regards
Karen x
United Kingdom October 2017
Hello,
Today I have received the shot glasses in good condition!! (and so
quickly). You wrapped them extremely well.
Thank you very much for this excellent service!
Kind regards,
Aleida
Netherlands 27.07.17
Hi
Michelle
The Matua has
arrived safe and sound and looks fantastic
thankyou so
much for all your wonderful communication and advice very much appreciated - and
your awesome customer service :):)
Have a
wonderful day
Jackie
06.07.2017
Received this morning, I am very impressed that it made its way from
Whangarei to Carterton overnight.
Am very happy with my purchase, thank you
Jocelyn
22.06.2017
Hi Michelle
Patu arrived safely, thanks for your help and awesome service.
Regards
Grahame
May 10 2017
Hi Michelle,
A quick note of thanks for your fantastic service and delivery.
Wonderful!
Kind regards,
Terry
16.02.2017
Hi,
Have received my Key!
Absolutely love it and want to
applauded your customer service and turn over time!
Will recommend you highly!
All the best
Emma
February '17
This was our first using this company and it won’t be the last. It felt like I
was buying from an actual store and it had so many personal touches from the
well written card, to the amazing wrapping and the personal emails. To top if
off they even refunded us without us knowing we were supposed to be refunded.
This will be our first port of call when buying for our NZ family.
Tim
Hong Kong 19.01.2017
Hi there Michelle,
I received the key for my daughter today (opened it of course) and I am absolutely stoked with it, please pass on my thank you to the craftsman, awesome work. Merry Christmas to you all at ‘Gifts on Rathbone’
Kind Regards
Debbie
December 2016
Thanks Michelle,
Beautifully packaged parcel arrived today. Lovely gift
wrapping and card exactly as requested,
I am sure this gift will be a great hit
with my granddaughter.
Regards Carol
07.10.16
Parcel just arrived, exceptional service all around thanks you very much,
the chocolate topped it off! Haha. It's rare to received such great service
these days unfortunately and I believe that you should give credit where it is
due!
Regards
Jack 10.05.2016
Hi Michelle
Thank you so much we all love the key it arrived yesterday my son is very
happy with his key the paua in his name is awesome absolutely love it thank you
for your prompt service and your attention to detail was the best I will
definitely tell all my whanau who live here across the ditch about your
excellent products and service as it is rare to find thank you again.
Rachel
Australia
March 2016
Hi Michelle,
Just letting you know that we did receive the key on Monday and on time as you had promised,
I would like to say I’m very impressed with your service you have provided, everything you guys have done from the ordering of the key on line, keeping me up to date with progress and just with your professionalism throughout the entire process which has made it a very pleasurable experience dealing with you guys,
Regards.
Ernie 10.03.2016
Hi Michelle,
I received my parcel today. It's exactly as pictured which is great and the
quick delivery was even better.
Thanks again!
Regards,
Elizabeth 23rd Feb 2016
Hi Michelle
I have just received the 21st Crescent - it looks fantastic!
Thank you so
much for your quick service, refunding the $10 for engraving and making the
process so quick & easy.
The chocolate was also a lovely touch!
It was a pleasure dealing with you & I would not hesitate to recommend
your company.
Cheers
Karen
Feb 2016
Hi Michelle.
I live in Brisbane Aus and traveled home to NZ for
Xmas and Kaynes 21st.
I had the key delivered to my Mums and we presented
it to my son Yesterday.
I just wanted to thank you.
Thank you for the service you provided in the
purchase of this key , you showed care and thoughtfulness to level rarely
seen
And even more rarely appreciated.
As a customer l was blown away by your service and
you are a credit to this company but even more so a credit to your family
And yourself.
Thank you so much.
Ka Kite
Doug Bettridge
29.12.2015
Thanks Michelle – what a pleasure it’s been dealing with you. Professional, communicative and really smooth in terms of process – I was kept informed every step of the way. And I’m not just saying that because of the Roses’ chocolate unexpectedly included with my order, yum!
My line of work is around training people in ‘customer experience’ and I would have to say, my experience with you would be hard to beat!
Thanks,
Christy
December 2015
Good morning Michelle,
The courier dropped the present off this morning. It is beautifully
wrapped.
I would recommend your business to anyone wanting something special at
short notice.
Many Thanks.
Have a great day.
Kiri
December 2015
Dear Michelle,
I would like to Thank You from the bottom of my heart..
Both Poncho's arrived today.. They are just as I remember.. I so much appreciate
your honesty.. I forwarded a copy of your business card to my family in New
Zealand.. for future purchases.. I am still yearning for the red..I asked my
Auntie Helen to drop in to see it when she is in town.. and if she thinks it is
a good red for me .. she will let me know and I will order it... I also love the
possum gloves with the possum fur around the cuff.. My Aunt sent me a few pairs
and they now have holes in them... lol
Merry Christmas and Thank you..
Honesty in online ordering is always a concern.. and you were more than honest..
and especially helpful.
Lisa jane
Canada Nov 2015
Kia ora Michelle; I just wanted to say thank you very much for all your efforts
with my order.My brother received his gift and according to my sister in-law
loved everything.The slippers fit perfectly. Once again thank you so much.
Suzane
Australia Nov '15
Hi Michelle
Thank you for sending through the tracking number. I
appreciate both albums being able to go under the one courier ticket.
Many thanks for your help with organising the albums, your service is
fantastic! I know our parents are going to love the albums!!
Thanks once
again,
Regards,
Kara Sept 2015
Hi ladies,
Just wanted to let you know that my Dad has received his gorgeous gift
basket and was absolutely delighted with its presentation and yummy
contents...
As expected, the fudge was enjoyed within minutes And he's excited to use the cooler bag on Monday at
work....
Thank you for the quick easy process and the speedy communication. You've
found a new long term customer and I'll certainly be letting my friends and
family here in Australia know where to go for their online purchases...
Have a wonderful Friday,
Kind regards from sunny Queensland (sorry, but it's beautiful here
lol)
Sarita.......
Sept '15
Hi Michelle,
I received my parcel today as promised, the figurine is
beautiful. Its a gift for my daughters birthday in October with others I
purchased through your store which are three gorgeous wee boys, these figurines
all represent her family.
I appreciate the careful wrapping and posting
of my parcels and your very prompt service I am truly grateful and I thank you
so much for the care taken.
Kind Regards
Anita
August 2015
Kia ora Michelle,
Wow what fabulous service you’ve provided! Wonderful thank you.
I got the call early this morning from Rangiora Equestrian and have picked it up. You obviously put a lot of effort, pride and care in the way you wrap your products, protect them and deliver them promptly. Thank you for the great and punctual service and equally for your superb communications around what you were doing where, when and how.
Arohanui from a happy customer.
Brennan
July 2015
June 2015
March 2015
I have purchased from Gifts On Rathbone on two occasions and both times I have found them to be extremely fast & efficient. They have a great personal service element to their business, unlike other online retailers and are happy to ‘go the extra mile’to provide exemplary customer service. An item I wished to buy was out of stock and they contacted me a few months later when stock was available to see if I still wanted to purchase it which I was thrilled about! I can’t recommend this business highly enough!! Buy with confidence!!
Angela Cummins January 2015
Hi Michelle, OMG I LOVE IT, as you said the wood is lovely, thank you so much for the hassle free service and the prompt shipping, I will surely be telling my friends and family all about the great choice I made when I called Gifts on Rathbone yesterday. Thank you again and have a super week. Rachel September 2014
Hi Michelle, Just wanted to say a huge “thanks”. Frame arrived on Thursday, beautifully wrapped, and was unwrapped today by the parents who love it.... An excellent product, and excellent service. Thank you !! Regards, Debby September 2014
Thank you so much, it is for her birthday and that will be perfect timing. Have a wonderful day…you just made mine! J Suzanne July 2014
Thank you very much for ur service and quick delivery! I love the Toki :) its the perfect gift to our employees as we will no longer be working for them. Also my daughter is happily enjoying the chocolate attached as well thank you Jo :):):) Very happy customer and I will be buying from u guys in the future. Respectfully yours Wahati. May 2014
Morning, just a quick note to say a big Thank you. And how pleased I am with my cloak, amazing and it will become an important part in our family. Great service, people, thank you..Deb May 2014
Hi Michelle
Hi Michelle, It arrived and looks beautiful. Thanks so much for your awesome service. Kind Regards Sharleen February 27th 2014
Hi Michelle, Thank you so much, you guys are awesome with your service. Best Regards Maureen 28th Jan 2014
Hi Michelle, Thanks so much, brilliant service. It was a Christmas gift for my mother in law who has just been moved from a retirement village in Auckland up to Whangarei so I’ll definitely be using your services again in the future.Merry Xmas to you too. I’m feeling quite homesick for good old NZ at this time of year. Kindest regards Sue - Australia Dec '13
Hi, I am delighted with cup cake girls that has arrived safe and sound thank you so much for such great fast service and for the little chocolate (I ate it !! )I would not hesitate to buy from you again and I am more than happy to recommend you to everyone. Thanks Heaps Susan 1st October '13
Hello Michelle / Meera I have just received the 'Old Coots' gift I purchased from you. Thank you for such lovely and efficient service. I really appreciate it. Jocelyn 28th August 2013
Hi Michelle The parcel arrived. It is beautifully wrapped. Thank you for great service. Many thanks Marg July 2013
Thank you :-) I love being able to order so confidently with you guys :-) Carrie May 2013
Hi Michelle, Hope you are having a nice day! Just wanted to let you know that the album arrived today and it is perfect!! Thank you so much for all your help J
Yours Sincerely; Trudy McRandle October 2012
With best wishes Debbie
Parcel received - much thanks again. Really appreciate the smooth order and delivery process and especially the prompt and kind replies to my queries/questions!
I shall certainly be a returning customer in the future to Gifts on Rathbone.
Excellent service!
Kind regards Evelyn April 2011
Thank you very much. It was just what I wanted.
I received it today and the cute little chocolate just made my day.
I will definitely be ordering more from you in the future.
Kind regards Eva Mar '11
Cheers Penny
Kind Regards Clive Sharpe Executive Principal Gifted Kids Programme Sept '09
Kind Regards, Dolores Salazar United States Jan '10
Hi Michelle,
Thank you again so kindly.
Best wishes,
Lester
July 09
Singapore
Dear Michelle and Girls
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP WITH CHRISTMAS 2008!!!!
Mum was DELIGHTED, she thought I had spent at least 250.00 dollars on the Christmas Basket when in actual fact 150.00!!! When mum told me the basket looked so expensive, I couldn’t thank you all enough!!! (Mum loves how everything is wrapped so beautifully and with care). The
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, will be back at Easter for the Easter bunny basket with flowers!!! (Sorry, just when you thought it was safe to return to work after Christmas).
Hope you all had a lovely Christmas, with some sunshine!!!
A BIG hug to you all and a slap on the back for a job well done!!!
xxx
Geraldine
Sweden
Hi Michelle,
Yes, you can certainly let people know that it was good being able to contact a business where a person was willing to go out of their way to help.Being so far away from Whangarei over here in Perth our thoughts were to make sure our Father/Father in law would receive a basket of flowers and goodies and a card to brighten his day.It`s a worry when a family member undergoes surgery and is in hospital and even worse when you can`t just go to the hospital to be there to support them.People like you restore my faith in human nature.Thankyou for delivering the basket and brightening up which was probably the worst day in my Father in laws life.That personal touch is what a business should be all about and money just can`t buy it.Thankyou very much."
Regards,Kerry Hayes,Cottesloe,Perth,Western Australia. Oct 2008
Dear Michelle
”Thank you so much!!!! Mum loved her present and said it was beautifully presented and she LOVED the lotions. Will be doing all my future shopping with you guys! Hope you can get the flower service as well, will keep my fingers crossed for you.
Can't tell you how much I appreciate your care and service.
We are having a heatwave in
Geraldine
Thank you for your email, just wanted to let you know that I trawled through about a hundred websites in NZ to find something to send to my family for xmas and I kept coming back to your site (great packaging, value for money and easy to use website) - very impressed so far with my ordering experience. I work for a mail order company in the
Warm Regards,
Susan
Michelle,
Kind regards
Derelee Potroz-Smith
Wellington August 2007



