If you need to send flowers somewhere in New Zealand, ordering direct from a real local florist is often the best way to do it. In many cases, you will get fresher flowers, better value for money, and more personal service when you deal directly with the florist who is actually making and delivering the order.
Buying direct also means you can view the florist's own range, check their pricing, and contact them yourself if you have questions about the flowers, gifts, delivery area, or timing. It keeps things simpler, clearer, and far more personal.
To help customers find genuine florists around the country, we have created this New Zealand florist directory featuring local flower shops in major towns and cities across both the North Island and South Island.
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Over the years, more online order gatherers and middlemen have appeared in the flower industry. These websites often advertise themselves as local florists, but they may simply take your order, keep a commission, and then pass the job on to an actual florist for a lower amount.
That can leave everyone worse off. The customer may pay more than necessary, the local florist receives less for the order, and the final value of the flowers can suffer. Ordering direct with a local florist usually gives you a clearer idea of who is making your flowers and where your money is going.
From our experience as a working florist, many customers are surprised to learn that not all websites advertising flower delivery in a town are actually based there.
Best Blooms is based in Auckland, and we specialise in delivering flowers throughout Auckland and its surrounding suburbs. We know from experience how important flower delivery is. Flowers need to arrive looking fresh, in great condition, and delivered on time by people who understand how to handle them properly.
That is why we focus on Auckland flower deliveries rather than taking online orders for nationwide relay fulfilment. While we have previously worked with traditional relay networks, we chose not to continue offering online flower delivery throughout New Zealand because we could not consistently guarantee the standard of service we expect for our customers.
We also do not send flowers around New Zealand boxed up through standard parcel courier systems. In our view, flowers are not like ordinary freight. They are delicate, perishable, and easily damaged in transit. For that reason, we believe the best option is to order direct from a florist located in the town or city where the flowers need to be delivered.
If you are sending flowers within Auckland, you can shop directly with Best Blooms here: Send Flowers Auckland.
When ordering flowers online, it is not always obvious whether you are dealing with a real local florist or a nationwide order-gathering website. Here are a few simple checks to help you make sure you are ordering direct:
Ordering direct from a genuine local florist helps ensure better value, fresher flowers, and a more reliable delivery experience.
If you are looking for a florist in a smaller town not yet listed, we recommend searching for florists located nearby or in the closest main centre.
Be sure to check that you are ordering from a genuine local florist, not a nationwide order-gathering website, by confirming they have a real shop location and service the area directly, as some websites advertise nationally, but are not actual local florists and simply pass orders on.
Here is our growing directory of local florists across New Zealand. It is designed to help you find a florist directly in the city or town where you want flowers delivered.
Last updated: April 2026
If you notice any changes or would like to suggest a florist, please contact us.
If you notice any listing that is out of date, please let us know so we can keep this page as accurate and useful as possible.
If you notice any listing that is out of date, please let us know so we can keep this page as accurate and useful as possible.
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Best Blooms Florist
571A Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland
Phone: 09 838 9058
www.bestblooms.co.nz
Local Auckland florist delivering across West, Central, East, North Shore and South Auckland.
Bunts Florist
81 Springvale Road, Clyde
Phone: 021 286 8711
www.buntsflorist.co.nz
Samantha Rose Flowers
179 Burnett Street, Ashburton
Phone: 03 307 4020
www.samantharoseflowers.co.nz
Kakariki Flowers
45 Hollands Road, Tinwald, Ashburton
Phone: 03 307 2457
www.kakarikiflowers.co.nz
Mayflower Studio Florist
78 Queen Street, Blenheim
Phone: 03 578 3575
www.mayflower.co.nz
Petal Passion
56 Williams Street, Cambridge
Phone: 07 827 0302
www.petalpassion.co.nz
Andrea's Florist
Avonhead Centre, Christchurch
Phone: 03 358 9408
www.andreasflorist.co.nz
Citywide Florist
342 Lincoln Road, Christchurch
Phone: 03 379 1234
www.citywideflorist.co.nz
Ilam Florist
203 Waimairi Road, Christchurch
Phone: 03 358 5396
www.ilamflorist.co.nz
Jenny Burtt Florist
100 Fendalton Road, Christchurch
Phone: 03 351 7980
www.jennyburtt.co.nz
Amaryllis for Flowers
74B St Andrew Street, Dunedin
Phone: 0800 474 907
www.amaryllisforflowers.co.nz
Estelle Flowers
26 Moray Place, Dunedin
Phone: 03 479 2662
www.estelleflowers.co.nz
Joseph Jones Floral Design
158 Hillside Road, Dunedin
Phone: 03 474 1370
josephjones.co.nz
Miss Reid Florist
418 Princes Street, Dunedin
Phone: 03 477 8449
www.missreid.co.nz
Kora Floral Boutique
2/43 Ballance Street, Gisborne
Phone: 06 863 0233
www.korafloralboutique.co.nz
Country Garden Flowers
12 Lowe Street, Gisborne
Phone: 06 867 0132
www.countrygardenflowers.co.nz
Lily Jackson's Flower Company
17A William Street, Gore
Phone: 03 208 7676
www.lilyjacksonsflowers.co.nz
Flair with Flowers
79 Mackay Street, Greymouth
Phone: 03 768 6319
www.flairwc.com
Amy's Flowers
24 Lincoln Street, Hamilton
Phone: 07 849 8005
www.amysflowers.co.nz
Florist Ilene
129 Commerce Street, Hamilton
Phone: 07 847 5718
www.floristilene.co.nz
Gail's Floral Studio
8 Worley Place, Hamilton
Phone: 07 839 0988
www.gails.co.nz
Flowers By Tanya
242 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings
Phone: 06 878 8787
www.flowersbytanya.co.nz
Zinnia Floral Design
Village Court, Havelock North
Phone: 06 877 6465
www.zinnia.co.nz
Lovell's Flowers
205 High Street, Hawera
Phone: 06 278 6333
www.lovellsflowers.co.nz
Fleur De Lis Florist
109 Revell Street, Hokitika
Phone: 03 755 8885
www.hokitikaflorist.co.nz
Ambrosia Designer Florist
45 Tay Street, Invercargill
Phone: 03 218 3324
www.ambrosia.co.nz
Tudor House of Flowers
229 Elles Road, Invercargill
Phone: 03 218 9293
www.tudorhouseofflowers.co.nz
Essentially Flowers
79 Commerce Street, Kaitaia
Phone: 09 408 0930
www.essentiallyflowers.co.nz
Copseford Flowers
Kapiti Lights, Paraparaumu
Phone: 04 296 1455
www.copsefordflowers.co.nz
Bridget's Flowers and Gifts
11 Scott Court, Lower Hutt
Phone: 04 563 6697
www.bridgetsflowers.co.nz
Daisy Chain Florist
122 Kennedy Road, Napier
Phone: 06 843 1001
www.daisychainflorist.co.nz
The Flower Barrow
229 Gloucester Street, Napier
Phone: 06 844 8250
www.theflowerbarrow.co.nz
Woodlea Floral Studio
Email: flowers@woodlea.co.nz
www.woodlea.co.nz
Simply Blooming
39B Tukapa St, Westown, New Plymouth
Phone: 06 769 6619
www.simplyblooming.co.nz
Floral Collaborative
The Square, Palmerston North
Phone: 06 357 0775
www.floralcollaborative.co.nz
The Flower Shop
19 Marine Parade, Queenstown
Phone: 03 442 5687
www.queenstownflowers.co.nz
Fi's Flowers n Art
5 Conway Lane, Rangiora
Phone: 03 313 1043
www.fisflowers.co.nz
Ems Flowergirl
1147 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua
Phone: 07 348 9000
www.emsflowergirl.co.nz
Living Colour
1197 Eruera Street Rotorua
Phone: 07 349 2288
www.livingcolour.co.nz
Bloomin Flowers
25 Sunset Street, Taupo
Phone: 07 377 2111
www.bloominflowers.co.nz
Adore Flowers
959 Cameron Road, Tauranga
Phone: 07 571 6738
www.adoreflowers.co.nz
Blanc Flowers
Eleventh Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: 07 577 0716
www.blanc.co.nz
Bloomers
4 Bayview Place, Timaru
Phone: 03 688 8844
www.bloomers.co.nz
Bunches Florist
157 Featherston Street, Wellington
Phone: 04 473 8813
www.bunches.co.nz
Flowers Manuela
35 Abel Smith Street, Wellington
Phone: 04 384 4668
www.flowersmanuela.co.nz
Juliette Florist
Boulcott Street, Wellington
Phone: 04 939 9797
www.julietteflorist.co.nz
Flower Room
63 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui
Phone: 06 348 4788
www.flowerroomwanganui.co.nz
Amber-Lee Florist
37 Maunu Road, Whangarei
Phone: 09 438 4088
www.amberleeflorist.co.nz
Native Florist
188 Bank Street, Whangarei
Phone: 09 438 6234
www.nativeflorist.nz
We continue to expand this directory to include more towns and regional florists throughout New Zealand. If you are looking for a florist in a smaller town not yet listed, we recommend searching for florists located nearby or in the closest main centre.
Be sure to check that you are ordering from a genuine local florist, not a nationwide order-gathering website, by confirming they have a real shop location and service the area directly as some websites advertise nationally but are not actual local florists and simply pass orders on.
If you are sending flowers within Auckland, Best Blooms would be delighted to help. We offer fresh flowers, gift baskets, sympathy flowers, birthday flowers, roses, and same-day Auckland delivery.
If you are sending flowers, these helpful guides may assist with choosing, caring for, and making the most of your floral gift:
Jo-Ann Moss is the Creative Director at Best Blooms, an Auckland florist providing fresh flower delivery across the city. Jo-Ann writes about flower gifting, floral care tips, and how to choose the right bouquet for every occasion.
17 April 2026, 05:45 PM
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