Jo-Ann's Corner: Your Best Guide to Flowers in Auckland

9 Best Corporate Christmas Gift Ideas for 2025 (Auckland Edition)

Gift boxes and gourmet hampers are always crowd-pleasing Christmas gifts - especially for teams, clients, and partners across Auckland.If you're planning your corporate gifting for 2025, here are our top ideas to help you choose something thoughtful, impressive, and easy to send.

What is the Meaning behind Chinese Valentines Day?

As a florist I find it fascinating to find out more how other cultures use flowers, as part of their annual festivals and joyful celebrations .... I am going in search of more information to share with our florists team about the meanings behind the Double Seven Festival - Qixi - or Chinese Valentine's Day, which in 2025 is on Friday 29th August.

Flowers for Matariki - A time to reflect

Matariki - Learn more about the significance of the winter star cluster Matariki and the reflection on those who have passed on, and what we can learn from the past to realise our aspirations for the coming year.

Honouring Our Heroes - ANZAC Day Wreaths & Floral Tributes

ANZAC Day is a time for reflection, remembrance, and national pride. Observed each year on April 25th, it marks the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops at Gallipoli in 1915. What began as a military campaign has become a powerful symbol of courage, mateship, and sacrifice.

Celebrate Easter with Flowers, Treats & Thoughtful Gifts

Easter is a time for celebration, reflection, and spending quality time with loved ones. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, hosting an Easter brunch, or simply want to send a little seasonal cheer, flowers and gifts are a beautiful way to mark the occasion.

Exploring New Zealand's Cultural Floral Celebrations

New Zealand, a land of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural diversity, has a profound connection with nature and flowers. From traditional Maori customs to modern celebrations, flowers play a significant role in various cultural festivities.

What is the Cancer Society Daffodil Day?

Daffodil Day has a long history in New Zealand, and holds a special place in the hearts of all New Zealanders as we've all been touched by Cancer in one way or another. But why Daffodils?

New Zealand Native Flowers – A Guide to Our Unique Local Blooms

New Zealand has the most beautiful, delicate native flowers, that are endemic to Aotearoa (Growing only in New Zealand) - Do we use native blooms in Floristry? In this article, Jo - Best Blooms Senior Florist, explores some of the most iconic and interesting native NZ flowers, from Auckland and around New Zealand.