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“COVID-19 made us even more passionate about local products. Buying local also means our money stays local and it’s good for the regional economy,” Timo says. “Local spending will encourage economic recovery for our local communities, and it also encourages and boosts entrepreneurship”. And with so much to love about our regions, people and products, it’s easy to see why supporting local producers through innovative initiatives and businesses such as We Love Local is more than just the right thing to do - it’s actually a real pleasure too. Support NZ Local is the modern day noticeboard that connects locals to their community. We think we live in the perfect country and in many ways, we do. We’re so blessed to be Kiwis but as Kiwis, who are we? Who is your neighbour? Aside from your local cafe and shops, who do you buy from as part of your everyday routine, who are your locals? Little of us know. Support NZ Local is the modern day noticeboard that connects locals to their community. Support NZ Local was created to support Kiwi businesses much like Tommy’s which is a home grown real estate company, born in Wellington 21 years ago. Tommy’s see being a local business as a point of difference and feel strongly that locals should stick together and support one another! The lockdown has also bought us closer together, closer than we’ve ever been and that really says something about how we’ve evolved as humans. But we’re not just any humans, we’re New Zealanders. We have broken down our own barriers in society - lets stay together and keep them down. We stand for vulnerability, real talk & support. To see the many local brands you can support head to: www.support-local.nz Or to order your very own We Love Local gift box: www.welovelocal.nz Article Contributed by Timo Reitnauer | Founder of We Love Local (Kapiti Goodies Ltd) Community Initiative | Support NZ Local Check them out on Facebook @WeLoveLocalNZ & SupportNZLocal