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Aroha Chocolate
Established · 12 signalsprepared_food Nelson
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Aroha Chocolate

They use fine Belgian chocolate and local Manuka honey in some products · Gold Medal, Honey Caramel Hearts (2025) · Gold Medal, Lemon Cheesecake Hearts (2025)

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Their Story

The Aroha Chocolate journey began in late 2013 when Jo Logan and Mike Duke (Wobblie) experienced life-reflecting events that prompted them to pursue Jo's long-standing passion for chocolatiering as a lifestyle. Jo had a history of crafting chocolate gifts for friends and family, and this personal…

What They Make

  • Truffles & Bonbons (e.g., Irish Cream, Chai, Gingerbread Spice, Raspberry, Tiramisu, Vanilla, Easter Hot Cross Chocolate Bonbons)
  • Chocolate Hearts (e.g., Honey Caramel, Lemon Cheesecake, Boysenberry & Cream, Morocco, Whiskey Hearts)
  • Chocolate Squares (Artisan squares with signature koru figure, e.g., Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa, Raspberry Zing, Almond)
  • Gourmet Rocky Road (Handcrafted Milk Chocolate ganache with roasted peanuts, marshmallows & Dark Chocolate trimmings; available in large, small, gluten-free, and single-serve options)
  • Drinking Chocolate (Handcrafted, velvety smooth, deeply chocolatey, made with Belgium couverture chocolate and spices; includes award-winning Chilli Hot Chocolate Drink)
  • Caramels
  • Chocolate Shards (33% Milk, 53% Dark, 70% Dark Chocolate)
  • Short Box Range
  • Ready Made Gift Sets (e.g., Birthday, Anniversary, Christmas, Easter, Mothers Day, Valentines Day, Wedding, Corporate Gifts)
  • Build a Box of Chocolates
  • Products by Cocoa Percentage (33% Cocoa, 54% Cocoa, 70% Cocoa)
  • Products by Dietary Needs (Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian)

Awards & Recognition

  • Honey Caramel Hearts — Gold Medal(2025)
  • Lemon Cheesecake Hearts — Gold Medal(2025)
  • Chilli Hot Chocolate — Award-winning
  • Artisan Chocolates — Award-winning(2025)

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How to Get Their Products

Direct Sales

Penzance St Marybank, Nelson 7010

Online purchase with national and international shipping. Free NZ delivery for orders over $95. Orders typically dispatched Mondays to Wednesdays. Chocolate subscriptions available. Click-and-collect available for Nelson region customers. Products also available at their Marybank store (by appointment on Mondays), Nelson Market (Saturdays 8 am - 1 pm), and selected stockists (Expressions Florist in Nelson, The Junction in Richmond).

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