Wholesale Candles NZ: Makers Who Sell to Shops

Wholesale and bulk candles in NZ: which makers sell to shops, and how

Several New Zealand candle makers sell wholesale to shops, and most of them run it by application rather than an open price list. Earth Candles, NŌLA, Nevé, Candle Crush and Living Light all publish a wholesale or trade page. Only NŌLA publishes a minimum order: $300 before freight. For event candles in bulk, plain dinner and pillar candles from a maker such as National Candles are the usual route.

Last checked 19 October 2026 against Earth Candles

Updated 19 October 2026 · About 5 minutes to read · Written by NZ Candles

Which New Zealand candle makers sell wholesale?

NZ candle makers with a published wholesale or trade page
Maker	Who they say they want	What they publish about terms	Poured in
Earth Candles	Retailers with a physical store	Pricing and minimums sent on enquiry, within one to two working days. Three sizes: 100g tealights in packs of three or six, 200g beer-bottle candles and 360g wine-bottle candles	Warkworth
NŌLA Candles	Stores, hotels, spas, interior studios and online retailers	$300 minimum order before freight; five days from confirmed order to dispatch; trade access is by review and approval	Wairarapa
Nevé	Retail spaces and online stores that fit a limited network	Application form; asks which three similar brands you already stock	Tauranga
Candle Crush	Retail businesses	Enquiry form; their page says you don't need to stock the whole range	Not stated on the pages we read
Living Light Candles	Stockists	A wholesale ordering page describing the brand, packaging and their own concept stores	Golden Bay

Read on each maker's own page on 19 October 2026. "Poured in" is taken from the maker's own wording, recorded on our maker list; where they don't say, neither do we.

What do candle makers usually ask a new stockist?

The application forms we read ask much the same things: your business name and address, whether you have a physical shop, a website or both, and what else you sell. Nevé asks for three similar brands you already carry; NŌLA asks what kind of business you are and says it checks fit, location and its existing stockist network before opening an account. Expect a short conversation rather than an instant trade login.

Is there a minimum order for wholesale candles?

Usually, but most makers don't publish it. NŌLA is the exception, at $300 before freight. Earth Candles says it sends pricing and minimums when you enquire. If you are a small shop testing a range, ask whether you can start with a mixed case across scents, and what the reorder minimum is, which is often lower than the opening order.

What should a shop check before taking on a candle range?

Where it's poured, in the maker's own words. If you will sell it as New Zealand made, the claim has to be accurate. How to tell a candle is made in NZ covers what to look for.
The wax and wick, in writing. Customers ask. What the waxes actually are.
A burn time. It lets a customer compare value per hour, and few makers publish one.
Freight. Glass is heavy. Ask how freight is charged before comparing wholesale prices.
Whether they already have a stockist near you. Several makers limit how many shops carry them in one area.

Where do you buy candles in bulk for a wedding or event?

For tables and venues, most people want plain unscented candles in quantity rather than a scented retail range. Dinner and pillar candles are the usual choice. National Candles, in Wellington, sells dinner and pillar candles and a Seven Hour Candle from $7. Nevé also has a weddings and events page. For a large order, ask the maker directly about quantity pricing; it is rarely on the website.

Are you a maker who should be on this list?

If you pour candles in New Zealand and run a wholesale programme, tell us and we'll read your page and add it. Every entry is corrected or removed on request.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy NZ-made candles wholesale without a shop?

Some makers say so and some don't. NŌLA lists online retailers among the businesses it accepts, and Nevé's form has an option for a website only. Earth Candles' page asks for a physical store.

What is the minimum order for wholesale candles in NZ?

NŌLA publishes $300 before freight. The others we read send their minimums on enquiry.

Do you sell candles wholesale?

No. We are a small shop building a range from these makers, not a supplier. What we're building.

Where can I get cheap candles in bulk?

Plain dinner, pillar and tealight candles are the cheapest per candle. National Candles in Wellington lists a Seven Hour Candle from $7; Earth Candles sells 100g tealights in packs.