A Pacific Island gift shop that started in 2016 as a market stall selling scented products, and now sells candles, puletasi, jewellery, home décor and baby products with a Pacific influence. Underthebird's listed address is 8 Frobisher Way in Clendon Park, Auckland. The website says it works directly with makers in Samoa to bring handmade, ethically sourced items. The shop has a custom gift set option: pick a box, add a personal message, choose items from the website, and collect or have the set sent by courier. The website says gift boxes can be ready within three hours of a message, seven days a week, for pick-up.
The website offers free shipping within New Zealand on orders over $130, Afterpay, and worldwide shipping. In-store shopping is by appointment at the Mangere Bridge location, on weekday mornings from 8am to 12.30pm, as the website lists. Reviewers describe beautiful products, including a Kiki Fulumoa set for cultural dance, and puletasi and designer earrings that are beautifully made. They praise exceptional and helpful customer service, with help choosing colours and fit.