The Hive is a gift shop at 700 Franklin Street in Pirongia, in the Waikato, selling goods that are handmade in New Zealand. The range includes jewellery, baby rompers and bibs, aprons, honey, nut butter, infinity scarves, Santa sacks, skin care, tutu dresses, beeswax candles and a tractor-themed item called Tractor Dave. The shop describes itself as Kiwiana at its best.
It also sells gifts to take or send overseas, which suits people who want a small piece of New Zealand to give to friends abroad. Prices include GST. Shipping and any discounts are worked out at checkout, free shipping applies to orders over $150 within New Zealand, and Afterpay is available.