Doris the Florist NZ is a florist on Collins Lane in Te Puke, in the Western Bay of Plenty, with updates shared through its Facebook page. Floristry in this horticultural corner of the Bay runs with the seasons, and a good florist will tell you honestly which blooms look their best that week rather than sell you tired stems out of season. Regulars know to ask what came in fresh that morning — seasonal and locally grown flowers generally last longer and cost less than anything flown in. For sympathy and funeral pieces, ring ahead where you can, since wreaths and sheaves usually need a day's notice, while a hand-tied bunch can often be made up on the spot. When ordering for an occasion, a rough budget and a colour you love get better results than an open brief. For flowers in Te Puke itself, Doris the Florist NZ is right there on Collins Lane, handy to town.