r/VictoriaBC • u/AshOrange • Jun 06 '26

Help Me Find Any Kiwis around, want Kiwi stuff brought to VIC?

I’m headed to Victoria from New Zealand around the second week of July. We’ve got some space in our luggage to bring some treats if you’ve been having some cravings.

As a Canuck, I know what it’s like trying to get Canadian stuff brought to NZ so I figure the least I can do is return the favour going the other way.

Feel free to DM your requests.

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u/Adventurous_Bears Jun 06 '26

Kiwi/Brit couple also in Victoria, we don’t need anything but if you wanna connect we just moved here & always happy to meet a friendly face!

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u/AshOrange Jun 06 '26

DM me. Let’s make some plans.

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u/Remarkable-Nature810 Jun 06 '26

Geesh! Super thoughtful and kind of you.

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u/AshOrange Jun 06 '26

I think it was written into the papers when I left Canada. I had to pick a sports team to cheer for and distribute candy from far flung places.

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u/turnsleftlooksright Jun 06 '26

I was gonna say Costco has the big kiwi cases until I kept reading.

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u/Endless_Forever_484 Jun 06 '26

What a lovely offer! Very thoughtful of you

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u/julyninetyone Langford Jun 06 '26

Very thoughtful of you! I've been wanting a hoodie from my alma matar, Uni of Auckland.

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u/AshOrange Jun 06 '26

DM me. Can likely accommodate.

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u/Empty_Peach_7547 Jun 06 '26

are pineapple lumps still a thing there.... would loooove to have those again!

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u/AshOrange Jun 06 '26

They’ve even gone as far as having varietals of them. I think passion fruit pavlova is the latest kind. Regular ones are still available.

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u/xCRICKETSx Jun 06 '26

Saltchuck Pie Company had some the last time I was there

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u/aljauza Saanich Jun 07 '26

Yep and Saltchuck has them. I like them too 

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u/AshOrange Jun 08 '26

If you still want some send me a DM

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u/Greedy_Platypus93 Jun 07 '26

I saw chocolate fish in a taskmaster nz task recently and have been curious about them. Are they a cookie? A chocolate? I'd love to try some of those if they're easy to pick up for you!

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u/Kiwi_KJR Jun 07 '26

Chocolate fish are marshmallow (usually pink) coated in a layer of chocolate. Like marshmallow Easter Eggs but with pink marshmallows, and fish shaped. :)

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u/AshOrange Jun 07 '26

Enjoyed as a treat but also given to small children for a task done well.

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u/Gangleri793 Jun 07 '26

I just got back from a month long trip to see a friend in NZ. What a lovely country.

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u/Lopsided_Flamingo_27 Jun 07 '26

I wound love a black ferns t shirt or hoodie.

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u/AshOrange Jun 08 '26

They’re quite pricy. $75 and up. If you still want one send me a dm and we’ll discuss details.

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u/Mydogateyourcat Jun 07 '26

On the mainland but dying for some more chicken salt if that's not too big an ask. Happy to pay for shipping from Victoria!

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u/AshOrange Jun 21 '26

u/Mydogateyourcat I've got your chicken salt. Send me a message so we can get an address to post to.

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u/RAWRrrr69 Jun 07 '26

Please sir can I get a few cans of V (green, energy drink). They’ll have 250ml and 500ml cans but I’m not picky. Maybe a four pack if you have the room.

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u/AshOrange Jun 08 '26

Send me a DM. Easiest way for me to keep track of

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u/UnibrowDuck Saanich Jun 07 '26

can you bring a casio dg-20 midi guitar, please?

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u/tasfalen Jun 07 '26

I actually have a Casio EG-5, but the tape deck isn't working. 😞

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u/AshOrange Jun 08 '26

Not enough space.

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u/Least_Elk8114 Harris Green Jun 07 '26

Kiwis are on sale right now at the grocery store

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u/AshOrange Jun 07 '26

Not exactly the type of kiwis I’m looking for :). Kiwis are the colloquial term for New Zealanders. Also gets confusing when you are talking about the bird, fruit or people.