Makana Confections
Makana Confections
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4.5
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Bridget P
Pahiatua, New Zealand117 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
This is a must visit. The staff warmly greeted us as we entered the shop and we were offered three different tastings while we were there. It was interesting to watch the chocolatiers at work. Making chocolate really is a labour of love. Although the chocolate is on the expensive side, it is quality and very delicious. We took home a bag of brittle to enjoy.
Written 29 December 2020
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Kiwi5
New Zealand195 contributions
Apr 2021
We must have struck a bad day, as we entered we were asked if we were with another person that came at the same time. Then we were told “here is your tasting” and then the staff member returned to putting stickers on boxes with the other staff member. No explanation on the chocolate tasting or information on anything else. Not really worth the visit. We had intended to buy gifts but only brought one thing and left feeling like we were not welcome. I hope that improve their welcoming, as a NZ citizen I would hate this to be the face of Makana in the South Island. (Had a better experience in the North Island). Having said that the macadamia crunch is to die for.
Written 12 April 2021
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Travelove58
15,599 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Understand this factory makes very good chocolates but they are quite expensive. It is not a big shop though, limited range.
Staff are happy to give free sampling. We tried few & it was indeed very good.
Worth a drop by big on the way.
Staff are happy to give free sampling. We tried few & it was indeed very good.
Worth a drop by big on the way.
Written 28 February 2020
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Wendy W
Griffith, Australia15 contributions
Feb 2020
The chocolates were just great .... what's not to love about a good choc!
But Sara-Jane made our visit extra special .... such a lovely young person & a wonderful source of info about the chocs on offer, the orange tree outside (fascinating), and the region in general. A lovely warm & friendly greeting ... not found everywhere unfortunately.
Well done Makana & well done Sara-Jane - a delightful experience.
But Sara-Jane made our visit extra special .... such a lovely young person & a wonderful source of info about the chocs on offer, the orange tree outside (fascinating), and the region in general. A lovely warm & friendly greeting ... not found everywhere unfortunately.
Well done Makana & well done Sara-Jane - a delightful experience.
Written 21 February 2020
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Hello Wendy and thank you for visiting Makana in Blenheim. I agree totally - our staff in Blenheim are wonderful and Sara-Jayne in particular has deservedly received great compliments recently. As owners we are lucky to have a team that are proud of their work, so much so that we generally only visit twice a year, usually for the Christmas or mid-winter parties.
Very best wishes and thank you again.
Written 23 February 2020
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422iana
Dunedin, New Zealand3,610 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Small but quaint. My daughters loved the bears, but not really a chocolate store for them. It was really cool to see the glass screen with them making the chocolate. The girls did not like the smell, but it was oranges/maybe a little alcohol. If you would like something upmarket this is your place.
Written 29 December 2021
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LarriH_13
Christchurch, New Zealand129 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
A bit disappointed to be honest. Very expensive for a small box of truffles, that were no better than chocolate from the supermarket. And didn't really taste like the flavours they were meant to be. Not bad, just not amazing. Shop staff were nice. Not a huge selection of different things. Couldn't recommend unfortunately.
Written 25 October 2021
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ymt888
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia1,817 contributions
Nov 2019
This is a small chocolate factory amidst the vineyards in Blenheim. They offered some samples to try and has a few selection of chocolates and truffles to choose from. The moment you enter, you will be greeted by the fresh smells of chocolate baking and there is a wide window screen where you can view the small chocolate productions. The chocolates are a bit pricey though.
Written 10 March 2020
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Thank you for your review and compliments. We very much appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again at Makana Blenheim, Kerikeri or our shop in Auckland.
Best wishes from Makana.
Written 11 March 2020
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nzp0ppy
New Zealand26,885 contributions
Mar 2020
I purchased some macademia butter toffee crunch. i think it was dated stock, it wasnt crunch at all. it was more no crunch. I use to love visiting this chocolate place and always visited, but was really disappointed with my last purchase.
Written 7 May 2020
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STiGuy33
Vermont83 contributions
Mar 2023
We thought this was a place to get individual treats, which it isn't. They sell boxed, packaged items. However, we were still really glad we made the stop. We received a couple of different samples, which were delicious and convinced us we needed to make some purchases. Everything was amazing. I'm really disappointed we can't get their sweets delivered to our home in the US.
Written 9 April 2023
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KiwiKerry53
Wellington, New Zealand4,910 contributions
Jul 2020
WOW! Talk about yum! I have been here before and it never disappoints - I purchased Caramel and Macadamia Pop corn and a Macadamia & chocolate, toffee brittle. A real extravagance, but delicious. They were very clear about expiry dates and one was August, the other September, which is fine as it's pointed out.
Written 6 July 2020
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