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Handmade Candles
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Their Story
Downlights NZ was founded by Jennifer Del Bel, who initially established a luxury candle company called Illumina in 2013. The pivotal inspiration for Downlights emerged in 2018 after Jennifer was introduced to Tony Sykes and his daughter Emma, who has Down syndrome. Witnessing the significant…
What They Make
Hand-poured soy candles
- signature product
- various collections and sizes)
- Lifelight emergency candle
- Luxe Grande candles. Fragrance categories include: GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT (French Vanilla
- Marshmallow Puff
- Mulled Wine
- Vanilla & Coffee
- Vanilla Silk
- Watermelon & Cassis
FRESH & ENERGIZING
- Bamboo & White Lily
- Fresh Water
- Pink Grapefruit & Cassis
- White Tea & Ginger
DARK AND SENSUAL
- Purple Orchid
- Velvet Oud
FLORAL AND ELEGANT
- Gardenia & Sweet Pea
- Persian Rose
- White Peony
Other
- MAGICAL MOMENTS (Cedarwood & Spice, French Pear, Noël, Silver Pine). Other products include: Soy Melts (e.g., Pink Grapefruit & Cassis, Mulled Wine, French Vanilla, French Pear), Luxe Reed Diffusers (including limited editions like Velvet Oud and Saffron & Suede), Reed Diffuser Refills, Soy Melt Burners, Silver Accessory Sets, and various Gift Sets (e.g., Classic Gift Box Set, Mini Gift Set - 6 Pack). They also offer 'Downlights candle supplies' for DIY candle making
Awards & Recognition
- Westpac Auckland Business Awards — Best of the Best(2022)
- Westpac Auckland Business Awards — Excellence in Community Contribution Winner(2022)
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year — Finalist (Jennifer Del Bel)(2022)
- Attitude Awards — Finalist (Jennifer Del Bel)(2020)
- fwd: certified social enterprise — Certified(2019)
- Accredited Living Wage employer and Living Wage Partner — Accredited(2020)
More from Handmade Candles
DIY candle making suppliesWholesale manufacturingBespoke orders for hotels and deluxe home storesFundraising partnerships with schools, community groups, and charitiesAdvocacy and outreach for disability inclusion
How to Get Their Products
Online purchases with New Zealand wide delivery. Click-and-Collect available from their Auckland location. Products are also available at their Auckland HQ and through a network of premium stockists across New Zealand, including Smith & Caughey's and Briscoes.