20+ Places to Get Free Samples in New Zealand in 2026

When it comes to free samples, NZers are totally on board.

Who doesn’t love free stuff? The chance to try something new – or enjoy something you already like – without any cost is a rare treat.

The highlight of anyone’s visit to the supermarket is stumbling across the in-house taste testers, and who doesn’t love going to an event and scoring a free goodie bag!?

With the cost of living soaring, we always look for ways to save money.

Free samples are an excellent way to try out new products to see if they’re the right fit for you, or to score some new bits and pieces, saving your hard-earned cash.

Many businesses are looking for people to sample their offerings in exchange for feedback, or want to whet your appetite for their goods with a teaser or two.

So where are they all hiding? And how can you get your hands on some free samples?

Free Samples in New Zealand — 2026 Updated List

We’ve scoured the internet and found a range of free samples you can enjoy in New Zealand.

So, jump online, and let the goodies come to you!

Remember that although the products are free, you will often have to cover the cost of postage and handling, so make sure you’re requesting something you want to make it worth the cost.

Entertainment

1. Prime Video

Amazon’s Prime Video offers a free one-week trial using this link.

At $10.99 a month, this streaming service is a solid option, and I actually prefer it to Netflix.

It’s definitely worth checking out.

Health and Beauty

With so many products out there for every use under the sun, it certainly helps to be able to try some of them out before you part with your cash. Here are a few great freebies to get you started.

2. Dentiste’ Nighttime Toothpaste

For only $2 to cover postage, you can receive a 5g tube of this award-winning toothpaste that claims to prevent morning breath (with the bonus of being cruelty-free.) While stocks last.

3. PURE Sports Nutrition

In need of hydration? Get a free sample starter pack of the PURE Electrolyte Hydration Range (one pack only per customer and shipping charges may apply.)

There’s a range of flavours to choose from, and the product is free of nasties like added colours, gluten, and preservatives. It’s also vegan-friendly.

4. ManukaRx Ointment

Experience the healing power of New Zealand Manuka honey.

For only $1.95 shipping fee, you get a 4gm sample of this skincare ointment which can resolve a host of issues.

5. Snowberry New Zealand Skincare

Although not technically without a catch, we still think these free samples are a great deal.

Order anything (no minimum amount required) from this gorgeous, sustainable, natural range, and you can get three free samples with free shipping!

6. Nivea

Join up to be a myNIVEA VIP, and you can get free product samples.

7. Dermalogica

Dermalogica lets you request free samples of their skincare products — sunblock, cleanser, moisturiser, and exfoliant. Popular brand, proper product sizes (not tiny sachets).

8. NeilMed Sinus Rinse

NeilMed makes saline sinus rinse kits — popular for hayfever, sinus congestion, and post-surgery recovery. Request a free sample kit via their website.

Pet Food

While most dogs chow down on literally anything, there is the odd precious pooch that turns his nose up at that fancy food you just spent half your salary on.

And let’s not get started on those fussy felines.

Luckily, there are plenty of pet food brands that are practically throwing samples your way.

9. Repashy Superfoods

If you’re into your alternative pets like fish or reptiles, grab yourself a sample from this NZ-owned and-operated small business.

10. Purina One Cat Food

You must sign up for the 21-day program to get a free 150g sample of cat food.

But you’ll also score other freebies like health evaluations, weekly emails, and articles and tips.

11. Butch Pet Foods

Butch rolls aren’t just for dogs. They have fancy Premium Formulations (PF5) for cats too.

Fill in your details to get a voucher for a free PF5 roll. Take a look at the Butch White Label for dogs, too.

You can also get a free sample of this product created to sensitive canines.

12. We Deliver NZ

We Deliver NZ offers a free sample of their fresh dog food — worth grabbing if you’ve got a dog and want to try before you buy. Note: sometimes sold out, so check back if unavailable.

Baby and maternity products

When you’re having a baby, free samples can be a lifesaver for your budget. Every parent knows that baby stuff is expensive!

The last thing you want is to waste money buying food, nappies, or skincare products that aren’t a good match for your little one.

Be smart and get hold of some of the best free baby samples NZ companies have to offer before investing your hard-earned money.

13. Peekabox

New mum? Peekabox puts together a sample box specifically for NZ mums with newborns — think baby products, vouchers, and trial-size goodies from NZ brands. You pay a small shipping fee and the samples are free.

14. Treasures Comfort Nappies

When it comes to free nappy samples, NZ options are limited. Most charge at least a few dollars for a sample pack. Not Treasures! Claim a free 3-pack of Newborn nappies from Treasures.

15. Anmum Pedia Toddler Milk

Only for infants over 12 months you can get a single-serve sachet of Anmum Pedia Pro3 to try.

16. Little Dragon – Natural Skin Care for Babies

This cute NZ company makes excellent organic-certified skincare products for little ones.

To ensure the products are right for your baby, they offer up to 2 free samples.

You can choose from Baby Moisturiser, Baby Wash, Baby Oil and Organic Insect Repellent.

They also offer Baby Balm and SPF50 sunscreen, but were out of samples at the time of writing.

Women’s Products

Have you ever heard of the pink tax?

This refers to the unfortunate fact that many products aimed at women are far more expensive than those for men.

And let’s not even talk about the insane price of sanitary products!

17. U by Kotex

Score a free sample pack of pads, tampons or liners to try; you get to choose which products you’d like to receive, but the freebies are limited to four samples per household every year.

Incontinence products — three brands offer free samples so you can find the right fit before you commit to buying.

18. TENA

TENA offers free samples of their incontinence pads and underwear for both men and women. No commitment — just request your sample online and they’ll post it out.

19. Depend NZ

Depend offers up to two free samples of their incontinence underwear — useful if you want to compare against TENA before committing to a product.

20. Poise Liners

Try some Poise products with a free starter pack that includes three different liners and pads.

21. Sample Boxes

Perhaps you have a friend who has received a box packed full of awesome products for FREE, with the only requirement being some feedback in return.

A few years back, getting free sample boxes, NZ-wide wasn’t an issue. However, most of them appear to have fizzled out.

The only one currently in action is Blackbox. You fill out a profile, and if a product matches you, you’ll go into the draw to receive a black box full of goodies — including food, beauty products, health care, drinks, and more.

Sadly, there are no free memberships left in NZ for this scheme. While you can sign up for a silver membership ($38 per year) which guarantees you at least one black box per year, it can’t be classified as a “free sample.” Keep an eye on this website in case free memberships open up again — and if you have friends or family in Australia, they’re currently looking for people to sign up for free across the ditch!

Want to try product testing? A product tester can keep new products in exchange for feedback. Octopus Groups offer these opportunities; you can join here.

22. Survey Sites

Many paid survey sites offer opportunities to test and try products. It’s an excellent way to get free stuff you might not usually try.

We recommend joining sites such as Opinion World, Octopus Group, and Valued Opinions.

This post provides more information on the top survey sites in New Zealand.

So there you have it! Take advantage of the free sample opportunities we’ve outlined, and you’ll be able to feed your pet and try out some new products for yourself.

At worst, it’ll make checking the mail every day much more exciting; at best, you’ll save some money and find some great New Zealand-made products.

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