Frequently Asked Questions

Woodhill Distribution is a locally owned Auckland‑based importer and distributor specialising in Flexi‑Hex sustainable packaging for New Zealand wineries, distilleries, surf brands, beauty labels and e‑commerce businesses shipping fragile products.

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Yes. We supply Flexi‑Hex paper sleeves and boxes made from recycled paper, offering robust protection for bottles, boards and other fragile items while helping brands cut plastic from their shipping packaging.

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We’re based in Auckland, New Zealand and supply Flexi‑Hex packaging nationwide to trade customers including wineries, distilleries, surfboard shapers, retailers and online stores.

You can contact us via the form on our Contact page, or by emailing lisa@woodhilldistribution.co.nz or calling +64 21 262 4789.

Yes. We sell Flexi‑Hex directly to New Zealand businesses of all sizes, from boutique wineries and distilleries through to online retailers and independent makers.

If you’re not sure which sleeve or box you need, we can recommend a setup based on your products and courier channel.

Flexi-Hex is a patented, honeycomb packaging sleeve made from 100% recycled paper. Designed to protect fragile items during transit, it offers a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging. Its unique structure provides robust protection while being recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable.

Flexi-Hex sleeves are highly versatile and can be used to protect a wide range of products, including bottles, electronics, cosmetics, ceramics, glassware, surfboards, skateboards, and more. The sleeves are available in various sizes to suit different items and industries. Click here to view all products.

The innovative honeycomb design allows the sleeve to expand up to 35 times its compact size, creating a snug, shock-absorbing fit around products. This structure significantly reduces breakage rates and eliminates the need for additional materials like bubble wrap or tape.

Yes. Flexi-Hex products are made from recycled paper and are plastic-free, kerbside recyclable, biodegradable, and home compostable. They break down in weeks, helping reduce packaging waste and environmental impact.

• Made from 100% recycled paper

• Patented honeycomb structure for superior protection

• Expands to fit various product shapes and sizes

• Reduces storage and shipping costs due to compactness

• Enhances the unboxing experience for customers

• Easily recyclable and compostable.

We offer a range of Flexi-Hex sleeves, boxes, and extras, including:

• Air Sleeves (for fragile items like cosmetics and electronics)

• Pinch Top Boxes (for bottles, available in single, double, and triple sizes)

• Surf Boxes (for boardsports equipment)

• Fold Top Boxes (for bottles up to 350mm tall, including pre-boxed options)
  

All packaging is plastic-free, recyclable, and can be customised with company branding.

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Yes. While Flexi-Hex sleeves provide excellent protection, an outer box is recommended for sending products through postal or courier systems. Woodhill Distribution supplies compatible boxes for bottles and boards.

Flexi-Hex sleeves are intuitive and quick to assemble, reducing packing times significantly. For example, packing a surfboard can take under 6 minutes with Flexi-Hex, compared to 15–20 minutes with traditional methods. The packaging is lightweight and compact, making storage and shipping more efficient.

We offer the full Flexi‑Hex range for NZ, including bottle sleeves and shipping boxes for wine and spirits, surfboard sleeves and boxes, Air sleeves for e‑commerce and electronics, and mini and standard sleeves for beauty, homewares and specialty food.

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Yes. Flexi‑Hex bottle sleeves and matching shipping boxes are designed to protect 750 ml and premium bottle formats in courier networks, helping reduce breakage and improve presentation for D2C, club shipments and trade samples.

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For courier shipments, place each bottle into a Flexi‑Hex sleeve, then pack sleeved bottles into a compatible shipping box with the base and top securely closed; this combination gives strong impact protection and is accepted by major NZ courier networks.

Flexi‑Hex sleeves and boxes are made from recycled paper, are plastic‑free, curbside recyclable, and flat‑pack efficiently, reducing both plastic waste and the amount of space your packaging takes up in storage and freight.

Yes. Flexi‑Hex bottle packaging offers a recyclable paper‑based alternative to plastic wraps and foam, giving robust cushioning for wine and spirits while fitting easily into your customers’ household recycling systems.

By replacing bubble wrap, air pillows and plastic sleeves with Flexi‑Hex paper honeycomb sleeves and boxes, NZ brands typically cut most or all plastic from their protective transit packaging for bottles, boards and many e‑commerce products.

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Flexi‑Hex sleeves arrive flat, open quickly around the product, and are designed to speed up packing compared with wrapping each item in multiple layers of bubble wrap, which can reduce labour time per order.

Yes. Many Flexi‑Hex formats can be customised with your logo or brand graphics on the outer box, giving you a more cohesive and premium unboxing experience for your customers.

A strong option is a honeycomb paper sleeve like Flexi‑Hex, made from recycled paper and designed to protect fragile products in transit while staying compact, plastic‑free and kerbside recyclable.

Flexi‑Hex paper sleeves are a compact, plastic‑free option for electronics; the honeycomb paper expands around devices and accessories to absorb shocks, reduce damages and cut plastic from your packaging while remaining kerbside recyclable.