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Five minutes with Hannah Wood, Founder & Chief Gelato Maker
In this early feature from Crave Café, Little ‘Lato is introduced right at the beginning — a small gelato bar born out of a bigger idea to bring authentic Italian-style gelato to New Zealand.
The world’s first deer milk gelato!
At Little ‘Lato, curiosity has always been at the heart of what we do. It’s what drives us to keep experimenting, keep exploring, and keep asking: what haven’t we tried yet? So when the opportunity came along to work with New Zealand deer milk… we couldn’t not.
“It was a dream that I just had to give a shot.”
In this Careershifters feature, Little ‘Lato founder Hannah Wood shares the journey from working in product development to building Little ‘Lato from the ground up — a move driven by a desire to get closer to something more creative and hands-on.
Under the Hood – Hannah Wood’s Story
The writer Madeleine L’Engle said stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, more loving. We have been part of Crave Café’s Under the Hood series, showcasing stories of the Morningside Community.
History Made at the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards as Gelato is Named Supreme Champion for the First Time!
"Judges were full of praise for the Little ‘Lato Speculoos Gelato saying “Deliciousness by the spoonful. Wonderful innovation. We loved the creamy texture…the balanced spice notes lifted the overall experience, enhanced its eatability, making it totally morish.”
Best ice creams in Auckland - Little 'Lato makes the cut!
Taking nuttiness to a whole new level Little Lato‘s indulgent (and award-winning) Peanut Butter Chocolate flavour. It’s even dairy-free, so plant-based eaters can also enjoy a scoop or two.
2023 Champion Free-From Product
Little ‘Lato received the inaugural Free-From Special Award for Little 'Lato Mango Lassi in 2021 and received the Award again in 2023.
NZ's Best Dairy Free Gelato!
Officially NZ's Best Dairy Free Ice Cream - our Raspberry Lamington vegan gelato took the top spot! Your favourite kiwi treat, like you have never tasted before. Watch behind the scenes of how we make it.
Little 'Lato & Make-A-Wish NZ collaborate to add a little joy to sick Kiwi kids this summer!
This tub of goodness not only adds a little joy to your day, it’s also helping to add a little joy to sick Kiwi kids. Each tub helps Make-A-Wish NZ create wishes for children diagnosed with critical illness – providing a glimpse of excitement, fun and happiness amongst their very difficult situations.
Front cover of Ponsonby News - ooh yes!
Little ‘Lato is featured in Ponsonby News as a standout addition to the local scene — an award-winning gelato brand now calling the heart of Ponsonby home.
Denizen Magazine - Little ‘Lato has set up shop in Ponsonby — and we’ve got the scoop!
Denizen introduces Little ‘Lato’s Ponsonby opening as a well-earned next chapter for a brand already making waves across New Zealand. Fresh off multiple wins at the 2024 NZ Ice Cream Awards — including Best Gelato and Supreme Champion — the new parlour brings those award-winning flavours into the heart of one of Auckland’s most vibrant strips.
The Urban List - Little 'Lato Ponsonby, the Inside Scoop.
Urban List takes readers inside Little ‘Lato’s Ponsonby store — a vibrant new home for the brand that brings together beautiful design, playful energy and seriously good gelato. Set inside a restored heritage space, the article traces the journey from a gelato dream (sparked in Italy) to a local favourite now serving up over 500 flavours and counting.
Stuff features Little ‘Lato in ‘Where to find NZ's best ice creams’
In this Stuff travel feature exploring where to find New Zealand’s best ice creams, Little ‘Lato is included among a lineup of must-visit spots serving up standout scoops across the country.
NZ Herald - What are the best new ice creams to buy this NZ summer?
In this NZ Herald round-up of the best new ice creams to try over summer, Little ‘Lato is featured as part of the wave of boutique brands bringing fresh energy to the freezer aisle.
Little ‘Lato savoury gelato gets a write up in the NZ Herald
In this NZ Herald feature, Little ‘Lato is spotlighted as part of a growing global trend pushing ice cream beyond the sweet and into bold, savoury territory. The article explores how adventurous flavours — from celery sorbet to salmon ice cream — are gaining traction, with Little ‘Lato leading the charge locally through its playful, boundary-pushing creations.
A pint-sized gelateria has opened in Morningside
A few years back, Concrete Playground featured Little ‘Lato’s very first home in Morningside — a “pint-sized” gelato spot tucked inside Crave Café that quickly became a go-to for locals in the know.
We won the Food Safety & Culture Award!
We have just won the Food Safety & Culture Award at the NZ Food Awards!
Artisan Award Finalists Announced
“Little ‘Lato cupcakes offering all the joy and nostalgia of an ice cream cake with the class of Italian gelato.”
The Best Ice Cream and Gelato Joints in Auckland
There's nothing little about these guys. With big scoops and even bigger imaginations, Little 'Lato has created a constant rotation of innovative flavours you won't want to miss out on.
Heart of the City
We’re proud to be featured in the Heart of the City guide to dessert spots in Auckland’s city centre.