- Following 2.7K
- Followers 10.1K
- Engagement 0.09%
- Avg likes 10
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About DOWNLIGHTS
DOWNLIGHTS (@downlightsnz) is a Home decor creator on Instagram, also filed under Home & Decor. The account has 10,102 followers and 343 published posts. Recent posts average 10 likes and 0 comments, an engagement rate of 0.09%.
With 10.1K followers, DOWNLIGHTS is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. DOWNLIGHTS follows 2,673 accounts, so the audience is roughly 3.8 times the size of the list followed. DOWNLIGHTS is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files DOWNLIGHTS under Home decor, with Home & Decor as a secondary category.
The Instagram bio for DOWNLIGHTS runs to 21 words. Emoji sit alongside the words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for DOWNLIGHTS dates from August 2026.
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343 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for DOWNLIGHTS, 8 are single images and 2 are carousels. That mix leans toward single images. 343 published posts give DOWNLIGHTS a moderate archive on Instagram. Against the audience, that is roughly 29 followers for each post published. DOWNLIGHTS also keeps 3 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 167 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include candles, candle, crew, every and we're. The captions tag #downlightsnz, #soycandles, #homefragrance, #finalclearance and #volunteerexpo.
Downlights is sharing this opportunity with our community in case there are any organisations looking for volunteers – or anyone looking for a meaningful way to give back. 💛
📅 Saturday, 10 October 2026
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Auckland Netball Centre, St Johns, Auckland
The Volunteer Expo brings together local organisations and people who want to make a difference. It’s a chance to meet face-to-face, discover volunteering opportunities, build new skills and connect with your community.
🙌 For organisations: There are still a few FREE stalls available if you’re looking to connect with potential volunteers.
Interested in exhibiting? Contact Sarah at
Find out more:
#VolunteerExpo #Volunteering #AucklandCommunity #AucklandEast #MakeADifference
Over the past few months, many of you have written to me about Downlights closing.
You've shared stories about gifts you've given, candles you've loved, and moments that have become memories because of something we created together.
Closing the doors has brought so many memories to mind, and they all revolve around The Crew.
I'll miss the joy on their faces when they walked in the door each morning. I'll miss celebrating the little victories that most people never saw. I'll miss watching confidence grow, seeing new skills develop, and witnessing young adults become more independent than they ever believed possible. I'll also miss the incredible community that formed around Downlights.
For more than 7 years, Downlights was never just a business. It became a place where people came together because they believed that everyone deserves the opportunity to contribute, belong and be valued. Every candle you purchased helped make that possible. For that, I will be forever grateful.
As many of you know, I recently began a new career in real estate. One thing became clear to me very quickly—work has never been just about making a living. It has to have meaning. It has to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
So, I have decided to carry on my support by donating $500 from every property I sell to the NZDSA to continue supporting the Down syndrome community.
This isn't a marketing campaign. It's simply my way of making sure that although Downlights is closing, its heart continues beating.
If you, or someone you know, is thinking about buying or selling a home, I would be incredibly honoured if you thought of me. Every property I sell will help continue a mission that has meant so much to all of us.
The candles may be ending. The purpose isn't. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for believing in our crew. Thank you for helping change lives, one candle at a time. I hope you'll continue this next chapter with me.
With love and gratitude,
Jennifer Del Bel
It's hard to believe we're here.
As Downlights enters its final week, our shelves are almost empty. There are just a few of our beautiful Mini Candles and Silver Accessory Sets left.
Every candle we've hand-poured has represented something bigger than home fragrance. Together, we've created meaningful employment opportunities, celebrated abilities, and built a community that believes in making a difference.
If you've been thinking about owning one last Downlights candle, gifting someone special, or completing your collection, this is your final opportunity.
✨ Mini Candles
✨ Silver Accessory Sets
✨ Limited stock • No restocks
To everyone who has supported us over the years—thank you. Your kindness, encouragement, and belief in our mission have meant more than words can express.
Let's make these final pieces count. 💜
🛍️ Shop the final collection before we say goodbye.
#DownlightsNZ #SoyCandles #CrystalCutCandles #HomeFragrance #CandleLovers
Today we're celebrating Kirsty – our very own Queen Kirsty. 👑🤍
Kirsty is a calm, caring and quietly confident member of the Downlights. She brings incredible consistency and attention to detail to every task, especially when applying stickers to our candle wicks and sample bags—one of her favourite jobs.
Working at Downlights has given Kirsty a strong sense of purpose, routine and achievement. She's proud of every candle she helps create, often sharing them with the people she loves. Over time, we've also watched her confidence grow, with one of her biggest milestones being joining the team at our market stalls—a huge achievement that we're incredibly proud of.
Outside of Downlights, Kirsty enjoys tennis, cycling, coffee, hokey pokey ice cream, and she's a big One Direction fan. Her favourite fragrance is Marshmallow Puff, although she also loves the comforting scent of Vanilla & Coffee. ☕✨
Thank you, Kirsty, for your gentle leadership, kindness and dedication. You truly are our Queen Kirsty, and Downlights is a better place because of you. 💛
Today we're celebrating James. 🤍
James joined the Downlights through the Pegasus Unit at Pakuranga College, and it's been a privilege to watch his journey unfold.
Making candles was completely new to James, but with patience, encouragement and plenty of determination, he has embraced every new challenge. He approaches each task with a smile, takes pride in his work, and always gives it his very best.
James' cheerful personality brings so much joy to our workshop. His positivity is contagious, and it's an absolute delight to see his confidence grow with every candle he helps create.
Thank you, James, for reminding us that every small step is worth celebrating. We're so proud to have you as part of the Downlights. 💛
Today we're celebrating KitKat – our wonderful Downlights Brand Ambassador. 🤍
Since joining Downlights, KitKat has become an incredible ambassador for everything we stand for. With her bright smile, positive energy and go get 'em attitude, she shares the Downlights story wherever she goes, inspiring everyone she meets.
Outside of Downlights, KitKat loves spending time with her family, playing Special Olympics basketball, dancing with Starjam, and practising karate—where she's proudly earned her brown belt. 🥋 She also loves meeting new people and learning new skills, making her the perfect ambassador for our community.
At Downlights, we've watched KitKat grow in confidence, strengthen her concentration, care deeply for her teammates, and show wonderful leadership. She says being part of the Downlights makes her feel happy, excited and proud, and she loves sharing her experiences with her family, friends and teachers.
Her favourite fragrance is French Vanilla—the very first candle she made at Downlights, and a scent she's loved ever since because it reminds her of vanilla ice cream. 🍦✨
Thank you, KitKat, for being such a joyful part of the Downlights and for representing our mission with so much heart. We couldn't ask for a better ambassador. 💛
Today we're celebrating Jack – a true candle artisan and Crew Supervisor. 🤍
Jack joined Downlights in 2018, and watching his journey has been nothing short of incredible. What started as a quiet and hesitant young man has grown into a confident team leader who welcomes every challenge with a smile. Today, Jack expertly hand-pours candles, prepares wicks, operates the wax melter, and helps lead our workshop with care and pride.
Known around the workshop as "Jack the Minute Man," he's also famous for having the best laugh—something that brightens every day at Downlights. Outside of work, you'll often find Jack competing with his brother over Formula 1 or playing F1 games on his phone.
Jack's favourite part of the job is hand-pouring candles, and his favourite fragrance is Coconut & Fig. 🥥🌿
Thank you, Jack, for your dedication, positivity and the care you put into every candle. You've helped shape Downlights into what it is today, and we're so proud to have shared this journey with you. 💛
As we celebrate the incredible people behind Downlights in our final weeks, today we're shining a light on Taylor. 🤍
Taylor has been part of the Downlights family from the very beginning. Joining us through Recreate NZ's MOXIE Programme, she's become an essential part of our candle-making crew.
Taylor brings joy to everything she does. Whether she's making candles, getting creative with arts and crafts, or sharing her love of New Zealand birds (especially the beautiful pīwakawaka), she always brightens the room with her warm smile.
Working at Downlights has given Taylor the confidence to embrace new challenges, learn new skills, and discover that it's okay to make mistakes—they're all part of learning. One of Jennifer's favourite things about Taylor is that she always arrives with the brightest smile and somehow remembers the name of everyone she meets.
Taylor's favourite part of the job is carefully pouring the wax into each candle, and her favourite fragrance is Noel. ✨
Thank you, Taylor, for your kindness, positivity and for being such an important part of the Downlights family. We're so grateful to have shared this journey with you. 💛
Our signature Luxe Candles are now just $25.
One final chance to enjoy the warmth, fragrance and glow of our Luxe Candles before they're gone for good.
🕯️ Shop now while stocks last.
With love,
The Downlights Crew 🤍
#DownlightsNZ #SoyCandles #FinalClearance #HomeFragrance #ShopNZ
If you've been thinking about stocking up, now's the time. We still have a limited selection of:
• Luxe Candles
• Mini Candles
• Accessory Set
Once they're gone, they're gone for good.
Everything is still 50% OFF sitewide as part of our Final Clearance, so it's the perfect chance to grab your favourite scents or pick up a few gifts while they're still available.
Shop now before our remaining stock disappears. Thank you for all the amazing support during our final chapter. ❤️
#Downlights #FinalClearance #50OffSitewide #ClosingDown #LastChance
DOWNLIGHTS's engagement
DOWNLIGHTS's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.09%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 1,111 followers. Recent posts average 10 likes and 0 comments, so every recorded reaction is a like.
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- Interactions : followers
- 1 : 1,111
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Who is DOWNLIGHTS?
DOWNLIGHTS (@downlightsnz) is a Home decor creator on Instagram, also filed under Home & Decor. DOWNLIGHTS is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for DOWNLIGHTS runs to 21 words.
How many followers does DOWNLIGHTS have?
DOWNLIGHTS has 10,102 followers on Instagram (10.1K). DOWNLIGHTS follows 2,673 accounts, so the audience is roughly 3.8 times the size of the list followed. 343 published posts give DOWNLIGHTS a moderate archive on Instagram.
What is DOWNLIGHTS's engagement rate?
DOWNLIGHTS's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.09%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 1,111 followers. Recent posts average 10 likes and 0 comments, so every recorded reaction is a like.
What does DOWNLIGHTS post about on Instagram?
Flinque files DOWNLIGHTS under Home decor, with Home & Decor as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for DOWNLIGHTS, 8 are single images and 2 are carousels. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for DOWNLIGHTS repeatedly use the words candles, candle, crew, every and we're. DOWNLIGHTS's captions carry hashtags such as #downlightsnz, #soycandles and #homefragrance. DOWNLIGHTS writes those captions mainly in English. DOWNLIGHTS keeps 3 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.
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