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15 Of The Very Best Gifts To Get A Kiwi Dad For Father’s Day

If you didn't realise already, Father's Day is fast approaching. Well, actually, it's right around the corner—7 September, to be exact—there's your reminder. What makes matters tricky is how tough Kiwi blokes can be buy for. That's why I've come up with the very best list of gifts to get a Kiwi dad for Father's Day.

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Someone wears a beautiful piece from The Rolling Mill in Wellington, one of the best jewellers in New Zealand.
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The Best Jewellers In New Zealand

When it comes to finding beautiful gems, trinkets, and treasures, look no further than New Zealand’s best jewellers. From a little to-me-from-me piece to finding the ring for your loved one, there’s a shiny keepsake waiting to be uncovered. 
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16 Ways To Embrace Mocha Mousse AKA The Pantone Colour Of The Year 2025

Pantone has been selecting its Colour of the Year for more than a decade now and in 2025, that honour goes to Mocha Mousse (PANTONE 17-1230). According to the official Pantone website, this is a “warming, brown hue imbued with richness. It nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.”
A cute Christmas decoration made from a blue-roofed vintage house.
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The Best Christmas Decorations In NZ To Deck Your Tree Out In 2024

Christmas is indeed the most wonderful time of the year and our fave part of the festivities is decorating the tree. That said, we've searched out the very best Christmas decorations money can buy, and we think you'll be impressed. From pop stars and film characters to pretend treats and treats proper (or at least, baubles filled with them), there's a lot to get excited about.
Scott proposes to Below Deck Aesha with a Layla Kaisi ring.
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The Best Engagement Rings In NZ To Secure A Yes

Popping that pretty question can be a nerve-racking time—we get that. What should be a piece of cake, however, is picking out that sparkling little something to seal the deal with. Here’s your definitive list of the best places to shop for engagement rings in New Zealand.
A collage of best christmas pyjamas in new zealand.
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The Best Christmas Pyjamas In NZ To Get Into The Festive Spirit

We’ve always been a fan of a pyjama party and, while we’re not a fan of Christmas carols outside of December, we absolutely condone a sneaky transition to festive PJs. Let’s be honest, the festive PJ season really begins at Midwinter Christmas anyway. Here are the best pyjamas to rock around the Christmas tree in this December. 
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Wholesome Ways To Give Back This Christmas 2022

It's no secret we love Christmas and all the glitz and glam that comes with it, from beautifully wrapped gifts beneath pretty trees, to swanky end-of-year parties with fancy food and drink. However we also know that, as the Grinch himself discovered, 'Christmas means a little bit more'. It's about spending time with loved ones, creating special memories and most importantly—helping out those less fortunate than ourselves.
A collage featuring a candle, perfume, and lipstick
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14 Affordable Luxury Gifts To Give Someone Special In 2022

Affordable luxury is one of our favourite gifting categories. For the special person in your life who lives and breathes designer, don't feel you need to drop thousands on the latest It Bag to make them smile. Instead, little luxuries, at a fraction of the cost, are where it's at.
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6 Reasons You Need To Visit This Food & Entertainment Mecca On The GC

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.
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Auckland’s Best Florists

A tip from the extraordinary: When it comes down to it, nothing says ‘I think you’re pretty swell’ than a big, bright, beautiful bunch of flowers… So to make life easier for ya, here's a list of the very best florists Auckland has to offer.