The Ultimate New Zealand Christmas Gift Guide For The Man In Your Life
Lachlan Woods-Davidson
Freelance Sub-Editor | Urban List NZ
"All I want for Christmas is..."
Okay, so we both know he's going to say "nothing" or "just whatever" or "I don't mind not doing prezzies this year". Or some other good-hearted but, nonetheless, unhelpful nonsense that leaves you scrolling through endless manosphere slop. Blokes are just about the hardest people to buy for. The only people that are harder are Kiwi blokes.
That's why I've compiled the ultimate list of NZ gifts for the man in your life this Christmas.
And don't forget the North Pole's cut-off times!
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Gifts Under $30
Whittakers Brandy Snap—Limited Edition
Not much commentary you need from me here. Ripper stocking stuffer.
Sweet Sting: The Crowd Pleaser
Hot Honey, Space Jam and Smoky Joe BBQ all in three easy to use squeezable bottles. And just in time for BBQ and chacuterie szn, might I add.
Shaun Johnson—Perspective
A legendary story from the legend himself. I imagine a few fellas will find this one under the tree this year.
Gifts Under $75
Huski Beer Cooler 2.0
A high performance beer enthusiat deserve a cooler worthy of his prowress. This one keeps his beer 10x colder and has a detachable 3-in-1 opener that pops crown caps, twists screw caps and slides to open can tabs. 'Nuff said really.
ThunderDonk Whisky Gift Box
Scapegrace's latest creation, and the name alone will get him on your good side. ThunderDonk is a bold new flavoured single-malt whisky delivering world-class taste in two distinctive varieties: Spiced Maple and Salted Caramel. Each gift box features your choice of the two, plus a pair of shot glasses. ThunderDonk. What. A. Name.
Foraging New Zealand
Yep, the grocery bill is getting a bit out of control. So why not save at the checkout by going for a forage instead?
Gifts Under $100
Cactus Mahi 3 Pack Merino Sock
No man's Christmas is ever complete without a pair of socks. But if it's up to me, 2025 will the the year you get your hard working man a hard working pair of socks (or three). It's in your best interest, anwyay: say see ya later to all those heel and toe holes.
LSKD MVP Trunks 3 Pack
Every man loves a pack of boxer shorts on Xmas morning. But why not level up that experience with some from the kings of both comfort and performance: LSKD.
That's It Summer Adventure Bundle
I saw these guys on my favourite TV show (Country Calendar) and abosultely loved what they were about. A Taranaki family who run cows, sheep and make sustainable products from the mānuka they grow. Their Summer Adventure Bundle is the perfect wee prezzie to pop under the tree or stuff inside the Santa sack.
Gifts Under $150
Rambo Estrada—Unbound: Vol 1
Men love books for Christmas. It's a well-established fact. So here's my third and final book recommendation: preeminent NZ surf photographer Rambo Estrada's 300-page exploration of the Aotearoa surf scene.
Just Another Fisherman Angler Tech UPF40 Hood
If he's out there fishin' this summer (and hopefully catchin') then he's gonna need protectin'. These angler hoods are hugely popular across the ditch, and they're starting to 'catch' on here too. Thankfully, home-grown label Just Another Fisherman can sort him out very nicely indeed.
Huffer x Steinlager Cabana Shtacked Shirt
How good's a cubana shirt. Two Kiwi legends are collabing for a roll-out of fresh threads just in time for summer, and this is my pick of the bunch. It should be yours too.
Gifts To Truly Spoil Him
Moreporks Southern Wayfarer
Moreporks are an up and coming AKL-based label that specialise in having good times outside and looking good while doing so. A pair of sunnys are a classic Christmas gift, and their Southern Wayfarer are my pick. Perhaps in a lovely wee timeless olive tone?
Leather Garden Belt
Almost every man loves a good spat of gardening over summer. If your man doesn't, then surely this leather garden belt will help convince him otherwise. He can practically pretend he's a gunslinger of the Old West with this thing on (trowel locked and loaded). Courtesy of The Waste Free Home who curate and create the best ethically made, eco homewares and sustainable goods from New Zealand and around the world. This belt's handcrafted by a leather artisan in Bay of Plenty, no less.
Ironclad Co, 28cm Seasoned Cast Iron Legacy Pan
Buy it once. Use it forever. Ironclad Co.'s Legacy Pan is a handmade piece of pure craftsmanship that won't just be a good Christmas present, it'll be a bona fide family heirloom.
Image credit: Thunderdonk | Supplied
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