Gifts

No, it's not just you—eBikes are everywhere right now.

We love a good market, especially one with the word 'Christmas' attached! So hop in the car, crank up the Mariah (your secret's safe with us) and head along to one of these incredible Christmas markets coming to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland this holiday season.

Welcome to 2024, where advent calendars are as big of a deal for adults as they are for children, and filled with so much more than cheap choccy. We're talking beauty products, booze, and even treats for in the bedroom (there's a reason Santa has a naughty list).

Few things in life come close to the excitement of receiving jewellery. The box, the silky lining, the glamour of it all—nothing compares. Here are a few of our favourite jewellers in Tāmaki Makaurau for you to chase that thrill. 

From limited edition beer collabs and linen pants to packable day packs, and an edition outdoor oven, check out our hit list of the best Father's Day gifts to shop this year. 

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.

Find the perfect Mother's Day gift for the most important woman in your life. Our hand-picked selection of unique and thoughtful gifts is sure to make her day.

The first Afterpay Day sale of 2024 officially kicks off in New Zealand on Thursday 14 March. Shop the best deals on fashion, beauty, and homewares. Get discounts from top brands like The North Face, Culture Kings, Glassons, and more. 

There simply isn’t an occasion that doesn’t call for a beautiful bunch of flowers. 

Upgrade everything from picnic dates to love-making with these great gifts.

Chances are there’s a whisky connoisseur in your life. They’re deeply passionate about their spirit of choice and could talk your ear off about whisky-this and whisky-that. But what on earth do you get them as a meaningful Christmas gift?

Shop our selection of the best Christmas gift ideas this side of the North Pole.

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. 

Who doesn’t like getting surprised with a bunch of blooms? They’re pretty, smell delightful, and make you feel oh-so-loved. 

Could Devonport be Auckland's most charming suburb? Its old-fashioned villas, picturesque gardens and character buildings are straight out of a storybook, while it also happens to be located right beside the sea and beneath the watchful eye of not one, but two volcanic mountains. 

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. 

From statement earrings and sleep-supporting tea to illuminating skincare and cosy knitwear, shop our thoughtfully curated list of Mother's Day gifts.

Shopping sustainably is becoming easier and easier, with more local NZ brands being launched all the time specifically developed to be way better for the environment than their predecessors. We've filled our list with some of the lesser-known brands, so you can support small business while you build your more sustainable life.

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.

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.

Make more conscious gifting decisions this Christmas.

Forget choosing between naughty and nice this Christmas (it’s far too binary anyway) and dive into the pleasuredome with earth-shatteringly good sex toys for solo or two plus person play.

Movie lovers and entertainers, we’ve got just the thing to level up your next binge-watching session or weekend crew hang. 

Receiving gifts never gets old, but when you're the one trying to come up with something new and exciting to give—it kinda can. Enter the following companies, who together offer a slew of unique and thoughtful goodies to show that someone spesh that you care.

From August 11 until September 4, R.M.Williams is giving you the chance to score one of five shopping experiences, including a $4,000 voucher and a private styling appointment.

Say goodbye to plastic bottles and hello to healthy hair with Ecostore's new shampoo bars. 

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.

Whether you’re saying congratulations, happy birthday, or just a simple I love you, a beautiful bouquet is always a good idea.

Urban List is turning 10 and we’re in the mood to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than by dropping some sweet-looking merch just in time for your summer wardrobe refresh.

Fun fact: Having pot plants around your home can benefit your breathing, increase your immunity, deter illness, and boost your overall mood! Plus they look nice and add 10+ adult points to your home. We’re sold!

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps we never knew we needed.

The team behind the talented design and construction team Babylon Gardens—who have been creating beautiful landscapes in Auckland for over 10 years—have just opened the Babylon Store to help all plant-lover wannabes.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Roses box is getting a new outfit by Bonnie Brown drawing inspiration from elements of the beautiful Aotearoa as an ode to thank all the unsung heroes who raised us.

If one thing’s for sure, indoor plants sit in a very special place in our hearts these days. You know, those cute, spiky little cacti sitting on the windowsill, or those stunning, draping string of pearls hanging on the wall. Many of you will agree that having plants around the house just makes life better.

Load Up your boot on covetable botanical goodies at Auckland Plant Market happening on March 21 at Smales Farm. Expect botanical art, live music, cute planters, colorful pots, jewelry, and skincare so whether you’re looking for adorable little succulents or kokedamas, you can find it all here.

Support local—it's a term we've all become well accustomed to in 2020 and one we're shining a (bright Christmas) light on one last time, before the year is through. Because when it comes to great gifts, us Kiwis really know how to make 'em—and make 'em good.

Just five days out from Christmas, a slew of the country's most talented artisans will descend on Eden Park for the ultimate festive market. That's right, on Sunday December 20 New Zealand's most famous stadium will be ditching sports in favour of all things festive, with General Collective bringing the goods one final time this Christmas market season. 

When it comes to advent calendars, why should the kid have all the fun? Well they don't, as it turns out—because a growing number of brands are cashing in on the festivities with their very own boujee versions that, quite frankly, are a whole lot better than the choccy numbers of our youth.

Follow a few of these gems to fill up your feed with sustainable, original and drool-worthy fashion. 

Commercial Bay will not only be home to some of the city's hottest new bars and eateries, there's also a tonne of top-notch retailers joining the ranks. Mixing up brands new and old, from here and abroad, one thing's for sure—you're going to want to bring along a whole lot of self control with that wallet.

Here’s a list of awesome things to do in New Zealand this weekend.

Not to toot our own horns or anything, but us Aucklanders are a talented bunch. There’s a variety of shakers and makers right here in our city that we’re proud as punch to have around. From a perfect addition to your home to gifts worth giving, you’re bound to find art, design and fashion that’s nothing short of perfect created right in our shores. It’s time to discover what our wonderful talent has to offer—here are the perfect places to find local artists and designers so you can shop ‘til you drop!

Finally, Auckland is getting a David Jones and we can’t WAIT!

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to expand your LEGO set collection, this news is about to hit you like a ton of bricks: Alceon Group is building New Zealand's first LEGO® Certified Store in Newmarket's swanky new Westfield.

Newmarket, you’ve got it going onnn. There’s no shortage of things to see and do in this happening suburb.

Although they’re heavenly on the eyes and worryingly moreish to smell, the beloved bouquet of flowers has become a tad monotonous…

Welcome to your weekly urban culture wrap.

Christmas is all about giving and what’s better than giving to those in need? These gifts won’t only treat your bestie, they’ll also be helping you do good deed from helping the homeless in Australia to funding a day’s schooling for kids in Africa and Asia.

You never realise how hard it is to buy for a vegan until you’re stuck doing it. Make things easy on yourself and treat your vegan friend to one of these treats.

There are few things in life better than receiving a big bouquet of fresh florals…except delivery to the office in front of all your colleagues! 

Whoever said it is better to give than to receive had clearly never been gift shopping. It’s so much easier to buy things for yourself than for others, right? Whether you’re shopping for the person who has everything or the person who hates everything, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to make your gift shopping experience that little bit easier.

Living your best life is expensive, right? Wrong! You can live it up large without breaking the bank thanks to The Warehouse. The one-stop shop has it all with everything from books and vinyl to pot plants and champagne flutes. 

With the traffic getting worse and the temperature dropping lower, retail therapy is starting to feel less de-stressing and more distressing. Cut that extra hassle out of your life and sign up for a subscription service to get your consumerist kicks every month without even having to leave the house. What a time to be alive!

In case you miss it the memo, plants are the new dogs. Yep, these green treasures are filling homes and bringing smiles to the dials of literally thousands of people in the City of Sails.

What’s on RiRi’s wrist?

One of our favourite florists, Rose Tinted Flowers, has  set up shop on K’Road in St. Kevin’s Arcade on Monday.

You'll also find crafts, bric-a-brac, art and clothing...they are a true treasure trove! And, sometimes you'll find things that you didn't even know you needed.

Us Aucklanders are like mini Kanye West’s and Kimmy K’s—AKA, hella good at shopping. First we devour brunch, then we head to the shops and only do we leave when we’ve hit a satisfactory dent in the back account. Yep, shopping is our forte. As proud as we are to have perfected the art of shopping, it makes buying presents painstakingly impossible (and tedious). Buy a mate a candle? They’ve got 15. New makeup? Not unless you wanna spend a small fortune. Clothes? Psst, like there’s room in their wardrobe. So, unless you want to buy a mate a bigger apartment there’s no point in cluttering their already over cluttered home. The solution? Opt for gifting an experience because who on earth buys themselves an escapade in a hot air balloon. We know right, genius.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and while you’re out enjoying the festivities and saying awkward things to your boss at the Christmas party, your best friend is at home waiting for you, hoping that you’ll be home soon.

Last year, we published a passive-aggressive gift guide to help you be an undercover asshole at Christmas. And frankly, you guys really seemed to like it. So we came up with some new suggestions for those of you are feeling slightly passive aggressive this gift-giving season… and, well, always.

In case you missed the memo, Christmas is just around the corner. The most magical time of the year is all about family, Santa and ALL the festive treats. 

Jingle bell rock, one of our faves—the Coatesville Markets—is coming to the city during December.

To help you help an indoor plant live a long, happy life, here is what indoor plant you should get based on your star sign. 

Calling all our Aucklanders who were around for the undeniable craze that was Nokias and flip phones, because boy, do we have a throwback for you!

Fun fact: Having pot plants around your home can benefit your breathing, increase your immunity, deter illness, and boost your overall mood! Plus they look nice and add 10+ adult points to your home. We’re sold!

The greats of New Zealand—Karen Walker, Hedley Books, The Caker and Storm & India have joined together to recreate the bookstore experience for our holiday season.

With Christmas fast approaching we are even more excited to get on the market buzz. Here are all the markets you need to visit this November.

Some argue the sole purpose of a vase is to hold flowers. To this we laugh and say “pfft, you’ve gotta be kidding!”. There’s a world of infinite possibilities with everything from shared cocktails and candy buffets to trendy terrariums and insane freaksundaes. 

There’s plenty of things to do in Auckland without the heavy price tag—here are 50 fun, tasty and sometimes free adventures, all for less than that pink note.

Warmer weather and longer days are among us with Spring in full force! And with Christmas creeping closer (12 weeks to go!!), our favourite Auckland markets are finally back after a winter break. Get ready for all the tropical fruit juices, fresh strawberry smoothies, and handpicked flower bouquets coming your way. Break out those sunnies, sandals and summer dresses and make sure you tick off all these markets in October.

We like to think stationery improves efficiency in the workplace, ya know, the whole look good feel good mindset?

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.

Have you ever found yourself walking through gardens, forests, or even down the street and wondered to yourself what that beautiful plant is called?

Kia ora our fellow Kiwis! If you’re ever in need of a little Kiwiana get-up, here are a few places in Auckland where Kiwiana décor is waiting for you…

You’ve found your happily ever after—congrats! While you know you want to spend the rest of your days as their partner-in-crime, you have nooo idea how to go about the whole down-on-one-knee scenario. 

It’s almost Mother’s Day—that time of year people where you have to suck up to your mum and admit that she does do a lot for you (probably too much) as much as she may annoy you at times.

​While we love each and every suburb in Auckland, there are some that we hold close to our hearts. We’re talking about the ‘burbs jam-packed with local businesses doing cool things. 

Chances are, if you live in Auckland, then you head to Mission Bay—or one of the nearby beaches—at least once a month to soak in the epic views, have a splash in the fountain (ok, we’re kidding a little bit here), or head to one of their delicious cafes and restaurants for your weekend fix.

Cacti and succulents are seriously trending right now.

Among the hustle and bustle of Auckland and its surrounding ‘burbs, we tend to forget about the world of hidden treasures that reside down the alleyways and laneways of our spectacular city.

Wearing a little bling bling is enough to make anyone feel like a million bucks and a bit of sparkle here and there can instantly take an outfit from zero to hero.

Ah, plants. You fickle, fragile little things. Yes, you’re cute and make our homes look stylish and ourselves look a little more adult. But, you know what? You’re kind of a massive pain to look after. 

Fun fact: Having pot plants around your home can benefit your breathing, increase your immunity, deter illness, and boost your overall mood! Plus they look nice and add 10+ adult points to your home. We’re sold!

We all know it’s not really summer until you take an Instagram on a pool float, it’s like a summer right of passage. 

For stationary geeks like us, shopping for a diary is one of the mightiest of pleasures that comes when the clock strikes the New Year, so we’ve done you a solid and rounded up some of the best out there. Time to show 2018 who’s boss, and organise the hell outta it!

The summer holidays are here at last—heck yesss! And, let’s be honeset, no Kiwi summer would be complete without a camping adventure or two. 

In our A-Z gift guide, you'll find our top picks for Christmas presents this year to go forth and shop!

Alrighty girls and boys its time for a dose of honesty—your boyfriend probably isn’t going to tell you any of this, but he will sure be thinking it. Christmas can be an awkward time for new couples and the question of what to get your significant other can be a tricky one. 

Are you a sucker for cushion covers? Love a good ceramic plate? Need want a new home revamp? Well, get excited, because Città Design have just opened their flagship Newmarket store (just in time for Christmas!) and it’s truly a homeware-lover’s dream.

Need to buy a gift that special someone but get the heebie jeebies just thinking about trawling the mall? Fear not! This is where online gift packs come in. 

Gone are they days when you could only get a pizza delivered! Delivery packs are alive and kickin’ in Auckland and they’re everything you want and more.

So little time yet so much to do. The good news is, there are plenty of Auckland gems curating a superior cup as part of a wider retail experience. Like a two-in-one shampoo kinda thing, but cool.

In Parnell, you’ll find some of Auckland’s best eateries, freakshake hubs, talented florists, gyms and of course, the prettiest rose gardens in town. 

Look, we all know that you’re—probably—the favourite child, but to reeeeally cement your #1 kid status, you’ll need to bring your A-game when it comes to a gift for mum this Mother’s Day. 

My my, Kingsland, haven’t you shaped out to be a hip little suburb? Home to great bars, cafes, restaurants and the mighty Eden Park, Kingsland knows how to show the people of Auckland a bloody good time.

Looking to learn a bit about love this Valentine’s Day? Auckland’s favourite inner city artisan store, Scarecrow is hosting a ‘Language of Love’ workshop on Wednesday 10th February.

When your out-of-town mates rock up for a weekend and request to ‘do all the things’, it’s easy to feel the pressure. After all, it’s suddenly your sole responsibility to show them how awesome the City of Sails really is.

These Christmas gifts are quick, easy and perfect for those on a budget.

‘Tis the season to be jolly…and Santa. Whether it’s at the office, Uni or just a group of friends, chances are that you’ve been hit up to be Secret Santa to at least one person this year. Instead of the usual (boring) box of chocolates, novelty ice cube tray or humourous (less) mug, get creative and choose gifts that people will actually want to receive. 

The CBD’s much-loved artisan store, Scarecrow has reopened on Victoria Street East and is here to stay. Scarecrow was originally a pop up store and café, but has now been transformed into a quiet metropolitan oasis—perfect for a healthy lunch, connecting with likeminded individuals, or picking up fresh ingredients for the evening’s dinner.

Herne Bay has a new pop up on Jervois Road that’s simple, stylish and, well…pretty darn gorgeous.