Six gifts for zhuzhing up the home this Christmas

Best for: Cheers-ing in celebration

Fresh, vibrant, and award-winning — RUA Pinot Noir, Rosé, and Pinot Gris are made for the season of celebration. From backyard barbecues to festive feasts, these Central Otago favourites bring effortless style and serious drinkability to every occasion. Great wine, no fuss. Find RUA at leading
liquor retailers and supermarkets.

Best for: The keen cook

Ironclad Co. cast-iron cookware has pieces for the home cook, the professional chef and for those who love to cook outdoors. Suitable on all heat sources and with no forever chemicals, this is cookware that won’t cost the planet or your health. With a Three Generation Guarantee, it will also last 100 Christmases.

Best for: The hot-weather hater

Introducing the Shark TurboBlade – the powerful bladeless fan, accelerating air up to 20 metres in boost mode with 180-degree oscillation across your home. It’s endlessly customisable – pivot from vertical to horizonal cooling, twist the vents in two directions, oscillate and more. The bladeless design and DustDefense Technology make for easy cleaning. Choose your chill with a blade of air that pivots to cool every corner.

Best for: To buy for yourself and call it a Christmas gift

Ready your home for Christmas entertaining the smart way with the Samsung 4-Door French Door Refrigerator Family Hub™ 636L. Enjoy AI-powered food management with AI Vision Inside, which helps track your groceries and suggest recipes. Stay refreshed with the Beverage Center™ and effortlessly connected through SmartThings Home for a smarter kitchen experience. Available from Samsung.com and authorised Samsung resellers nationwide.

Best for: The cocktail connoisseur

Bombay Sapphire is the perfect spirit to gift this season, thanks to its versatility in crafting classic cocktails. Whether it’s a refreshing gin and tonic, an elegant martini, or a zesty negroni – its smooth, aromatic flavour creates the perfect balance. Made with 10 botanicals, including juniper, lemon peel and almond, Bombay Sapphire is a great addition to any festive celebration.

Best for: The silly-season stresser

Give the gift of wellness this Christmas with ŌKU, a premium range of New Zealand native herbal tea and products crafted with care and purpose. Each blend combines powerful native botanicals to support wellbeing and a connection to nature. Beautifully presented and made in Aotearoa. From $19.90. Available online at oku.co.nz and from selected retailers nationwide.