If you've left picking Christmas presents to the last minute (again), never fear - we're here with a handy gift guide to take the stress out of shopping! Whether it be for friends or family and whānau, there's something here for everyone and every budget - so relax, we've done the hard work for you. Just pop your name on the gift tag and Bob's your uncle.
Lapin + Wolf
With its stunning prints, posters and personalised keepsakes, Lapin + Wolf is a beautiful local brand run by Morrinsville mum-of-three Anna, offering a range of thoughtful gifts that are sure to impress this Christmas. Anna's prints are created by sourcing both curated, commercially licensed products - supporting a wide range of local and international artists - and her own original designs and artwork. There's never a better time to support local businesses than Christmas.
Got a child on your Christmas list? The Animals of the World Map makes a fun but informative gift that is incredibly cute and aesthetic. Lapin + Wolf's best-seller, the map features a curated design with the addition of Aotearoa's kiwi, tuatara and weta, designed by Anna herself. The popular print also comes in a range of colours to fit any space or theme.
Alternatively, the Forest Friends Trilogy Set would make a stunning addition to any nursery or child's room. With its soft and neutral colours and earthy tones, the pictures feature a collection of forest animals, including a fox, squirrel, rabbit, deer, hedgehog and racoon. This sweet set is sure to be a hit with any mum, dad or parent-to-be.
Perfect for a proud Kiwi or recent arrival to our shores, the New Zealand (Oh The Places You Could Go) Map features a detailed print of Aotearoa and its offerings, bringing the country to life. A truly unique and beautiful piece of Kiwiana that would make a lovely addition to a living space.
For the green thumb of the group, budding botanists or a fan of flora and fauna, Lapin + Wolf's The Botanicals print will make a beautiful and thoughtful gift. Featuring 18 delicately drawn flowers in soft pinks, greens, yellows and blues, this print often sees a surge in popularity around Mother's Day - so it's bound to be a hit with mums or mother figures.
Additionally, Lapin + Wolf also offers a range of custom, personalised prints for a thoughtful present that's sure to tug at the heartstrings. The personalised prints are perfect for parents wanting a sweet, special keepsake of their baby's birth details, with a number of different designs to choose from.
- Further still,Lapin + Wolf has also recently begun branching into photography prints, with a selection of lifestyle, wildlife and still-life photos as prints and posters; a perfect present for a newly minted homeowner who needs to add some art to their space.
OPPO
While you may think of OPPO as just a smartphone retailer, the innovative tech company offers much, much more. Integrating software, hardware and services, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices - spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series - as well as the likes of the ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+.
- For a loved one with a keen eye for photography, the cutting-edge flagship OPPO Find X5 Pro smartphone is the ultimate gift - and if they also love gaming, even better! With 4K Ultra Night Video powered by the purpose-built MariSilicon X processor, every memory can be captured with crystal-clear clarity. Hasselblad Camera for Mobile lets you take shots with ease - and then show them off with the 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz 1 Billion Colour Bionic Display. Powered by the latest-generation, multicore Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, with 128GB RAM and 256GB storage, the Find X5 Pro is supercharged to handle even the most demanding games and applications.
- Alternatively, the OPPO Find X5 Lite comes with a 64mp AI Triple Camera with bokeh flare portrait video, while the 6.4-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is outstanding for watching videos or gaming. The 4500mAh battery will last all day long, and can charge super-quick thanks to the 65W SUPER VOOC charging system.
- Sleek and stylish with a lightweight and streamlined unibody design, the OPPO Reno8 5G lights up the dark with dual flagship Sony camera sensors, ideal for those nighttime shots of the stars. Perfect for that person who's always on the go, the Reno8 5G comes with ultra-fast 80W SUPER VOOC Flash Charge and a large 4500mAh battery. With 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage, it's a great option for the person who lives a full and busy life and needs the space to store their memories.
- For the muso who never goes anywhere without their tunes, the OPPO Enco X2 Noise Cancelling Earbuds are sure to be a hit. The earbuds offer up to 40 hours of listening time and two hours of music playback on a five-minute Fast Charge, with Qi-compatible wireless charging. Co-created by OPPO and Dynaudio, the earbuds mark a dramatic step forward in delivering outstanding sound performance. OPPO has improved the frequency response for a sound balance rarely achieved by wireless earbuds, providing studio-quality sound. Sounds good to me!
- For the go-getter of the group who's always on the go, the OPPO Pad Air could be a game-changer. Super lightweight, aesthetic and comfortable to hold, the OPPO Pad Air also guarantees full-day continuous usage for work, entertainment, and online classes with a 7100mAh big battery. The user can connect the tablet to OPPO earphones via Bluetooth to enjoy authentic and dynamic 3D surround. With work to do and content to consume, looking at LCD screens for a long time may cause your friend or family member eye fatigue, but the Pad Air has obtained TÜV Rhineland Eye Comfort Certification which promises to provide a more comfortable experience.
- For the person in your life who still hasn't got themselves a smartwatch, well, today's the day to change their life. The OPPO Watch Free sports a 1.64-inch AMOLED display, protected by 2.5D curved glass, and supports different watch faces as well as an AI-generated customisable face. The watch comes with 24/7 heart rate, sleep and SpO2 monitoring, as well as sleep reminders, snore monitoring - the list goes on. It also features over 100 sports modes, including badminton, cricket, rowing - perfect for any fitness fiend - as well as a 230mAh battery that lasts up to 14 days on a single charge. Ideal for the hiker, tramper of adventure enthusiast, the OPPO Watch Free also features 5ATM water resistance and a swappable silicone strap.
Noel Leeming
Tech gifts make great treats for everyone on your list this Christmas, and Noel Leeming is the one place to find them all. From home gadgets to gaming, phones, appliances and more, they’ve got all the big brands everyone loves, and an expert team that’s always happy to help.
If you're buying for a streaming fan, look no further than the Amazon Fire TV Stick. It makes a smart TV even smarter, simplifying your viewing experience with convenient controls for fast and powerful streaming. Plus, it supports immersive Dolby Atmos audio to bring scenes to life.
Next up, meet the all-new Echo Dot (with Alexa), the fourth generation of Amazon's most popular smart speaker. Any with its deliverance of crisp vocals, balanced bass and full sound that can be enjoyed anywhere in the home. Plus, virtual assistant Alexa is always on hand, from providing the weather forecast to setting an alarm. The speaker also controls your smart home: simply use your voice to turn on lights, control plugs, adjust the thermostat and more with compatible devices. Very handy!
It's even easier now to keep a virtual eye on your home when you're not there. Give the gift of security this Christmas with the Eufy Cam 2 Pro 2K Security Kit. Its 2K resolution, wire-free cameras with advanced night vision capture more detail in crisp clarity, with 365-day battery life. Intelligent AI technology is built-in to detect humans, optimise image quality and reduce false alerts, while military grade encryption keeps your data safe and protects your privacy. Plus there's battery backup, ensuring your cameras are still rolling.
For the man in your life, you can never go wrong with a practical present, like the Philips Shaver Series Wet & Dry Shaver. The shaver is designed to deliver a dry or wet shave with comfort and convenience, featuring a flexible head, ComfortCut blade system, 60 minutes or cordless shaving on a one-hour charge, and a pop-up trimmer for grooming moustaches and sideburns.
Article created in partnership with Lapin + Wolf, OPPO, and Noel Leeming.