The men in your life:
Buying for men is never easy.  And trust us, your dad is probably sick of the same old socks and undies combo, and as nice as cologne is, be a little bit more imaginative when it comes to your boyfriend or husband.  Check out these toys for boys they’ll love to unwrap:

Breville Smart Grinder
Sometimes it’s a little tricky to get the amount of coffee in your daily cup just right, and it’s essential to make the perfect coffee. Breville comes to the rescue this Christmas with The Smart Grinder with Dosing IQ automatically calibrates each dose every time you adjust the grind. With a 450g bean hopper, stainless steel Conical Burr and 25 hands-free grind settings - you simply tweak to taste.  Perfect for the coffee lover in your life!
Available from leading appliance retailers, RRP $349.95

Nicholas Jermyn wallet
Shirt makers Nicholas Jermyn have always emphasised quality, and putting a modern edge on classic designs for men.  This wallet is the ideal gift for a special man in your life.  $69.00 from Nicholas Jermyn.

Fujifilm FinePix Read 3D W3 Camera
The new the new Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 digital camera brings your images to life!  The Finepix W3 utilises unique Fujifilm technology to allow true 3D images, stunning 3D HD movies and direct connection to any 3D TV - bringing a new dimension to viewing.  Boys will love the amazing technology of this cool toy.

The camera’s ground-breaking technology replicates the human binocular visual system by combining two high quality lens and two CCDs in the one chassis. Users can view stunning 3D images and video without glasses through the camera's built-in 3.5inch LCD display.  Alternatively home videos and images can be played back and enjoyed in 3D on a huge scale on any brand large screen 3D TVs by using the sets' supplied glasses.

RRP $799 and available from Harvey Norman and selected photo specialist stores nationwide.

For Nana or Mum

Simply the Best Christmas Album
Call us dorks, but we love Christmas music.   And we’ve been cranking Simply the Best Christmas Album in the office. It’s got all the old favourites, from Jingle Bells sung by Willie Nelson, to We Wish you a Merry Christmas, so it’s a great Christmas combination, and will be perfect to play on Christmas day.  A lot of the artists are of the older variety, such as Kenny Rogers and Peter Paul and Mary, so something tells us your Nana or mum will love this one! From Warner music.

Josh Groban, Illuminations
Josh Groban has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and Illuminations is his long-awaited fifth studio album.  Groban co-wrote most of the songs on the album, proving he’s a talented songwriter as well as singer.  If your mum is a fan of Groban, or even if she’s never listened to him before, this album is highly recommended.

Breville Scraper Mixer Pro
Baking has definitely come back into fashion lately, and the innovative whizz planetary mixer by Breville - The Scraper Mixer Pro - now comes in a choice of 22 fantastic colours!

Mix colour in your kitchen, and customise the Scraper Mixer Pro to complement your style with an array of delicious, food-inspired shades - from milk chocolate to poppy seed, rhubarb to butterscotch and plum to cupcake, there is something for everyone. In true domestic goddess style, this beautiful machine with not only look fabulous on her bench top, but will have her baking like a professional.  RRP $739.95 available from all leading appliance retailers.

Edible Blooms
There’s not a woman alive who doesn’t love chocolate and flowers, and these clever creations combine the two.  The team at edibleblooms.co.nz create and deliver beautiful bouquets that resemble flowers, but are actually made up of delicious treats including only the finest chocolate.

These gorgeous arrangements promise to provide a delightful experience and be the talk of the dinner table this Christmas.  The online store at edibleblooms.co.nz has a huge selection of bouquets that will suit everyone’s taste – even your fussiest of friends!

Bouquets can be ordered online and prices start at just $39. Visit www.edibleblooms.co.nz to see the selection and to order.

For friends and sisters

Roxy Spiro
Sony Ericsson and iconic surf brand Roxy have joined forces to bring you the perfect phone for summer – the Roxy Spiro.  The Roxy Spiro is a stylish addition to any beach bag with Roxy’s signature branding.  Keep in touch with your friends and fam no matter where you are over the summer with quick and easy access to Facebook and Twitter on the go with the touch of a single button.

The Roxy Spiro also comes equipped with Sony’s Walkman player technology, FM radio and Track ID so you can listen to music anywhere, anytime.  RRP$199, available from all Vodafone retailers.

Icebreaker GT Run
This is the ultimate gift for the fitness fanatic in your life.  The new Icebreaker GT Run range features sleeveless tees, crews, tanks, shorts, tights and a racer back bra. The range includes classic and fashion-forward garments, and is aimed at both fitness runners and elite runners.

Icebreaker GT incorporates a little LYCRA to create a technical fabric that dries faster, resists odour naturally and fits perfectly.  Run-specific features on the new garments include eyelet panels for breathability, reflective details for visibility, zippered stash pockets and cord management systems for listening to music.  Priced from $69.95.

Say no to Naff!
Most people have at least one person in their life who is hard to buy for, and UNICEF New Zealand has seen a huge opportunity here, and come up with a fantastic idea.  UNICEF New Zealand has launched the ‘SAY NO TO NAFF” campaign, which aims to reduce the amount of ‘naff’ and unwanted Christmas gifts that New Zealanders receive every year.

Instead they are encouraging Christmas shoppers to select items from the ‘Inspired Gifts’ range through the UNICEF Facebook page or UNICEF’s website.

Customers can choose gifts such as water kits for a family in the Philippines, Bangladesh or story books for children in Bangladesh. Each gift comes with a personalised card to accompany the present.

It’s worth remembering that Christmas should be about the spirit of giving, so this is a fantastic gift idea for Christmas.

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