Festive favourites
Discover this year’s festive favourites from a selection of our Autumn 2025 NZ Gift & Homeware Fair Exhibitors.
Meri Kirihimete and Welcome
As the festive season approaches, we’re excited to share our Christmas Preview Magazine, featuring exclusive content, festive tips and a selection of our Autumn 2025 NZ Gift & Homeware Fair Exhibitors! Thank you for supporting the gift fairs and retail industry this year. We look forward to 2025. Happy holidays and best wishes for the new year!
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Gift Wrapping Tips for Unusual Items
Awkward shapes solved! From oddly angled toys to sporting goods and everything in between, wrapping unusual presents can be a real headache. But fear not! We’ve got you covered with our top tips and tricks to conquer those tricky parcels and spread some holiday magic.
Embrace the Gift Bag
Let’s be honest, sometimes the easiest solution is the best. Gift bags are a lifesaver for oddly shaped items. Simply pop the present in, add some tissue paper and you’re good to go!
Pro Tip: Elevate the gift bag by using high-quality tissue paper in festive colours or patterns.
Think Outside the Box (Literally!)
Instead of traditional wrapping paper, consider alternative materials like fabric, brown paper, or even maps! These can be more forgiving when dealing with unusual shapes and add a unique touch.
The “Bundle Wrap” Technique
For long, thin items like sporting equipment or musical instruments, try the “bundle wrap”. Simply roll the item in wrapping paper and tie the ends with ribbon or twine like a Christmas cracker.
Create a Custom Box
Get crafty and construct your own box from cardboard! This allows you to perfectly tailor the size and shape to your item. Decorate it with paint or festive embellishments.
The Art of Disguise
Turn that awkward shape into something else entirely! Wrap a toy aeroplane in blue paper to create a “cloud”, or a tennis racket in green paper to make a “Christmas tree”. Get creative and have fun with it!
Happy wrapping!
Tip for Retailers
Offer a gift-wrapping service in-store! This adds value for your customers and can be a great way to boost sales.
Little Soldier
Our furniture is more than just a functional piece for your home; it’s a carefully crafted tool to grow with your child. littlesoldiernz@gmail.com
Live Wires Ltd
Matt finish double-walled drink bottles with designs by Tanya Wolfkamp. Presented in a full colour gift box, these bottles are the perfect gift. denise@livewires.co.nz
Little Taonga
Little Taonga, Treasures of Aotearoa. Creating beautiful and meaningful Taonga (jewellery) inspired by our rich cultural heritage that makes Aotearoa, New Zealand so special. hello@littletaonga.com
Lumini Skincare Ltd
Say hello to clean and nourished skin; specially formulated for pre-teen skin. Crafted with clean, natural and vegan ingredients, it allows pre-teens to explore skincare safely. lumini@lumini.co.nz
100% New Zealand
Don’t miss out on these fantastic new Pohutukawa lights from 100% NZ. We have all your Kiwiana Christmas decorations in stock and ready to send. orders@100percentnz.co.nz
Essentially Tamara creates luxurious artisan shower bombs that transform your daily ritual into an indulgent spa-like experience. hello@essentiallytamara.co.nz Merry Must Have
AM Trading
Offering a huge range of unique and beautiful NZ designed Gifts & Souvenirs by NZ artists. Our new range of garden tools and drink bottles is on hot sale now! info@amtrading.co.nz
Essentially Tamara
At ANTLER NZ we focus on bringing you an exciting range of high quality scarves, bags, jewellery and all other on-trend fashion accessories each season. lisa@antlernz.co.nz
Antler
Tilley Soap and Cosmetics
Discover 8 enchanting new fragrances in sleek white jars. Tilley’s natural soy candles offer 80 hours of bliss, a perfect gift of ambiance. richie@mamalulu.co.nz
Go Girl Wholesale
Go Girl offers four diverse labels - Go Girl, Bodacious, Jar of Hearts and La Sofia. Unique styles, sizes and ages to suit every store. marketing@vaniggy.com
By Auskin
Fibre by Auskin specialises in natural fibres for home decor, manufacturing and all of life’s spaces.
salesnz@auskin.com
Little Difference
NZ made 100% recycled greeting cards that plant trees & save lives. Every card plants 1 native tree in developing countries towards permanent reforestation. hello@littlediffference.org
Fibre
BDE
BDE is a NZ distributor for several Australian importers specialising in Christmas items including licensed The Grinch and Premium Christmas. simon.song@bdeltd.co.nz
Bruntwood Lane
Felted Wool Soap is a unique and novel gift. Handmade in New Zealand, it is fragrant, colourful, well packaged & eco friendly. sales@bruntwoodlane.co.nz
Bee Dee Bags
Visit our stand to chat with our friendly staff and learn how we can be your one-stop shop for all your packaging needs. sales@beedeebags.co.nz
Choice Fruit Products
Our products are handcrafted in small batches, making each product unique. Condiments & sauces, infused olive oil, chutney & spreads, natural sea salts & fudge. alison@choicefruits.co.nz
Anoint Skincare
Light up the holidays with our NZ handmade soy candles. Enjoy the cozy scents of Mulled Wine, Brandied Pear and Christmas Time. Perfect for gifting. enquiries@anointskincare.co.nz
Cienna Designs Australia
Look fabulous this holiday season in Cienna! Beautiful holiday designs for your stores! Get in touch for Lookbooks! sales@cienna-designs.com.au
Briawood Cottage
Elevate your home, elevate your mood. Discover our stunning collection of cushions and homewares designed with you and your customers in mind. briarwoodcottage@outlook.com
Cinnamon Creations
We are an Australian wholesaler with an eclectic mix of winter scarves, faux coats, beanies, gloves, woolen coats and timber beads not to be missed. david@cinnamoncreations.com.au
Clearview Marketing
Get ready for winter with our amazing exclusive range of designer raincoats, umbrellas and gumboots from Galleria. Janine@clearviewmarketing.co.nz
Christmas Cracker
Crave
Creative Women
Form meets function in these stunning glass carafe sets. Each is handblown from recycled glass then meticulously hammered by hand for a truly unique finish. nz@creativewomen.net
Explore Mimi & Lula’s Enchanted Christmas Collection. Festive Advent calendars, hair accessories and glittery gifting sets for a sparkly, magical holiday season. sales@craveltd.co.nz
Frontier International Trading
With hundreds of styles and designs to choose from every season, we are one of New Zealand’s largest scarf wholesale specialists. sales@frontiertrading.co.nz
Ecovask
Our pink hair & travel towels are back in stock! A musthave for Christmas gifting, these sold out in a snap last time so stock up while you can! viv@ecovask.nz
My Merchant
Our best selling official All Blacks, Black Ferns and Super Rugby accessories. Bottle openers, key chains, magnets and bag tags. The perfect kiwi stocking fillers! mike@mymerchant.co.nz
Eddie & Lu
Our natural hand & body wash is made using plant-based ingredients including organic coconut oil. It is soy-free, GMO free, laboratory formulated and tested in Aotearoa. sales@eddieandlu.co.nz
Adventure Collections
Adventure Collections offers New Zealand travel journals and paint by number kits - perfect for capturing memories and creating art inspired by your journeys. adventure@adventurecollections.com
Parnell + Co
A delightful Christmas surprise is this mini copper rake and trowel set from Esschert Design. Perfect to care for pot plants 5x3x23cm. sales@parnellagencies.co.nz
Elizabeth Scott Agencies
Australian based womenswear label. Specialising in natural fibres; linen, silks and wool and made in Europe. bonnie@elizabethscottagencies.com.au
Our new artist-designed placemats complement our existing New Zealand gift range, including coasters, tea towels, postcards, magnets, key rings, jewellery and prints. orders@pikitia.co.nz
Offering nautical reproduced instruments such as compasses, telescopes and sextants plus handcrafted stone chess sets and brass and wooden jewellery boxes. We supply the best quality items at competitive prices.
Mystiqa
Pikitia
Joyful Finds
Science and Nature
Innovative new animals playset: Sustainably made from FSC cardboard and printed with plant based inks. Sturdy and portable - great for travellers. sales@scienceandnature.co.nz
Samx Trading
Get inspired for this holiday season with our Christmas products that your customers will love! Check out our latest festive collection now. admin@samx.co.nz
Rembrandt
Introducing the AKIIKO range: Elegant, sustainable homeware and gifts crafted for style and practicality. Elevate everyday living with beautiful, functional designs. support@rfa.co.nz
R A Burt & Co
Treat your someone special with a beautifully crafted chess marble set. Each piece beautifully designed and handcrafted. A stunning gift idea. info@raburt.co.nz
Socksmith/ J.F. Group
Socksmith Summer 24! Our new range has Secret Santa, teachers gifts and stocking fillers sorted! sales@jfgroup.co.nz
Style Zone Findings
Who says men are hard to buy for? We have 200+ mancave products. We also have a great range of cushions, gifts, bags and wallets. sales@szf.co.nz
Over the Dandelions
Fun Christmas gifts for babies and toddlers! Our colourful sorting box includes animal and nature shaped pieces to grasp and sort, helping develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. hello@overthedandelions.co.nz
Studio Sue
These whimsical notepads are perfect for jotting down your to-do lists or grocery lists. Includes fridge magnets, so you can keep your notepad handy. hello@studiosuedesigns.com
Holiday Magic
Vital Glasses
Designed in Aotearoa and made from 100% recycled plastic, Vital reading glasses and polarised sunglasses are the new ‘go to’ range for the design savvy. office@vitalglasses.co.nz
Hansby Design
Bringing you closer to nature through modern art prints & sustainable gift products. Original designs featuring our native & endangered wildlife. Giving back to Forest & Bird. cathy@hansbydesign.com
Sunday Culture
Sunday Culture creates eco-friendly sand wax candles designed to pour into any vessel; offering a fun, sustainable way to enjoy delicious, refillable scents. hayley@sundayculture.co.nz
Baker Street Collection
Discover a world of Christmas beauty with our stunning decorations. Sourced from Europe and beyond, each will enchant your home. info@bakerstreetcollection.co.nz
Christmas Charm
Yonger Design
This New Zealand company specialises in designing unique souvenirs, offering over 200 products across 15 categories. They also provide custom design and event planning services. Inspired designs for NZ. yongerdesign@gmail.com
The Grocery Collective
Wild Appetite transforms fresh, locally sourced ingredients into innovative flavours, creating sauces and condiments that elevate everyday meals into gourmet experiences. Good quality and creativity in every bite! office@ismpoeple.com
Sunny Folk Clothing
We make happy-as, NZ-designed baby and kids’ clothing with unique hand-drawn illustrations. Crafted sustainably from GOTS-certified organic cotton, azo-free dyes and responsible production. hello@sunnyfolkclothing.com
The FLOX Homebound collection draws inspiration from earthy browns and mosses of Aotearoa’s landscape, while the FLOX Wai bag collection embodies the deep blues and teals of our tranquil waterways. hello@tikitibu.com
Tikitibu
Namaskar Australia
Namaskar Australia specialises in wholesale fashion and offers an exquisite range of scarves and free size apparel including kimonos, kaftans and dresses. With a significant presence in Australia, New Zealand. amit@namaskaraustralia.com.au
Moana Road
Moana Road captures the essence of Kiwi living! Discover unique, affordable accessories and giftware that celebrate the beauty of Aotearoa. Perfect for those who love this place! paul@moanaroad.co.nz
Sundaise Group
We’re super excited to unveil our stunning new range of adult and children’s hats, featuring beautiful, uniquely hand-drawn prints by a talented Australian artist, who you can meet at our stand! admin@sundaisegroup.com.au
Muddy Bar
Premium New Zealand volcanic skincare, blending natural, skin-loving ingredients for all skin types. Our products are designed for businesses committed to quality and sustainability. info@muddybar.co.nz
Get Posh
Discover the Magical World of Get Posh! We strive to offer a unique and varied range of Retro, Branded Mancave Products, Novelty Clocks, Gifts, Homewares & Posh Christmas Curios & Decor. info@getposh.com.au
Kerridge/Linens and More
Our beautiful collection of handmade, sustainably sourced table linens and serveware is here for the new entertaining season. With timeless colours, these pieces add lasting style to any gathering. info@linensandmore.co.nz
Hā Naturally NZ
Available exclusively through Ha Naturally Distributors, Bopo Women offers the three best-selling crystal infused essential oil perfume rollers, packaged in a beautiful gift box. hello@hanaturally.co.nz
Helix Connections
Elevate your sales this festive season with Hanami nontoxic nail polishes. Made with naturally derived ingredients like corn, sugarcane, cotton and potato, they are non-toxic, breathable vegan and Australian made. helixconnections@gmail.com
Festive Fillers
Free Spirit Australia
Free Spirit Australia is excited to present New Zealand with our new Autumn/Winter 2025 collection. With amazing prices & gorgeous new knitwear styles all in stock and ready for delivery. mirjana@freespiritaustralia.com.au
FV Jewellery
Beautiful in black onyx! Unique, New Zealand designed jewellery to share with your customers. Affordable and well made, with packaging provided. Wear, share and enjoy!
jane@fabuleuxvous.com
Crystal Ashley Designs
Explore our highly popular new hanging ornament designs. An excellent New Zealand gift idea for an overseas friend. Proudly 100% New Zealand owned and operated. nandar@crystalashley.co.nz
George & Edi
A lightly perfumed, rich, hydrating hand cream containing apricot oil, shea butter and kiwi seed oil, to nourish and revive hard working hands and cuticles. sarah@georgeandedi.com
The Art of Attraction
Drawing crowds with festive windows. The holiday season is a golden opportunity for retailers to boost sales and attract new customers. With increased foot traffic, it’s essential to stand out and make a lasting impression. Here are some strategies to help you take full advantage of the holiday rush and create an eyecatching window display that draws customers in!
Leverage Holiday Themes and Trends
Embrace the festive spirit by incorporating popular holiday themes and trends into your store’s decor. Whether it’s a Christmas wonderland, summer soiree, or a New Year’s celebration, aligning your display with the season’s mood can attract more attention. Use lights and props that evoke holiday cheer and excitement.
Create a Story with Your Display
A compelling story can captivate passersby and encourage them to step inside. Design your window display to tell a story that resonates with your target audience. For example, you could showcase a journey of gift-giving, a festive family gathering, or a summer adventure. Use mannequins, props, and backdrops to bring your story to life.
Highlight Key Products
Ensure your best-selling or most unique products are prominently featured in your window display. Arrange them in a way that highlights their features and benefits. Use creative arrangements and lighting to draw attention to these items. Consider rotating products throughout the season to keep the display fresh and interesting.
Keep It Clean and Uncluttered
While it’s tempting to fill your window with as many decorations as possible, a cluttered display can be overwhelming and unattractive. Focus on a few key elements and arrange them thoughtfully. Ensure there’s enough space for each item to be appreciated and that the overall look is cohesive and balanced.
Promote Special Offers and Events
Use your window display to advertise special promotions, discounts, and events. Eye-catching signs and banners can draw attention to these offers and entice customers to enter your store. Make sure the messaging is clear and easy to read from a distance.
Engage All Senses
While the visual aspect of your window display is crucial, don’t forget about the other senses. Play festive music, use scent diffusers with holiday fragrances and even offer small samples of holiday treats. Engaging multiple senses can create a more immersive and memorable experience for your customers.
Stay True to Your Brand
While it’s important to embrace the holiday spirit, make sure your window display still reflects your brand’s identity. Use colours, themes and messaging that align with your brand values and aesthetics. This consistency helps build brand recognition and loyalty.
Monitor and Adapt
Finally, keep an eye on how your window display is performing. Observe which elements attract the most attention and adjust as needed. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different layouts, themes and products to see what works best.
By following these tips, you’re sure to make the most of the increased foot traffic during the holiday season and create window displays that not only attract but also delight your customers.
Happy holidays and happy selling!
Capture the Magic
Use instagrammable moments to drive store traffic. In today’s digital age, creating ‘Instagrammable’ moments can be a powerful way to attract customers to your store. These photo-worthy experiences not only enhance the in-store experience but also encourage customers to share their visits on social media, amplifying your reach. Here’s how you can capture the magic and drive store traffic.
Create Visually Stunning Displays
The first step to creating Instagrammable moments is to design visually appealing displays. Think about vibrant colours, unique textures, and interesting shapes that will catch the eye. Seasonal themes, artistic installations and creative product arrangements can all serve as perfect backdrops for customer photos.
Offer Incentives for Sharing
Motivate customers to share their Instagrammable moments by offering incentives. This could be in the form of discounts, freebies, or entries into a giveaway. Make sure to clearly communicate the details of the promotion and how customers can participate.
Highlight User-Generated Content
Showcase customer photos on your social media channels and in-store displays. This not only builds a sense of community but also encourages others to share their own experiences. Featuring usergenerated content can also provide social proof and build trust with potential customers.
Create Themed Photo Spots
Designate specific areas in your store as themed photo spots. These could be seasonal setups, product-focused displays, or simply aesthetically pleasing corners. Make sure these spots are well-lit and easy to access and consider providing props to enhance the photo experience.
Host Instagrammable Events
Organise events that are designed to be Instagrammable. This could include product launches, workshops, or holiday celebrations. Ensure that these events have plenty of photo opportunities and encourage attendees to share their experiences on social media.
Collaborate with Influencers
Partnering with local influencers can help amplify your Instagrammable moments. Invite influencers to visit your store, experience your displays and share their visit with their followers. This can significantly increase your store’s visibility and attract new customers.
Keep It Fresh and Exciting
Regularly update your Instagrammable displays to keep them fresh and exciting. This not only encourages repeat visits but also provides new content for customers to share. Seasonal changes, new product launches and special promotions are all great opportunities to refresh your displays.
Engage with Your Audience
Engage with customers who share their Instagrammable moments by liking, commenting, and sharing their posts. This interaction shows that you value their content and can help build a loyal community around your brand.
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