Skip the forgettable branded trinkets this Christmas and surprise your team with gifts they’ll truly appreciate. These sustainable choices not only make the holiday season special but also reflect your dedication to a greener future. Thoughtful and meaningful, they might just be the highlight of their year!
1. Rotorua Canopy Tours
Give the gift that will last a lifetime. Rotorua Canopy Tours is an experience that resonates with all types of people, ages and abilities. Named the best nature activity in the world, this 3-hour zipline adventure though ancient native forest will truly wow them. Make a day of it and take the whole team, Rotorua Canopy Tours can cater for groups of 3 to 103. Or, gift a voucher and let your employees share this unforgettable experience with their loved ones.
2. Seed Bombs
Need a budget-friendly gift with a meaningful impact? These NZ seed bombs are a fun and effortless way to support the bee population. Just toss them on the soil, let nature do the rest, and watch them bloom! Each pack comes in a reusable organic muslin cloth bag—completely plastic-free—and even offers customizable branding for a personal touch. www.eaglesrest.co.nz
3. Chuffed Gifts – Eco-friendly gift ideas
Chuffed Gifts is revolutionising the concept of eco friendly corporate Christmas gifts. These guys have come up with an awesome new gifting concept and bought the tourism activities world into the gift-giving realm. You essentially buy your team a Chuffed gift package, they come in a cool-looking Chuffed Experience Box with the package ticket and a 50 page booklet – full of travel inspiration and tips. These are sent by courier to any New Zealand address, and usually arrive within one to three business days, so they’re great when you have left it to the last min and need something quick! They can then pick whatever they want to do from up to 80 exciting experience options. Check them out here.
4. Handmade ceramic coffee cups – unique and reusable
Coffee cups make a great gift, but by supporting local artists this is one of our favourite eco-friendly corporate Christmas gifts. Ceramic coffee cups are unique and durable, handmade by incredible local artists. Check out Westcoast Stonewares’ bespoke ceramic takeaway / reusable travel coffee cups. They have been hand-made in Raglan, New Zealand. These pottery ‘keep cup’ styled mugs work great for walking and driving in the car with. Pair this with a voucher for a coffee your local coffee shop and your in for a winner with your employees.
Now that you have some great eco-friendly gift ideas, don’t forget to keep the wrapping sustainable too. Try fabric, repurposed paper or a box or bag that can be used again too!