Christmas Gift Ideas NZ: Natural Gifts for Mum, Her and the Office
By Samantha, Lavender Backyard Garden, Newstead, Waikato. Growing lavender on our family farm since 2014. Updated November 2026.
Good Christmas gift ideas in NZ start with the person: a lavender gift basket with body lotion and soap for mum, a sleep spray and candle set for your partner, and a small boxed set for a co-worker. Each one below is a ready-made gift set, so it arrives boxed and ready to give.
We put them together by hand on our family lavender farm in Newstead, Waikato, where we grow our lavender and steam-distil the oil ourselves. Below you will find how to choose, one gift set for each person on your list, small gift ideas, and how to order in time for Christmas delivery within New Zealand.
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How to Choose a Christmas Gift
Three questions make the choice easier.
- Who is it for? – a close family member can get a larger set; a workmate or neighbour suits a small one
- What do they use every day? – body lotion, soap and hand cream get used up, so they rarely sit in a cupboard
- Will you hand it over or post it? – a boxed gift set is easy to post to another town
If you do not know someone's taste well, choose something they will use up, and add a short handwritten card.
Christmas Gift Ideas by Person
Most of our gift sets arrive in a black box with a purple ribbon and tissue paper inside, ready to give.
For Mum: Merry Xmas! Christmas Holiday Cheer Gift Basket
Best for: a mum who enjoys a long bath and a bedtime routine.
Inside are a 120ml lavender body lotion, a 100ml lavender sleep spray, a lavender sleep balm, an artisan lavender soap and a dried lavender sachet. The lotion, spray and balm are made with lavender oil we grow and steam-distil on our farm.
For Your Partner or a Woman on Your List: Merry Christmas! Lavender Relaxation Gifts for a Woman
Best for: someone who likes a candle lit and a quiet evening once the Christmas dishes are done.
Inside are a 100ml lavender sleep spray, a 60ml lavender soy candle and two dried lavender sachets. The set is wrapped in purple tissue.
For a Co-worker or the Office: Cost-Effective Appreciation Gifts for Coworkers
Best for: a workmate, a manager or someone in your team you want to thank before the break.
Inside are a lavender bath bomb, a 30ml lavender travel sleep spray, a dried lavender sachet and a mini bundle of dried lavender. It is boxed small enough to leave on a desk, or to post to a colleague who works from home.
For a Teacher
The school year in New Zealand ends in December, so a teacher gift often doubles as a Christmas gift. Our thank-you teacher gift ideas cover small boxed sets with herbal tea and a sachet.
For Someone Who Loves a Shower Routine
Our Merry Christmas! After-Shower Lavender Gift Box holds a 120ml lavender body oil, a 100ml lavender and mint after-shower mist, a lavender sleep balm and a dried lavender sachet, with a bookmark and mini lavender bundle. You will find it in our Christmas gift boxes collection.
Small Gifts and Stocking Fillers
Not every gift needs to be a box. For a name drawn out of a hat, a hand cream, a lip balm or a bath salts tube works well.
- Office gift swap – see our top 5 Secret Santa gift ideas
- Christmas stockings – see our Christmas stocking fillers
- Your own mix – choose a box, the items and a card with Build Your Own Gift Box
Ordering in Time for Christmas
We deliver anywhere in New Zealand, and only within New Zealand. We pack every order by hand at the farm and send it by tracked courier within New Zealand.
- North Island – usually 3 to 5 working days
- South Island and rural areas – usually 5 to 7 working days
- Last order dates – our Christmas order dates are on our Delivery & Shipping page; check them before you order
Christmas falls at the start of our lavender season. The farm opens to visitors from the last weekend of November, so if you live near Hamilton you can also pick up a gift in person; see Hours & Admission for the season's dates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Gifts
Q: What is a good Christmas gift for mum in NZ?
A gift set she will use up is a good choice, such as our Merry Xmas! Christmas Holiday Cheer Gift Basket with body lotion, sleep spray, sleep balm, soap and a sachet.
Q: Do your Christmas gift sets arrive ready to give?
Yes. Most of our gift sets arrive in a black box with a purple ribbon and tissue paper inside, so you only need to add a card.
Q: Can you send a Christmas gift straight to someone in another town?
Yes. Enter their address at checkout and we send it by tracked courier, usually in 3 to 5 working days to the North Island and 5 to 7 working days to the South Island and rural areas. We deliver within New Zealand only.
Q: Are your Christmas gifts made in New Zealand?
Yes. Our gift sets are put together by hand on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, mostly with products we make ourselves. Our lavender essential oil is grown and steam-distilled on the farm.
Q: What if the person has an allergy?
Read the full ingredient list on each product page before you buy. If you are unsure, a set with fewer skincare items, such as the Lavender Relaxation Gifts for a Woman, with a spray, candle and sachets, is a simpler choice.
Final Thoughts: A Christmas Gift for Everyone on Your List
Start with the person, then pick one ready-made set: the Holiday Cheer Gift Basket for mum, the Relaxation Gifts set for your partner, and the Appreciation Gifts set for a co-worker. Order early, add a card, and Christmas shopping is done.
For gifts by person and occasion all year round, read our NZ gift guide.
Explore our full Lavender Body & Home collection for natural skincare, aromatherapy, and home products—crafted with love from our lavender farm to your home.
Need a small gift for the office swap? Read our
top 5 Secret Santa gift ideas
Filling stockings this year? See our
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