What's a good NZ relevent gift for staying a few days with someone in the US?

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#316283 2-Oct-2024 10:55

We'll be staying for 3-4 days with relatives in the US and wondered what would be a nice gift that has some association with NZ. Wine from a NZ producer might be one option, is there anything else that could work?

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#3289954 2-Oct-2024 11:14

We’ve done this many times and have often gone with something a little more lasting than wine. Things like a set of glass or ceramic drinks coasters with Māori motifs (eg. koru, etc). In the right shops, there’s some beautiful stuff available. A decent quality souvenir shop is a good place to start.

All the same, wine is a nice thought.

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#3289955 2-Oct-2024 11:14

https://www.whittakers.co.nz/en_NZ/products/artisan-squares-selection/assortments are our "go to" for this sort of thing. We also tend to take some to give to the aircrew on the long haul flights too, tbh; usually VERY appreciated.

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#3289956 2-Oct-2024 11:17

Would add Mānuka Honey to the list of considerations also.

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#3289957 2-Oct-2024 11:18

A large paua shell I gifted was well received.
Also wooden coasters decorated with paua shell bits . Have a look at NZ souvenir gift shops

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#3289963 2-Oct-2024 11:46

qwertee:

A large paua shell I gifted was well received.
Also wooden coasters decorated with paua shell bits . Have a look at NZ souvenir gift shops

Our UK relatives have always loved these - nice Rimu coasters with Paua inlays or Maori designs are a definite favourite with the extended family

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