Cover all bases this festive season with gifts to suit everyone on your Christmas list – even the most hard to buy for!
Get inspired with our top picks and avoid being caught in the last minute rush.
Picture perfect
The ideal gift for a social media lovers this Christmas, the Vodafone Smart X9 boasts superior performance and an all-screen experience to keep you connected with the ones you love.
Make memories to last a lifetime with the fantastic dual camera (16MP + 8MP selfie capability). The huge 5.7″ HD touchscreen provides a cinematic experience that fits easily in your hand.
Other standout features include fingerprint sensor, auto HDR, slow mo and super night mode. Lose yourself in every moment this festive season!
Pretty Sweet
Sure to be at the top of your wish list this Christmas, the beautiful Huawei Nova 3i not only looks great with its 6.3″ 18:9 FHD+ touchscreen, it also delivers on the very latest technology and performance.
Available from Vodafone in Iris Purple and Black, the phone features four integrated cameras (16MP + 2MP and 24MP + 2MP selfie cameras) to capture stunning, rich colours
in spectacular style.
The huge 128GB internal memory ensures you can store all your Christmas memories, while the face unlock and fingerprint sensor security make usability
a breeze.
The Huawei Nova 3i and Vodafone Smart X9, plus other selected smartphones from Vodafone come with 12GB FREE DATA this Christmas!
On MyFlex Prepay plans $19 and above. Free data lasts 90 days. Myflex lasts 28 days and auto renews if enough credit is available. Terms apply.
It’s wine time
Great wines begin in the vineyard, so it makes sense that Sacred Hill’s new look pays homage to the lands where they cultivate their craft.
Discover Sacred Hill’s Origin Range – a new design with the same lovingly crafted wine in every bottle.
Purr-fect treats
Christmas is for the whole family so pamper your deserving feline friend with tasty gifts this festive season from the Fancy Feast range of treats.
The purées and filets use real meat for a delicious snack your cat will devour this Christmas and beyond. These little Fancy Feast morsels really are the cat’s whiskers!
The joy of sound
Experience a new world of pure sound and luxury with Panasonic’s HD605N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones.
Designed for hi-res audio playback, they include 40mm HD drivers, three levels of noise cancellation, voice assistant and a plush 3D ear pad system for the ultimate fit and comfort. Available in black and brown at Panasonic stockists nationwide, rrp from $399.
Designed for hi-res audio playback, they include 40mm HD drivers, three levels of noise cancellation, voice assistant and a plush 3D ear pad system for the ultimate fit and comfort.
Available in black and brown at Panasonic stockists nationwide
A bartender in a bottle
Made with premium spirits and 100% natural fruit juice, VnC Cocktails are delicious, super-fresh and perfect for getting the party started at your place this summer.
Simply chill, shake and pour over ice. Festive entertaining couldn’t be easier!
Join the band
Step into summer, Red Bandals-style!
Don’t waste time tying your shoelaces – there are too many other cool things to be doing this holiday season. Just slip on a pair of Red Bandals and you’re good to go.
Adult, rrp $24.95, children and junior sizes, rrp $19.95
Slam-dunk season
The perfect sporty gift for any basketball fan, the SKYCITY Breakers Christmas Pack includes a double pass to four 2019 games at Spark Arena, Auckland including January 6, January 27, February 1 and February 7.
Tickets purchased are fully transferable, so your friend or loved one can take a different guest each time to witness the best dunks, blocks and three-pointers live in action.
Tough Stuff
If there’s a no-nonsense bloke in your life who’s always on the move, treat him to the MobiWire Dakota Rugged from Vodafone, a super-handy phone that offers an IP67* water-resistant and dust-proof device with a hardy design.
With features to complement outdoor usage in places like farms or building sites, plus the ability to withstand being dropped, the phone offers a highly durable Corning Gorilla Glass 3 screen. The slim design has a carabiner slot to clip onto jeans or workwear and stay connected on the go, while the nifty 5MP camera makes instant daily social media sharing easy.
Network locked. To use with other networks, a $30 unlock fee applies.
*Water resistant up to 1m for 30 minutes.
Style File
For style aficionados who also can’t get enough of their phones, the Samsung Galaxy S9 from Vodafone combines form with function.
Enjoy superb photograph and audio quality amongst a host of other new and exciting features, with a 5.8″ infinity display, 12MP dual aperture camera, 8MP selfie camera and Dolby Atmos AKG speakers to immerse yourself in sound.
Available at your local Vodafone store or online at vodafone.co.nz. Get it now on an open term, pay monthly plan.
To make sure this Christmas is really one to remember, for a limited time, get a free Samsung Galaxy Bluetooth Watch worth $499 when you buy the Samsung Galaxy S9 from Vodafone, terms apply. The Samsung Galaxy Watch has been designed with all lifestyles in mind. With a timeless traditional watch design, the Galaxy Watch is for all occasions.
My first smartphone
If this Christmas is looking like the one when your child will receive their very first smartphone, you can’t go wrong with the Vodafone Smart C9.
Packed full of features including a 4″ touchscreen, customisable homescreen and two cameras – 2MP + VGA (0.3MP) selfie camera – this is the perfect first phone.
The Smart C9 from Vodafone has all the great features of an Android smartphone, plus a fast 1.3GHz processor, making it an ideal introduction to the Android world at a very affordable price.
Available in black or gold.
Network locked. To use with other networks, a $30 unlock fee applies
Small but mighty
Make smartphone dreams come true this Christmas with the Vodafone Smart N9 lite.
Small but mighty, this phone packs a punch at an extremely affordable price.
With both an 8MP + 5MP selfie camera, there are plenty of opportunities for kids, tweens or teens to capture awesome holiday moments all summer long.
Kids will love the 4G capability, as well as the 5.3″ 18:9 FullView touchscreen and latest Android 8 operating system – perfect for enjoying apps, games and videos on a wide screen while still fitting perfectly in your hand or pocket.
The Vodafone Smart N9 lite features all the latest technology combined with safety, security and control solutions to give parents peace of mind.
Network locked. To use with other networks, a $30 unlock fee applies
These smartphones come with a free Vodafone MyFlex Prepay SIM – the plan that gives you the flexibility to adjust your kids’ data, minutes and TXTs to suit your budget and their needs. Over 100 combinations are available, starting from just $13 per month. With this ultra flexible plan you can have it your way – ‘set and forget’ your limits so they roll over automatically or fine tune to suit your changing needs each month.
You’ll need a smartphone to design your MyFlex plan which needs to consist of minutes, TXT and data totalling $13 or more. MyFlex plans renew every 28 days and auto renew if you have enough credit. Included minutes and TXTs are for personal use only. See vodafone.co.nz/myflex for terms
Kidscan Christmas cracker
‘Tis the season for giving – and what better way to share a little love than with a KidsCan Christmas Cracker.
So much more than the average cracker, it’s filled with chances to win thousands of prizes.
With one in four New Zealand children living in hardship, these crackers offer Kiwis the chance to show love to those who need it most.
Rrp $2 each, available until December 27 from Countdown, Mobil, Harvey Norman, Number One Shoes and more.
All paws on deck
PAW Patrol are returning to New Zealand with an all-new, action-packed, music-filled live show PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure.
Set to wow and delight little fans of the popular series, the whole family will love the unique costumes, paw-some characters and fun musical numbers that are all part of this fantastic show. See the pups embark on this pirate-themed voyage over two acts, including an intermission to tide over any hungry tummies.
PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure tours Auckland and Hamilton in January 2019.
Give the gift of glowing skin
Want natural skincare that works?
Glow Lab’s Treat Yourself Mini Pack features five mini sizes of the brand’s most popular skincare products: Crème Cleanser, Facial Serum, Facial Moisturiser, Night Cream and Body Lotion.
The ideal stocking filler or secret Santa gift this Christmas – or simply treat yourself!
Available from your local supermarket. Rrp $24.99.
Heaven scent luxury
The Wavertree & London range includes beautiful soaps, candles and diffusers.
Enriched with pure organic shea butter, the French triple milled 200g soaps are a luxurious treat for your skin, while the natural soy candles provide an intense aromatic experience no matter where in the home they feature.
Wavertree & London reed diffusers are presented in a unique glass container, filled with beautifully-blended fragrant oil. All fragrances are created to provide a long-lasting perfumed ambience.
Available from pharmacies nationwide.
Soap – $9.99, Diffuser – $54.99, Candle – $44.99
Yummy fun
System Jo Gelato Salted Caramel Personal Lubricant is a sweet, ultra-juicy water-based treat that enhances intimacy, foreplay and sex through long-lasting slipperiness and a deliciously silky feel.Not to mention a mouthwatering flavour hit with no unpleasant aftertaste!
The crystal-clear lubricant can be used safely with condoms and all toy materials and is sugar-free, providing guilt-free indulgence. The water-soluble formula is easy to clean and won’t stain sheets, clothing or skin.
Take charge of your pleasure
The perfect sensual combination of new technologies and high-quality design, the Womanizer Premium is all about pleasure.
With unique Pleasure Air technology that stimulates your clitoris without making contact – from supersoft to superpower in 12 different intensity levels – the new autopilot function lets you experience your orgasm unexpectedly, and in a surprising new way. Enjoy Smart Silence technology, which senses your desire levels and stimulates rhythm changes during every use. The Womanizer Premium will only start when it is almost touching the surface of your skin, making it quieter to use and intensifying your enjoyment.
Massage hour
DONA Scented Massage Oil allows you to lose yourself in sensual play.
Draw out your lover’s cravings with an intimate massage, kissable pleasures and lickable delights. Intensify their longing with each playful touch. The love-struck blend of aphrodisiacs, pheromones and intoxicating aromas leave skin beautifully scented and irresistible.
With a non-greasy, long-lasting formula, DONA Scented Massage Oil also moisturises and rejuvenates skin.
Get your groove on
Get set for a romantic summer with the We-Vibe Anniversary Collection.
Featuring two of the brand’s best-loved products in an exclusive travel-ready play case, this kit has been created to bring couples closer together. We-Vibe Sync is designed to be enjoyed with a partner during sex, providing powerful, rumbly vibrations you’ll both enjoy, plus an adjustable fit that lets you target the G-spot and clitoris with more or less pressure.
Small yet powerful, the We-Vibe Tango delivers deep vibrations right where you want them, when you want them. Even better, play and take control from anywhere in the world using We-Connect app.
