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Christmas Gifts for Her NZ 2026: Ideas for Mum, Wife, Sister & Friends
Christmas gifts for her in NZ, sorted by budget: under $50, under $100 and luxe – for Mum, your wife, sister or best friend. Free gift wrap, packed in Ashburton.
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Glasshouse candles NZ: A Tahaa Affair 380g soy candle
Glasshouse Candles NZ: New Scents & How to Choose Yours
Our new Glasshouse candles have landed! Here is every scent in the new NZ line-up, from Lost in Amalfi to A Tahaa Affair, plus minis, car diffusers and candle care...
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Christmas village houses NZ – French Country Nordgard Grand Chalet tealight house with wreaths
Christmas Village Houses NZ: How to Style a Glowing Display
Christmas village houses are the easiest way to make your home glow this festive season. Here’s how I build a tealight village with French Country and Le Forge houses, plus...
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Multi colour 10 in 1 Christmas pen, one of our best Secret Santa gifts NZ under $10
Secret Santa Gifts NZ: Ideas Under $10, $20 & $30
Stuck on Secret Santa? Here are our favourite Secret Santa gifts in NZ under $10, $20 and $30, plus tips for running the office draw and getting gifts there in...
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Greenstone koru heart necklace, a pounamu necklace meaning love and new beginnings
Greenstone Necklace Meanings: How to Choose the Right Pounamu
Greenstone necklace meanings explained, from the toki (strength and courage) to the koru (new beginnings) and the twist (connection). Here’s how to choose the right pounamu for the person you...
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New Côte Noire Champagne Pink Charente Rose diffuser NZ
New Côte Noire Has Landed: Charente Roses, Single Roses & the Pink Oval Gift Set
The new Côte Noire has landed: Charente Roses in champagne, magenta and blush, ivory and magenta single roses, a blue hydrangea arrangement, a rose bud from $44.99 and the Pink...
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Deeanne Hobbs Wide Line Construction Coat in black and white stripe
Deeanne Hobbs & Jellicoe: New Season Arrivals & How to Wear Them
The new Deeanne Hobbs and Jellicoe spring/summer pieces have landed. Here’s what’s new from both NZ-designed labels, our best sellers, easy styling ideas, sale bargains and honest sizing help.
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Before and after: a $12 Kmart Christmas tree styled to look luxe
$12 Christmas Tree Challenge: How I Made a Kmart Tree Look Luxe
I took a 6ft $12 Kmart Christmas tree and challenged myself to make it look luxe. Here's exactly what I used, step by step, plus easy tips to make any...
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Betty Basics Red & White Stripe Boxy Tee styled with denim shorts and a red bucket hat
Betty Basics NZ: What’s New, What’s Hot & Why We Love It
The new Betty Basics spring/summer pieces, our best sellers right now, easy outfit ideas and why this Australian label is one of our customers’ favourites, in sizes 8 to 22.
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Touch of NZ gift box flat lay with ceramic koru, tiki and teak
Corporate Gift Boxes NZ: Our New Curated Gift Box Range
Meet our new range of curated gift boxes, filled with keepsakes from Côte Noire, Glasshouse, Willow Tree and kiwiana favourites. Perfect for corporate gifting, with bulk orders and personalised boxes...
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Charlie Bears Cookie Crumbs bear
Charlie Bears: Why They Make the Perfect Christmas Gift
Why a Charlie Bear makes such a special Christmas present, plus our favourite bears from the 2026 collection, from sparkly Christmas bears and jingle-bell Tinklers to pandas and statement bears...
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Le Forge Rustic Red Berry Yuletide Wreath
Christmas Decorating Ideas 2026: 6 Looks to Style Your Home & Tree
Six Christmas decorating looks to create at home, from a Nordic tealight village to a Kiwi summer Christmas, plus our step-by-step tips for decorating your Christmas tree like a pro.
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Betty Basics Sadie midi dress in Red Eve print
Women’s Fashion Trends for Spring/Summer 2026: What’s New from Our Top Brands
The trends we’re loving this season from Betty Basics, Jellicoe, Deeanne Hobbs, Curate, Stella + Gemma and Zafina, plus our best plus-size styling tips.
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Willow Tree figurine
Willow Tree Figurine Meanings: Find the Right One for Every Occasion
What does each Willow Tree figurine mean? Our guide groups Susan Lordi's pieces by occasion, from love and new babies to friendship, thank-yous, sympathy and pets, so you can choose...
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Le Forge white and gold ceramic Christmas tealight houses
Christmas Gift Guide NZ 2026
Our favourite Christmas gifts for 2026, sorted by who you are buying for: her, him, the home, under $50, stocking fillers, decorations and luxury gift boxes. Free gift wrapping and...
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INTRODUCING DEANNE HOBBS & JELLICOE - RAPT ONLINE
INTRODUCING DEANNE HOBBS & JELLICOE
NEW TO RAPT · NZ DESIGNER MEET DEANNE HOBBS Fashion is a world where creativity meets craftsmanship, and one designer who exemplifies this fusion is Deanne Hobbs, the creative force...
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EMBRACE THE NESTING SEASON - RAPT ONLINE
EMBRACE THE NESTING SEASON
As the winter chill sets in and the days grow shorter, there is a natural inclination to retreat indoors and create a cozy sanctuary. The art of nesting, a term...
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CREATING EVERYDAY LOOKS - RAPT ONLINE
CREATING EVERYDAY LOOKS
EVERYDAY STYLING · REAL WOMEN 4 EASY EVERYDAY LOOKS Hi LadiesCreating everyday looks with womens fashion is one of my favourite past times and its quite an amusing process now...
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STYLING TIPS & TRICKS - RAPT ONLINE
STYLING TIPS & TRICKS
Want some great tips and tricks on styling looks from our latest fashion collection? Styling a curvy figure is easy when you know how! Check out this blof on 3...
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INTRODUCING CURATE BY TRELISE COOPER - RAPT ONLINE
INTRODUCING CURATE BY TRELISE COOPER
This is personally so exciting as Curate by Trelise Cooper is one of my persoanl favourite brands and always elevates me when I'm wearing it as its tailored beautifully and...
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NEED A CUDDLE FROM NEW CHARLIE BEARS?! - RAPT ONLINE
NEED A CUDDLE FROM NEW CHARLIE BEARS?!
Are you a collector of Charlie Bears? Have you seen the latest arrivals form the Labyrinth collection? We have the largest range in NZ and Quarter 2 bears have started...
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Style, Gifts & Home Inspiration

Find fresh ideas for thoughtful gifting, everyday outfit styling and welcoming spaces with the RAPT ONLINE blog. Explore inspiration to help you choose a meaningful present, bring personality to your wardrobe and add finishing touches to your home.

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