DIY gift hamper

A selection of foodie fare always goes down a storm. Present it in a beautiful, useful basket or cooler bag for two gifts in one!

Ceres Organics

Founded in 1982, Ceres Organics emerged out of an idea and passion to make organics widely available to Kiwis. Step up your snack action with their Hemp & Cacao Peanut Butter, $8.99, and Coconut Wafer Rolls in Espresso or Original, $4.99 each.

Bennetto Natural Foods

Bennetto Chocolate started with a passion for creating good chocolate without compromise. Its entire range of pure dark chocolate and natural inclusions is certified Fairtrade, organic, gluten-free, vegan and the business runs a climate-positive and carbon-neutral model. Salted Caramel in Rich Dark Chocolate, $6.99.

27Seconds

This beautiful 27seconds’ gift pack includes their deliciously summery Rosé and a luxurious Bird in a Cage Soap – 100% of proceeds gifted to anti-trafficking work. A range of gift options available.

Loyal

This Palm Wood Serving Set, $10, is made in India and has a beautiful wood grain finish. Its purchase also earns the customer Loyal dollars, which can then be put towards charity program gifts such as food support for children in Uganda or a Rainbows End Fun Day for a disadvantaged young person.

Generosity Coffee

Is there a better way to start the day than with coffee from a socially responsible company? Generosity Coffee tastes amazing and donates some of their profits to support our communities, our environment and the animals we share the planet with. Generosity Coffee Blend, $13.50 for 250 grams.

Kathmandu

As the largest Australasian retailer to become a Certified B Corporation, Kathmandu acts with people and planet in mind. Their 12 litre Roamer Soft Cooler, $50, is created with some recycled materials, making it a great, sustainable option for keeping food cool.

Karma Drinks

This Carrot & Orange & Turmeric Organic Juice, $5, is packed to the brim with the freshest organic fruits and veges around. And, just like all of the drinks in Karma Drinks’ range, 1 per cent of revenue from every bottle sold goes back to the Karma Foundation in Sierra Leone.

27Seconds Wine

27Seconds creates delicious wine and gives 100 per cent of their profits away to help survivors of slavery. Each time you buy their wine you’re helping provide survivors with trauma care, education and economic empowerment. 27Seconds Wines start from $18.

The Lucy Foundation

The Lucy Foundation is a Kiwi social enterprise working in collaboration with local communities to develop a culture of disability inclusiveness through environmentally, economically and ethically sustainable trade. Try their Pluma Coffee and show your support.

Fairplay

Fairplay offers a carefully selected range of beautiful, handcrafted baskets and trays. This Large Woven Tray by Dhaka Handicrafts, $24.99, is woven from hogla rope and perfect for storing small toys or keeping your change table essentials tidy.

Charity Tea

Charity Tea supplies beautiful organic and ethically sourced tea. Each Organic Tea Gift Pack, $67, contains three flavours of beautiful organic tea presented in a handmade New Zealand pine gift box that doubles as a tea stand or storage tray. Each purchase will help feed three children.

Crave

Give a gift voucher to a really good café. Crave in Morningside, Auckland is owned by a collective, a neighbourhood ‘whanaungatanga’ and all profits go to the community. Its Beef Cheek Bene, $21.50, is always a good time!

Ethos & Co

The coconut oil used in Ethos’ sustainable skincare products is hand-squeezed from the flesh of organically grown coconuts, and all profits support Cambodian villagers to create better livelihoods. Ethical Rich Body Moisturiser, $39.95, and Ethical Hand-Wash, $19.95.