MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE 2026

Celebrate the mother figure in your life this Sunday with a thoughtfully curated selection of gifts designed to make her feel truly special.
The Ultimate Self-Care Gift
A thoughtful gift, beautifully curated for the mother figure in your life. This limited edition Mother’s Day Gift Box brings together specialist natural skincare from Sans [ceuticals] and a bottle of Craggy Range, presented in a signature luxury gift box. Designed to delight the senses, each element invites a moment of pause, with nourishing care for her daily ritual and wine to savour and share.
This gift pack includes:
• pH Perfect Hand & Body Wash by Sans [ceuticals] (500ml)
• Your choice of wine: 2024 Chardonnay, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard; 2025 Rosé, Hawke’s Bay; or 2025 Pinot Noir, Te Muna Road Vineyard
Beautifully presented in a signature Craggy Range gift box, a little moment of indulgence just for her.
@craggyrange | Craggy RangeWinery | craggyrange.com | RRP: $113.00
A Gift for the Flavour Lover
A thoughtful gift for the foodie mother figure in your life. The Apostle Hot Sauce Holy Trinity Gift Box brings together a trio of small-batch sauces, crafted with hand-picked chillies and carefully balanced spices. Each one is designed to add depth and complexity to your cooking, enhancing flavour without overwhelming heat.
This gift pack includes:
• Your choice of three Apostle Hot Sauce varieties (150ml each), tailored to your taste
Beautifully packaged, it’s a bold little upgrade for any kitchen.
@apostle_hs | apostlehotsauce.co.nz | RRP: $45.00
A Gift for the One Who Has Everything
A considered gift inspired by soft florals and garden hues, the Le Creuset Petal Collection brings a sense of calm and refinement to the kitchen. From cast iron casseroles to delicately detailed stoneware, each piece is designed to move seamlessly from oven to table.
Combining Le Creuset’s renowned performance with a distinctive petal-shaped silhouette, these pieces are ideal for slow braises, one-pot cooking and effortless entertaining, elevating both cooking and serving.
This collection includes:
• Signature Petal Shallow Casserole (26cm) in a range of seasonal hues
• Signature Petal Casserole (26cm) in Shell Pink
• Stoneware Petal Mug (330ml) in a variety of soft tones
• Bunny Pie Vent, Egg Cup Set, Petal Bowl Set and Silicone Petal Trivet
Thoughtfully designed to bring a soft touch to everyday moments.
@lecreusetnz | lecreuset.co.nz | LeCreusetNZ | RRP: from $20 | | Available at Le Creuset Signature Newmarket Boutique
A Gift for the Rosé Lover
Bijou Eminence Rosé is layered and expressive, with notes of raspberry and redcurrant balanced by a fresh, elegant finish. Crafted from old-vine Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle, and shaped by coastal influences and limestone-rich soils, it offers both vibrancy and subtle complexity.
A thoughtful addition to any Mother’s Day table, perfect for sharing or savouring slowly.
Available at Woolworths NZ | RRP: $29.99
The Entertainer's Gift
For the mother figure who loves to gather people around the table. The Trenzseater Flax Platter brings a refined, modern edge to serving, with its charcoal finish offering a versatile base for everything from shared dishes to seasonal produce and canapés.
Generously sized and effortlessly elegant, it’s designed to elevate both everyday dining and special occasions.
@trenzseater.nz | trenzseater.com | TrenzSeater | RRP: $258.00
The Mother’s Day Hamper
A ready-made treat that brings a little indulgence to any occasion.
This hamper includes:
• Molly Woppy Passionfruit Shortbread Bites (125g)
• Pure Delish Roasted Garlic Seeded Crackers (120g)
• Bennetts Plum and Hazelnut Chocolate Bar (110g)
• Ceres Organic Berry Fruits Herbal Tea (20 pack)
• Te Mata Fig Cheeseboard Selection (3 pack)
• Flavours of Farro Tea Towel
@farrofresh | farro.co.nz | FarroFresh | RRP: $85.00
The Tableware Lover’s Gift
Le Creuset La Collection Jardin brings a sense of calm and colour to the table, inspired by soft florals and relaxed moments at home. Crafted in durable stoneware, each piece is designed for everyday use, moving easily from slow breakfasts to afternoon tea and effortless entertaining.
With new seasonal hues and delicate detailing, it’s a collection made for those who enjoy taking their time.
This collection includes:
• Multi Bowl (25cm) in a range of soft tones
• 200ml and 350ml Mugs in seasonal colourways
• Mini Daffodil Cocotte (10cm)
• Oval Serving Platter (36cm)
• Egg Cup Set, Sphere Bowl and Sphere Plate
@lecreusetnz | lecreuset.co.nz | LeCreusetNZ | RRP: from $35 | Available at Le Creuset Signature Newmarket Boutique
The Fashion Lover's Gift
The Craggy Range x Juliette Hogan Mother’s Day Gift Pack brings together fashion, wine and indulgence in one considered offering. At its centre is a limited edition silk scarf by Juliette Hogan, paired with handcrafted Bennetts chocolate bonbons and your choice of Craggy Range wine.
Each element has been selected to complement the next, creating a gift that feels both thoughtful and memorable.
This gift pack includes:
• A limited edition Juliette Hogan silk scarf
• Bennetts artisan chocolate bonbons
• Your choice of wine: 2025 Hawke’s Bay Rosé, 2024 Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay or 2025 Te Muna Road Pinot Noir
Presented in a signature Craggy Range gift box, ready to give and enjoy.
@craggyrange | craggyrange.com | CraggyRangeWinery | RRP: $113.00
For the Mother Who Deserves a Night Off
Whether it’s a staycation or a change of scenery, these hotel stays offer the perfect excuse to step away, unwind and enjoy a little time out.
The Flexible Escape
Fable Hotels and Resorts offer a range of stays, from central city locations in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin to the expansive setting of Terrace Downs Resort. Each property blends heritage character with modern comfort, offering a stay to suit every kind of getaway.
With the ‘Fall into Fable’ offer, enjoy 20% off prepaid non-flexible room rates on rooms and suites. Book between 23 March and 31 May 2026 for stays from 1 April to 30 September 2026.
@fablehotelsandresorts | fablehotelsandresorts.com | FableHotelsAndResorts
The Romantic Escape
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour offers a refined getaway with its Romantic Getaway Package, designed for a slower, more indulgent stay. Enjoy a complimentary bottle of champagne on ice, an in-room breakfast and access to one of the city’s most luxurious pool areas, all set against the waterfront.
For those in the capital, Sofitel Wellington offers a similarly elevated experience in the heart of the city.
Available at Sofitel Auckland and Wellington | sofitel.accor.com | @sofitelaucklandviaductharbour | Sofitel.Viaduct.Harbour | From $560
The Playful Escape
A stay at Mövenpick Auckland or Wellington adds a sense of fun to a night away, with signature touches designed to be enjoyed throughout your stay. Guests can indulge in the daily Chocolate Hour, featuring complimentary sweet treats, or order from the dedicated in-room ice cream sundae service, available at any time.
It’s a light-hearted way to turn a simple getaway into something a little more memorable.
@movenpickhotelauckland| @movenpickhotelwellington | movenpick.accor.com | MovenpickHotels
The Design-Led Escape
SO/ Auckland offers a stay that blends fashion, design and a sense of occasion in the heart of the city. The Winter Indulgence package includes champagne on arrival, valet parking and breakfast for two at Harbour Society, where mornings are matched with sweeping harbour views.
With interiors that balance bold design and comfort, plus rooftop drinks at HI-SO Rooftop Bar and dining at Harbour Society, it’s a stay that feels considered from start to finish.
@so_auckland | SOAuckland | so-auckland.com | RRP: from $419 per night
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