The best Mother's Day gifts are usually the ones she would never buy herself. A perfume oil inspired by a fragrance she has always admired, a reed diffuser for the room she spends the most time in, or a linen recipe journal to finally write down the dishes everyone asks her for.
Flowers are the classic, and a faux bouquet or a few stems in a vase is the version that is still looking good long after the day. For the mum who likes things in their place, Umbra's wall hooks and organisers are the practical pick, and a Karlsson clock is the one she will notice every day.
Not sure of her taste? A gift voucher never misses. More ideas sit in Gift ideas for Her and Top Gift Picks.
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When is Mother's Day in New Zealand?
The second Sunday in May. Order a week or so ahead to allow for delivery, or shop in store at 270 Maunganui Road.
What is a good Mother's Day gift under $50?
A perfume oil, a mini Ecoya candle or a faux stem in a small vase. Our gifts under $50 have more.
Can you send the gift straight to her?
Yes. Enter her address at checkout, and gift wrapping is complimentary.
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