gift ideas for her new zealand image
Tom L
I am trying to get to New Zealand in a hurry. I need to generate some cash. I already have a 40 hr/week job, but I need more.
Answer
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Easy and PAID online research studies by the Kellogg School of Business and Management at Northwestern University.
What we study: Social perceptions; decision-making; consumer preferences; economic behavior. You'll be entered for a raffle for $25-50 gift cards at major online retailers, or paid at $10 per hour.
For updates about upcoming research participation opportunities, register at:
https://kellogg-elab.sona-systems.com
Must be 18 or older, and a US resident.
We are going to Australia and New Zealand in February. Does anyone have any suggestions on things to buy?
Aussie Tra
I am looking for items unique to these 2 areas. I have been told that there are some kinds of pearls that are treasured and found here. Any other ideas?
Answer
Opals in Austrlia (you can get some nice ones for a reasonable price; but top-drawer ones are very expensive).
In New Zealand, the gemstone of choice is nephrite Jade, which is carved into a variety of shapes and items. If you visit the craft shops themselves (rather than souvenir shops) you will get a better deal, and can often pick up uncarved offcuts of stone for a reasonable price.
Freshwater pearls are available in both countries: odd-shaped and generally small; but nevertheless attractive. A freshwater pearl necklace can be purchased for a fraction of the price of cultured pearl; but if price is not an object, a pair of pearl earrrings make a great gift.
You can buy hardwod craft items, made of Australian wood such as Jarrah or red river gum, or New Zealand wood such as rimu pine that are quite attractive and useful. There are lots of genuine craft shops that specialise in such things (pottery items are another option, but not unique to these countries)
Try to avoid buying tacky tourist 'art' boomerangs and such in souvenir shops: they are low quality and mass produced, but try to appear otherwise.
As Rosa said, wool products feature in both countries. You can buy the most beautiful hand knitted wool jumpers (sorry; sweaters) in craft shops in both countries. Again, try to avoid the highly-coloured wool 'art' garments in specialist stores such as at airport duty free shops. They are made to target the Japanese market and are hellishly overpriced.
Finally; try to make your purchases outside the big cities; preferrably in smaller towns that cater for the tourist trade. Russel (North Island), Arrowtown (South Island) in New Zealand and Berrima (outside Sydney) are three such places that spring to mind; but there are lots of others.
Opals in Austrlia (you can get some nice ones for a reasonable price; but top-drawer ones are very expensive).
In New Zealand, the gemstone of choice is nephrite Jade, which is carved into a variety of shapes and items. If you visit the craft shops themselves (rather than souvenir shops) you will get a better deal, and can often pick up uncarved offcuts of stone for a reasonable price.
Freshwater pearls are available in both countries: odd-shaped and generally small; but nevertheless attractive. A freshwater pearl necklace can be purchased for a fraction of the price of cultured pearl; but if price is not an object, a pair of pearl earrrings make a great gift.
You can buy hardwod craft items, made of Australian wood such as Jarrah or red river gum, or New Zealand wood such as rimu pine that are quite attractive and useful. There are lots of genuine craft shops that specialise in such things (pottery items are another option, but not unique to these countries)
Try to avoid buying tacky tourist 'art' boomerangs and such in souvenir shops: they are low quality and mass produced, but try to appear otherwise.
As Rosa said, wool products feature in both countries. You can buy the most beautiful hand knitted wool jumpers (sorry; sweaters) in craft shops in both countries. Again, try to avoid the highly-coloured wool 'art' garments in specialist stores such as at airport duty free shops. They are made to target the Japanese market and are hellishly overpriced.
Finally; try to make your purchases outside the big cities; preferrably in smaller towns that cater for the tourist trade. Russel (North Island), Arrowtown (South Island) in New Zealand and Berrima (outside Sydney) are three such places that spring to mind; but there are lots of others.
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