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Corporate Christmas Gifts NZ: What Clients and Staff Actually Want
How to choose corporate Christmas gifts in NZ: set a budget per person, follow five rules, and match a bottle or gift box to each client or staff member.
The best corporate Christmas gifts in NZ are a good bottle or a gift box, matched to the person and chosen from a fixed budget. A New Zealand sparkling or Pinot Noir suits most clients, a single malt suits your best ones, and a gift card covers anyone who does not drink.
This guide is for anyone buying about 5 to 100 gifts. It covers the budget, five rules that save you trouble, and the bottles and boxes that fit each level.
How much should you spend on a corporate gift?
Fix a number per person before you look at a bottle.
Most businesses use three levels: a friendly thank you, a proper client gift, and something special for the best clients or senior staff. Many NZ businesses land around $40, $75 and $120 per person, but your own budget decides.
Choose the level for each group, then multiply by headcount. It is much easier to choose gifts once the total is fixed.
What are the rules for business gifts?
Five small things that make a gift land well.
- Know who drinksCheck before you order. Some clients and staff do not drink for health, faith or personal reasons.
- Have a non-alcohol fallbackA gift card is the easy answer. Keep a few spare so no one gets something they cannot use.
- Order early in DecemberLists take longer than planned. Choose in the first week or two so there is time for names, notes and changes.
- Add a handwritten noteTwo sentences in your own writing makes a bottle feel personal.
- Choose local where you canA New Zealand wine is an easy way to say you value the relationship.
Quartz Reef Methode
New Zealand bubbles for a wide list.
Fine bubbles and crisp citrus, made in the traditional method. It suits a toast at the end of the year.
- Style
- NZ sparkling, traditional method
- Best for
- Clients, suppliers, team thank yous
- Per glass
- About $7.20
Dog Point Pinot Noir
A Marlborough red most red drinkers enjoy.
Elegant and structured, with vibrant cherry fruit and a smooth finish. A good level up for valued clients.
- Grape
- Pinot Noir, Marlborough
- Good with
- Roast chicken, lamb, mushrooms
- Per glass
- About $9.40
Glen Moray 12
A single malt for your best clients.
A classic Speyside single malt with balanced oak and fruit, toffee and spice. Smooth enough for a newcomer and interesting for a regular.
- Style
- Speyside single malt
- Try it with
- A drop of water, or neat
- Per nip
- About $3.04
Can you send gift boxes to clients?
Yes, and the box does the wrapping.
A gift box suits clients because it arrives finished: your choice of bottle, treats to go with it, boxed and delivered NZ wide. Use The Classic for most people and The Celebration Box for a bigger moment.
The Classic gift box
Bottle plus treats, ready to give.
Wrapped, boxed and delivered NZ wide, so there is nothing to wrap.
- Includes
- Chocolate, savoury, something sweet
- You choose
- The bottle, plus up to 3 extras
The Celebration Box
For key clients and end-of-year wins.
Salted caramel chocolate, Ferrero Rocher, Haribo, black wafer crackers and two gold miniatures, with the bubbly you choose.
- Includes
- Chocolate, sweets, crackers, 2 miniatures
- You choose
- The bubbly
Buying in bulk?
Ask for a quote on the Corporate Gifts page.
For a larger list, fill in the quote form on the Liquor Library Corporate Gifts page with what you have in mind, and the team will come back to you.
Gift card
For staff who do not drink.
The easy answer for anyone who does not drink alcohol, or for someone you do not know well. It lasts 3 years and is spent online.
- Amounts
- You choose
- Delivery
- Emailed in minutes
Quick answers
How much should I spend on a corporate gift in NZ?
Many businesses spend around $40 for a general thank you, $75 for a good client and $120 for their best clients. Pick the level by relationship, then fix the total.
Is alcohol an appropriate corporate gift?
Usually, if you know the recipient. Check who drinks, and have a non-alcohol option such as a gift card ready.
What is a good gift for someone who does not drink?
A gift card. It lets the person choose what they like, and it is easy to send by email.
When should I order corporate Christmas gifts?
Early December is a good target. It leaves time to write notes and sort your list before the final rush.
Can I order corporate gifts in bulk?
Yes. Ask for a quote on the Liquor Library Corporate Gifts page for larger orders.
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