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Secret Santa Gifts Under $30 NZ: Easy Bottles for a Colleague You Barely Know
Secret Santa gifts under $30 in NZ: wine, bubbles, a craft beer six pack, a gin and tonic pack and a Baileys flask, plus a gift card for anyone who may not drink.
The best Secret Santa gifts under $30 in NZ are a bottle of wine, a six pack of cans or a small flask of liqueur. They suit most people, they wrap easily, and each of the picks below was under $30 at the time of writing.
Before you buy anything alcoholic, check that your person drinks. If you are not sure, the gift card at the end is the safe choice.
Our three safest picks
Safest all-rounder
Tohu Sauv Blanc 750ml
A Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with citrus and passionfruit. Most wine drinkers like it.
Easiest to wrap
A 200ml flask of Irish cream, small enough for a gift bag.
Best for a mixed office
Six cans of Gordon's gin and tonic, ready to chill and open.
What is a good Secret Santa gift under $30?
A bottle that needs nothing else to go with it.
Wine, bubbles, a six pack of craft beer or a ready-mixed pack all work, because the person can use them without buying a mixer or a glass. Pick the drink first, then add a card. It is better to buy one good thing than a pile of small ones.
Tohu Sauvignon Blanc
The white most people reach for.
Crisp, with citrus, passionfruit and tropical fruit. Serve it well chilled.
- Style
- Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
- Good with
- Seafood, salads, cheese
- Per glass
- About $3.20
Welcome Swallow Pinot
A soft red for the person who says no to heavy reds.
Cherry, plum and gentle spice, with soft tannins and a smooth finish.
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Good with
- Roast chicken, ham, pasta
- Per glass
- About $4.00
Giotti Prosecco
Italian bubbles for the end-of-year drinks.
Crisp, with fresh apple and pear and lively bubbles. It is the cheapest pick here, so there is room for a card or a bow.
- Style
- Italian sparkling
- Good with
- Nibbles, fruit, a toast
- Per glass
- About $2.80
Baileys 200ml flask
Small, creamy and easy to wrap.
Irish whiskey, cream and cocoa in a flask-sized bottle. A good Secret Santa size: enough for a few drinks, nothing to store.
- Flavour
- Cream, caramel, cocoa
- Good with
- Ice, or in coffee
- Per nip
- About $2.83
Gordon's G&T cans
Gin and tonic, already mixed.
For the colleague who always orders a G&T. Six cans, nothing to mix.
- Pack
- 6 x 250ml cans
- Good with
- Served cold, with a slice of lime
- Per drink
- About $3.33
Garage Project Fugazi
A light hoppy pale ale for the beer person.
Brewed with Nelson Sauvin and Simcoe hops for grape, gooseberry and citrus notes, at about 2.2% alcohol. A craft beer gift that is easy-drinking.
- Style
- Low-alcohol session ale
- Good with
- Chips, pizza, a barbecue
- Per drink
- About $3.00
Jim Beam and Cola
Bourbon and cola in a six pack.
Kentucky bourbon and cola, with caramel and vanilla notes. A familiar, sweet choice.
- Pack
- 6 x 330ml cans
- Good with
- Served cold, over ice
- Per drink
- About $3.33
Secret Santa tips
Three small rules that avoid awkward moments.
- Check they drinkSome people do not drink for health, religious or personal reasons. If you are unsure, choose the gift card.
- Keep it neutralA Sauvignon Blanc or a six pack suits almost anyone. Skip anything novelty or very personal.
- Stay in the limitCheck the total with the price on the page, then wrap it in a plain bag with tissue and a tag.
Gift card
For the person you cannot read.
If you cannot tell what they drink, or whether they drink at all, a gift card lets them choose. It lasts 3 years and is spent online. The $20 amount fits a $30 limit.
- From
- $20
- Delivery
- Emailed in minutes
Quick answers
What is a good Secret Santa gift under $30?
A bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, a six pack of cans or a small Baileys flask. All the picks above were under $30 at the time of writing.
What if I do not know whether they drink?
Choose the gift card. It starts at $20, and the person can spend it on whatever they like.
Is alcohol an appropriate Secret Santa gift at work?
Often yes, but check your workplace's rules and that your person drinks. A gift card is the safe option if either is unclear.
How much should I spend on Secret Santa?
Stay inside the limit your group set. $30 is common, and every pick here fits it.
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