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Remember, donations over $5 are eligible for a tax credit.\n\nGifts that grow: From single trees to bonsai and culinary hampers, NZ’s leading living gift company, Tree Gifts, has something for everyone. Plus, they do corporate branding.\n\nKeep it simple: If you’re stuck for ideas, Google The Pressie Box. 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There’s still time! Think outside the box and be good to your people, and the planet, with these sustainable Christmas gift ideas. **Gift an experience:** Why not shout your staff a chance to try something new? Grab a voucher for a local eatery or attraction or check out [www.redballoon.co.nz](https://web.archive.org/web/20230129003845/http://www.redballoon.co.nz/) for inspiring experiences – from arts and entertainment to watersports and tours. No packaging in sight. **Be charitable:** Create more joy and less waste by heading to [www.thegoodregistry.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20230129003845/https://thegoodregistry.com/), where you can buy gift cards that enable staff to make donations to charities they care about. Or for a bit of fun, do good by grabbing a pile of poo, a pair of chickens or a pineapple at [www.oxfam.org.nz/unwrapped](https://web.archive.org/web/20230129003845/https://www.oxfam.org.nz/unwrapped/). Remember, donations over $5 are eligible for a tax credit. **Gifts that grow:** From single trees to bonsai and culinary hampers, NZ’s leading living gift company, [Tree Gifts](https://web.archive.org/web/20230129003845/https://www.treegifts.co.nz/), has something for everyone. Plus, they do corporate branding. **Keep it simple:** If you’re stuck for ideas, Google [The Pressie Box](https://web.archive.org/web/20230129003845/https://thepressiebox.co.nz/). 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