Buying for a dad who insists he wants nothing is one of the harder jobs in gifting. He has what he needs, or he prefers the simple things, and every suggestion gets the same shrug. So how do you show him you were paying attention without falling back on socks or another gadget he will never open?
Why food and drink works for the dad who wants nothing
The answer that always works is something he can use up. Food and drink never adds clutter, it gets shared around the kitchen, and a mix of things he has not tried before shows more thought than a voucher ever will.
Every box below is filled by small New Zealand makers, packed by hand in a reusable wooden box, and you can add your own card message at checkout. Whether he likes chocolate, cooking or wine, there is a good answer here. If you want a wider selection, browse our Father’s Day gift ideas.
Read on for our five picks, and if you want a laugh for the card message, here are some funny ones.
1. Dad’s Delights Gift Box
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Dad’s Delights Gift BoxFrom $60.00
Our first suggestion is the Dad’s Delights gift box, put together for exactly this kind of dad, with a bottle of wine chosen just for him.
No crowds, no last minute panic. Everything inside comes from New Zealand makers who do things by hand.
2. For the dad who says a beer is enough
Most dads will accept a beer even when they claim they want nothing at all. A beer gift pack gives him something he will happily work through rather than put on a shelf.
We pair craft brews from independent New Zealand breweries with sweet and savoury snacks made to go alongside them, all in a reusable wooden box.
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Craft Beer Gift BoxFrom $55.00
3. For the dad who runs on coffee
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Coffee Gift BoxFrom $82.50
If his morning routine matters more to him than any present, this coffee gift set fits neatly into something he already loves.
Locally roasted coffee (beans or plunger), snacks like biscuits and espresso sticks, plus optional cocktails for an evening caffeine hit.
4. For the dad who likes a proper G&T
He says he needs nothing, then pours a gin on a Sunday afternoon. Our craft gin box is built around that.
- Imagination New Zealand dry gin with hints of juniper, coriander and cardamom, good for sipping or mixing.
- Six Barrel Soda Classic Tonic to mix a refreshing G&T.
- 10 O’Clock Cookie Bakery Cheese Sticks.
- An Ocho chocolate square to nibble.
Spring is around the corner.
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Craft Gin Gift BoxFrom $72.50
5. For the dad who owns the barbecue
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Balmy BBQ Gift BoxFrom $92.50
The last of our five is the BBQ gift box for the dad who does the cooking outdoors, whatever the weather is doing.
It brings together barbecue products from some of our most talented makers, including Pepper & Me Man Rub, Dog Town Mustard and Totara Cottage Crack-a-Beer Crackers.
Whatever he claims he wants, the gift that works is the one he will actually finish. Choose one of these five and he gets something made by people who care about what they make, and a small Kiwi producer gets your support at the same time.
Still deciding? Browse our full range of Father’s Day gift ideas, or go straight to the Dad’s Delights Gift Box.
