BUT WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS?

We asked our resident expert, 8-year-old Ramona Duignan, what young people in your life really want this Christmas.

16. Books

My favourite books are Harry Potter and the Treehouse series, they are interesting. Muse Squad and The Infamous Frankie Lorde are exciting ones. Picture books are awesome to read. Have fun picking the craziest books on the shelf. There are so many different books to be found. Try to find the weirdest ones!

17. Clothes

Tops, T-shirts and crop tops are excellent choices. I like pants and shorts. Putting together outfits is a good option. Jackets and jumpers are cool. Choose bright colours to make people feel happy. I like getting new shoes such as Chucks, sandals and McKinlay’s, which are made in Dunedin. Floral dresses and skirts are nice, maybe a cool summer outfit. Scrunchies and hair accessories are a good present for kids (mostly girls but boys, too).

18. And yes, they want toys

Soft toys are fun to interact with, they are cute and more enjoyable. You can find good ones at gift shops. Slime is very fun but must be contained. Slinkys and fidget toys are sooo fun and satisfying.