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Great ideas. Also if I may, I don't want to take away from the really cool giving ideas suggested, but please consider supporting your small independent retailers? Our businesses are doing it tough. My own wee shop, Made Marion Craft on Cuba St, is a haven of friendly service and gentle Christmas music (only after 1 December - before that, I don't get a say!). We employ four amazing local humans, and support a bunch of community initiatives and local artists. <3

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Yes absolutely! Love your shop ❤️

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Thank you!!! Me whole family are getting vaccine donations now 👍🏼

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Perfect haha!

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If you have cats, perhaps a cat clown collar from a local maker to support local business and protect birdlife?

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Yes! Bruce is never without his clown collar!

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If you know someone who loves art or textile crafts (e.g. a knitter/crocheter) you could sponsor a ball of yarn for Lissy and Rudi Cole's Wharenui Harikoa project- https://lissycole.com/buy-a-ball/#:~:text=Buy%2DA%2DBall%20allows%20you,of%2027cm%C2%B2%20within%20the%20wharenui. Supporting two amazing Māori artists on a super-cool (and joyful) piece of work.

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Such a cool idea thank you!

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If they’re Wellington-region-based (or you’re curious) the work in progress is on display at the Dowse Art Museum in the Hutt.

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What a wonderful collation of ideas Emily, thanks so much. Sharing widely!

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Thanks Shelley!

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Thanks for this - it reminded me to sign up for my local Good Bitches Baking, so I'm looking forward to more baking in my life next year.

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We'd love to have you. ☺️

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Thanks for the excellent list of ideas! My Dad has received Oxfam goats for too many years; it'll be nice to mix it up :-)

The Fred Hollows Foundation is one of my favourites, and this year they've partnered with Rise Beyond the Reef in Fiji to sell handmade gifts that include a charitable donation as well. Find them here: https://giftofsight.hollows.org.nz/

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...or, to directly support Rise Beyond the Reef (and for a much bigger range of gifts!) their main website is here: https://risebeyondthereef.org/?currency=NZD

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So great! Love this cause.

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Love Trees that Count! Just bought a voucher for my Grandma for Christmas

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They’re so great 🌳

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This is so great! Thank you so much, Emily!

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Thanks Matt ❤️

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Love the good you do in the world. xo

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Oh I have this book! I really really love it. It’s one of my fave kids books!!

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November 28, 2022
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Yes! My friend works there I love them

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November 28, 2022
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Oh thanks for sharing!!

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