Christmas has become a peak season for fast fashion and throwaway items. Many gifts end up unused or in landfill within months. You see the impact every day. Cheap materials. Short product life. Rising waste. Rising costs. The cycle affects both the environment and household budgets.
You can break that cycle with sustainable gifting.
Hospice Mid Northland offers a practical way to give meaningful gifts and support free specialist palliative care for our community. Every item donated, sorted, and sold keeps resources in use. Every purchase helps fund care for patients and families across the Mid North.
Why sustainable gifting matters
• New Zealand sends about 17 million tonnes of waste to landfill each year.
• Clothing is one of the fastest growing waste streams.
• Many low cost products are used for less than six months.
• Reusing one kilogram of clothing saves up to 3,000 litres of water that would be used in textile production.
When you choose second life gifts, you slow that waste. You use what already exists. You save money. You reduce the demand for mass produced goods.
Why choose Hospice shops for Christmas gifting
• You can find unique and memorable items.
• Many pieces carry character and history.
• You support local Hospice services.
• Your purchase directly helps fund free palliative care.
• You reduce waste and promote reuse in your community.
Kowhai Corner, the Furniture Shop, and our Hospice retail stores stock items that suit sustainable gift giving. Art, curiosities, books, collectables, glassware, furniture, and one off pieces you will not find in mainstream stores. Many items are perfect for personalised gifts. You can assemble themed bundles, create upcycled gift sets, or select pre loved treasures for someone who values something different.
A practical way to support your community
Your gift does more than reduce waste. It helps families in the Mid North receive care they do not have to pay for. Hospice care happens in the home, supported by nurses, doctors, specialists, and volunteers. Every purchase contributes to that care.
How you can take part
• Shop at Kowhai Corner, the Furniture Shop, or any Hospice Mid Northland store.
• Donate quality items. Your donations stock our shelves and keep the cycle going.
• Choose sustainable gift themes such as books, art, homeware, puzzles, and vintage pieces.
• Tell your friends and whānau about sustainable gifting.
Sustainable gifting costs less, wastes less, and helps more people. It puts purpose behind every present. It supports a service that cares for our neighbours during the hardest moments of life.
If you want a Christmas that feels better for your wallet, your community, and the planet, start at Hospice.