Gillian Vine chooses some presents with gardeners in mind. On December 28, the Maniototo Garden Club has organised 11 properties to visit in the Middlemarch-Hyde area, an easy journey from Dunedin. EXOTIC BEAUTY: Orchids make lovely gifts, as they stay in bloom for weeks and the plants are long-lasting if treated kindly. There is an option to visit Pitt Island as well as Chatham Island. FREEBIESIn conjunction with soap-maker Inga Ford, the Otago Daily Times has three packs of four floral soaps, valued at $40 a pack, to give away.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 30, 2017 15:00 UTC