Good books for overseas friends

Kiwigiftsonline has just added two really good 'gift' books. They sound similar but they arent really.

'Dust to Gold' is the story of Bendigo Station and Shrek, the woolly merino sheep who is known throughout the world. Shrek himself is quite a character and the story of the huge country station on which he lives is equally fascinating - a site of the largest quartz gold find in New Zealand, to rocks and rabbits, and then to fine merino wool and wine. Told by John Perriam, the owner of Bendigo - and Shrek's manager. More details here

The other book is 'The Road to Castle Hill' and the story of Christine Fernyhough, who after losing her husband, a wealthy Auckland businessman, decided to buy a South Island high country farm. From social and charity work, she turns to sheep, tractors, fencing and weather she had never imagined. Her deterimination and humour turns the book into an inspiring story. More details here.

Both book are ideal gifts for overseas friends in particular. Both have great photography of some of the most picturesque and awe-inspiring country in New Zealand

What gifts do people search for most online?

Are people looking for ideas or a specific gift? Let us know - and remember, gifts for yourself still count.



John Lewis is a large London department store, and in a recent newsletter they listed what people search for most. I can hardly believe that sofas or an armchairs are in the top three, cushions more likely and handbags yes.



I suspect that many searches are not for 'aim-to-buy-online' as I for one spend a lot of time looking without any intention of buying. Retail therapy without the 'Can I help you?' from the pushy sales lady. Good fun.



Let us know what you have looked for in, say, the last month whether or not it is made in New Zealand.