To help you rug up this winter, or if you want to add to your collection of adventure sports attire, then take a trip down to Macpac. With many stores around New Zealand, this Invercargill Macpac store is great for picking up an end-of-season bargain or having a chat with the knowledgable staff.

Another Christchurch-established business taking the world by storm with its amazing adventure and outdoor apparel. Kathmandu is now a global brand famous for its warm winter jackets and vests, great for the urban dweller as well as the adrenalin junkie.

A popular womenswear shop, Barroriginals is great for picking up something warm and wooly for winter. The staff are friendly and knowledgable and you’ll have an easy time finding something fashionable and practical for braving the weather of the deep south.

What woman doesn’t love Glassons? Stretching the entire country, you can even find one of their stores in Invercargill. Pick up some lovely long-sleeved merino wool tops (great for wearing under short sleeved dresses in the winter time!) or a few handy winter accessories like gloves, ear muffs and hats.

What does Postie Plus not have for winter? This famous New Zealand clothing company has it all for men, women and children. Think thermals, knitwear, merino and warm socks and underpants … you’ll have the entire family rugged up over these cooler months.

Having turned Hokitika into the "Possum Capital of New Zealand", Possum People is a workroom and shop churning out an impressive range of Possum fur products. There is a great selection of boots, fur-lined garments, hats and bed throws for you to enjoy and keep warm in over the winter months.

Snuggle up in some toasty winter wares from Red Streetwear in Hokitika. With clothes for men, women and the kids, there is something for everyone here. There is a great little range of New Zealand made clothing including possum and merino pieces. For the fashion-conscious individual so there’s some cool labels including Christchurch company Chalky Digits and international brands Levis and Rip Curl.

If you’re after some warm dresses, knits, cardies and jackets for the cool winter days then visit Jam Wear. There are loads of different styles, colours and sizes to take your pick from. The staff are super helpful and knowledgable and will make sure you’ll leave looking a million bucks.

A trendy streetwear shop, IntoJeans is the place to pick up winter threads this season. With loads of international labels to choose from, you may end up sending a lot of time sorting through the amazing clothes for both me and women!

For winter clothes and accessories then take a trip to Amici. They have a nice selection of winter hats, gloves and scarves as well as wooly jumpers, perfect for protecting oneself against the cold Greymouth weather!

A 1950s style hairdresser in the heart of Invercargill, Vamp is a great place to send your mum to this Mother’s Day. She can go for a stylish pin-up do or a fun new colour. The choice is hers!

A world famous in Invercargill department store, H&J has it all for mum this Mother’s Day. From cosmetics, sleepwear and linen to shoes, clothes and lingerie. For those mums hard to buy for then there’s always a trust H&J giftcard!

Say it with flowers this Mother’s Day! Ambrosia will create a personalised bouquet for mum that will have her smiling all day long. There is even a thoughtful selection of gifts at Ambrosia including soaps, body butter and quirky glass jars.

For mums with young ones, The Cabbage Tree Restaurant has it covered. A destination restaurant, Cabbage Tree has a special Mother’s Day buffet for lunch and dinner - all you can eat for $45.50! For the kids there’s heaps of outdoor space to play in with a SpringFree Trampoline and outside toys.

Chocoholics unite! This chocolate shop offers you one of the most indulgent gifts for mum. Go for a lovely box of chocolatey treats that she can share with the whole family. For mums who are handy with a wooden spoon, there’s even a selection of chocolate making courses where she can learn the craft herself.

For an extra special Mother’s Day gift this year, give your mum a piece of jade jewellery from Shades of Jade. Specialising in jewellery as well as jade sculptures, there’s something for every mum here.

Heritage Jewellers has some great gifts for Mother’s Day. Their watch collection is superb, with a fine selection from New Zealand and around the world. They even have Karen Walker rings and necklaces for the more fashion-forward mums.

Not your usual Mother’s Day gift, a voucher to The Hair Lounge for a hair cut will have your mum jumping for joy. This hairdresser is super friendly and professional and will have your mother looking like a million bucks.

A trendy beautician in the heart of Westport, Obsidian does it all from massages and manicures to make up and facials. Always looking at international trends and products, your Mum is in safe hands here.

Take your Ma to Nova Cafe for Mother’s Day. The brunch and lunch service is superb. Choose from vegetarian risotto, Singapore laska, South American Gumbo or just the classic soup of the day. All the meals are lovingly prepared and with flair.

A cute little florist on Moray Place, Estelle Flowers is a great place to pick up a quick (yet lovely) gift for Mother’s Day. The flowers are extremely well cared for and put together for the perfect gift. You’ll be coming back year after year for a bunch of flowers.

Having relocated from Christchurch to Dunedin about a year ago, Blackbird Gifts has set up shop on Maori Hill. This kitschy cool gift shop is the best place to buy a gift for a mother who is slightly off the wall. The colourful and different objects will have you squealing with delight!

The mother and daughter team behind Home certainly know a thing or two about design and homewares. So you’re in safe hands here, where they’ll be able to help you pick up the perfect gift for Mum. The gifts are super reasonable too!

Spoil your mother rotten this Mother’s Day with a massage. Relax is a well renowned massage and body therapy studio and is the perfect place to pick up a voucher for mum.

With the best flower display in Canterbury, Aromaunga is the place to go for Mother’s Day this year! The flowers are lovingly put together by a great little dedicated team. Bouquets range in prices so there is something for everyone.

Anna and her florist friend Martine have come up with a flower / cake combo for Mother’s Day this year. Your mother will love you for the raspberry cake and beautiful foraged flowers.

With lovely ceramic bowls, gorgeous colourful floor mats and a whole collection of organic beauty care products, you’re bound to find something special for Mum here. The gift wrapping is pretty great too!

A brand spanking new cafe in Sydenham, Hello Sunday is quickly becoming famous for its epic brunches. Book in you and your Mum today! You won’t be disappointed. Try the eggs benny and flat white.

A long-running family business, Moffatts is a great option for Mother’s Day. With all sorts of flowers ready for you to collect and take home, you’d be crazy not to go here! There’s even a handy online shop.