How to Simplify the Gifting Process with Manaaki Touch

In corporate, real estate, and tourism, gifting is not just a gesture—it’s part of the client experience. A well-chosen gift can strengthen relationships, create emotional connection, and leave a lasting impression. But managing gifts internally often becomes time-consuming, inconsistent, and stressful.

Simplifying the gifting process means having a reliable system that delivers quality, consistency, and meaning—without adding extra workload to your team.

Corporate: Professional, consistent, and relationship-driven

Companies regularly need gifts for:

• Client appreciation

• Team recognition

• Partnerships

• Events and milestones

The challenge is keeping gifts aligned with brand values while saving time.

Real Estate: Elevating the handover moment

In real estate, the handover is one of the most emotional moments in the client journey. A thoughtful gift can transform a transaction into a memorable experience.

Key benefits of a structured gifting solution:

• Creates a premium closing experience

• Strengthens client loyalty and referrals

• Reflects care, professionalism, and attention to detail

• Saves agents time during busy settlement periods

  
  

A curated gift becomes part of the brand identity of the agency—not just a final step.

Tourism: Creating a sense of welcome

For tourism operators, accommodation providers, and travel planners, gifting enhances the guest experience from the first moment.

Gifts can be used to:

• Welcome guests on arrival

• Celebrate special stays or milestones

• Support premium packages or VIP experiences

• Showcase local products and culture

  
  

This helps create emotional connection to the destination and supports local producers at the same time.

A smarter, simpler gifting system

Across all three sectors, the main challenges are the same:

• Limited time

• Need for consistency

• Maintaining quality

• Ensuring delivery logistics

  
  

A streamlined gifting partner removes friction by managing:

• Product sourcing

• Presentation and packaging

• Customisation

• Delivery coordination

  
  

This turns gifting into a repeatable, reliable process instead of a last-minute task.

Personalized gift tag on a wrapped present

The Manaaki Touch approach

Manaaki Touch focuses on premium, locally made gifting experiences designed specifically for corporate, real estate, and tourism partners.

Each gift:

• Features 100% New Zealand–made products

• Supports small local businesses

• Is curated to feel meaningful and high-quality

• Can be adapted for different clients and occasions

  
  

The goal is simple: help businesses create memorable moments without adding operational stress.

Because in these industries, gifting is not about the product alone—it’s about strengthening relationships, elevating experiences, and leaving people with a feeling they remember long after the moment has passed.