Celebrate Your Dad with Practical Gifts this Father’s Day

A lot of Father’s Day plans revolve around last‑minute gift runs or crowded restaurant bookings. Those celebrations can definitely be fun, but there is something equally priceless about spending quality moments with Dad at home with appliances that he loves. This year, we have put together a Father’s Day gift guide that is practical, premium, and easy to buy locally. The best picks for Dad are not the flashiest gadgets on the shelf; they are the items that earn their spot in the home because they save time, improve comfort or make everyday routines feel a bit more polished.

De’Longhi Eletta Ultra (ECAM47085MB): For Dads who want café-style coffee at home

Best for: Dads who take their coffee seriously, households with daily espresso habits and anyone who wants a premium machine that makes the kitchen feel more like a café.

The De’Longhi Eletta Ultra is a premium choice for the Dad who is passionate about experimenting with coffee and beverages. You can choose from more than 20 hot, cold, and cold brew drinks with one-touch recipes, making mornings effortless. The De’Longhi Eletta Ultra is fully automatic and has a 19‑bar pump and 1450W heating system, so it can prepare everything from straight espresso to long blacks and milk‑based favourites, suiting busy households where everyone has a different go‑to order and favourite beverage.

This is the kind of gift that changes mornings. Dad gets the satisfaction of pressing a button and making a proper espresso, cappuccino or long coffee, while everyone else gets easier access to a better brew without queuing at a café. It is indulgent, yes, but also practical in a household that drinks coffee every day.

Tip: While Dad works his magic, you can give a couple of pro‑style touches: warm his cup with hot water so the coffee stays hotter for longer, and offer milk warmed in the microwave or milk frother instead of straight from the fridge if he likes milky drinks.

Remington X9 Limitless X Rotary Shaver (XR1795AU) : For Dads who want a grooming upgrade

Best for: Dads who shave regularly, prefer a comfortable wet-and-dry routine and like a grooming upgrade that feels a step above the basics.

The Remington X9 Limitless X Rotary Shaver is a strong Father’s Day pick if you want something personal that still feels premium. Remington’s shaver uses SynX hybrid cutting, PowerSense technology, pivoting flexing blades and a waterproof design, with up to 60 minutes of cordless use after a 90-minute charge.

That combination makes it practical for busy mornings and travel alike. The detail trimmer, OneClick cleaning and three-year warranty add to the “this will actually get used” appeal, while the rest of the household benefits indirectly from a dad who’s ready faster and less likely to pinch the bathroom mirror time.

De’Longhi La Specialista Touch Manual Espresso Coffee Machine (EC9455M): For Weekend Baristas and Coffee Connoisseurs

Best for: Dads that know their coffee, weekend baristas and households that appreciate café-style coffee with a little more ceremony.

For Dads who enjoy the process of making coffee, adjusting flavours, and personalising coffee experiences, the De’Longhi La Specialista Touch is a tactile option. It is a manual espresso machine with a burr grinder with 15 settings, colour touchscreen display, milk frothing with Auto LatteArt steam, and Bean Adapt Technology.

The De’Longhi suits Dads who want to tamp, steam and fine-tune coffee shots before anyone else has finished breakfast. Five foaming levels cater to both dairy and plant-based milks, making it a gift that everyone in the family can enjoy. It also gives the rest of the house better latte and flat white options, which means the gift may start as “Dad’s pride and joy” but quickly becomes the family’s favourite bench-top appliance.

Remington The Works Beard Trimmer Kit (MB905AU): For Dads that prefer an all-in-one grooming solution

Best for: Low-maintenance Dads, Dads that want fuss-free grooming in one practical solution that is affordable, useful, and easy to justify.

For dads who are less “clean-shaven every day” and more “neat beard, controlled stubble, no fuss,” the Remington The Works Beard Trimmer Kit is the practical grooming gift. It comes with an adjustable beard trimmer, stubble comb, and rotary nose and ear trimmer, this kit can take care of all facial hair needs and grooming. With up to 45 minutes of run time on a single charge, Dad can groom on the go, after gym or even while travelling without worrying about battery life or being tied up to the wall. A handy beard brush and storage pouch means Dad can store it conveniently.

It is one of those presents that sounds small but gets used constantly. A decent trimmer helps Dad keep things tidy without booking barbershop appointments, and that means less time spent trimming, more time spent doing literally anything else. The household wins too, because a tidy beard tends to earn more compliments than a forgotten one.

We have also compiled a simple, fuss-free Father’s Day celebration itinerary that makes your Dad feel special. This kind of plan doesn’t require fancy ingredients or elaborate schedules. All it needs is the appliances that you already have at home. Sometimes all it takes is a proper coffee, hot toast or pancakes, his go‑to show on TV, and an easy backyard BBQ he doesn’t have to run himself to make Dad feel special.

Tips for celebrating Father’s Day at home

Take the pressure off this year by celebrating Father’s Day at home with a simple but quality itinerary. A few small decisions can turn a “nice” day into one that feels genuinely memorable.

• Start the morning right: Use your new coffee machine to make something special for Dad. Create a hand-written café-style menu with beverages, snacks, and pastries. You can print photos with Dad and place them around the breakfast nook or table to create a special breakfast corner.
• Give Dad time to relax:  This weekend is about celebrating Dad, so let him relax. Put on his favourite show or movie while you and the family prepare for lunch or dinner.
• Get the Grill out: If you have a grill or BBQ and the weather permits, get it out and get everyone involved. Or you can use your oven to quickly whip up a meal for everyone. Dad can either sit back and enjoy, or take over the grill. Keep the menu simple, such as grilled meats, veggies, and sides.
• Mix activities with chill time: Not every moment has to be scheduled. Coffee and breakfast can be “events”, then TV time and grilling can be more free‑form, with room for chats, board games or a quick walk if the weather’s good.
• Add a small surprise: A handmade card, a favourite snack, a framed photo or a new mug tied to the coffee moment can quietly anchor the day without overshadowing the simple at‑home plan.
• Share the cleaning: Make a point of cleaning the appliances together at the end of the day. It’s practical, but it also turns the whole celebration into a shared ritual rather than a one‑off production.

Built around everyday appliances and a few thoughtful touches, a simple rhythm of coffee, breakfast, TV and a backyard grill can give dad exactly what many fathers quietly want: time with their favourite people, and a day where someone else takes care of the little things.

Tips for choosing the right gift for Dad

The easiest way to narrow the list is to consider Dad’s habits and what works for the family too. If your Dad enjoys coffee but wants convenience, consider the De’Longhi Eletta Ultra. The one-touch recipes are easy for other family members to use too. For Dads who are coffee connoisseurs and particular about grinding beans and flavours, the De’Longhi La Specialista Touch is perfect for experimenting. If grooming is the priority, the Remington shaver and beard trimmer cover the two most useful ends of the spectrum.

The best Father’s Day gifts are the ones that solve a small annoyance and then quietly improve daily life for everyone else too. Better coffee means calmer mornings. Better grooming means less scramble.

If you’re shopping for Father’s Day in New Zealand, the most practical gifts are the ones Dad will use often and the household will enjoy too. De’Longhi’s coffee machines bring café quality home, while Remington’s shaver and trimmer make everyday grooming easier and more polished.

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