Queenstown’s Gibbston Valley is better known for its world-class wine, but Fleck Mineral Water bubbles up from the same terroir. Influenced by the local schist rock, it’s packed with minerals (especially calcium and magnesium), lightly sparkling and so refreshing. $59 for 12 x 350ml glass bottles. fleck.co.nz
Vodka in a can? Well, why not? These vodka-based ready-to-drink cocktails from Finery include Lemon Myrtle, Lime and Black Tea, giving a new take on the classic vodka, lime and soda. Refresh with Grapefruit, Cucumber and Mint, or there’s Ginger, Green Tea, Honey, Mint and Lemon or Vanilla and Elderflower. Four cans for $19.99. finerycocktails.co.nz
Made from wood pulp and cotton with no nasty microplastics, and packaged using recycled cardboard, Good Change Eco Cloths can be used for all your cleaning then popped into the washing machine or dishwasher to clean. Lasting for up to 9 months, once you are finished with them use them in your garden as weed mat or put them in your home compost. 3 pack for $8.99. goodchangestore.com
Satisfy your sweet tooth the healthier way – these Kallo Dark Chocolate- topped Rice Cake Thins didn’t last long at our place. Guilt free, gluten free, low in sugar, low in calories, and vegetarian-friendly, there’s also a milk chocolate version. A 90g pack is $5.89 from health- food shops and some supermarkets. kallo.com
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