This time of year can be especially hard for families around the country. So if you have the ability and want to give back this Christmas, here are some of the best places to do so. 
Variety – The Children’s Charity Donation
Christmas JoyStore
Kiwi Christmas Books
World Vision
Nurturing Families

This time of year can be especially hard for families around the country. So if you have the ability and want to give back this Christmas, here are some of the best places to do so.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://variety.org.nz/">Variety &ndash; The Children&rsquo;s Charity Donation</a></li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.kindness.org.nz/">Christmas JoyStore</a></li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://kiwichristmasbooks.org.nz/">Kiwi Christmas Books</a></li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.worldvision.org.nz/">World Vision</a></li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nurturingfamilies.nz/">Nurturing Families</a></li>
</ul>

We Need To Talk is Toni Street's new lifestyle and wellness podcast.

As an extension of Toni's segment 'We Need To Talk' in her Coast Breakfast show with Jase & Sam, this podcast gives Toni the chance to dive a little deeper into topics that interest her. 

Each episode will feature a new guest chosen by Toni, as she opens up the conversation to those who may have done things a little differently in their life to help match their wellness goals.

We Need To Talk is Toni Street's new lifestyle and wellness podcast.
As an extension of Toni's segment 'We Need To Talk' in her Coast Breakfast show with Jase &amp; Sam, this podcast gives Toni the chance to dive a little deeper into topics that interest her. Each episode will feature a new guest chosen by Toni, as she opens up the conversation to those who may have done things a little differently in their life to help match their wellness goals.

We Need To Talk with Toni Street

We Need To Talk is Toni Street's new lifestyle and wellness podcast.
As an extension of Toni's segment 'We Need To Talk' in her Coast Breakfast show with Jase &amp; Sam, this podcast gives Toni the chance to dive a little deeper into topics that interest her. Each episode will feature a new guest chosen by Toni, as she opens up the conversation to those who may have done things a little differently in their life to help match their wellness goals.

Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Charity gifting

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/501e32de-1469-423b-a812-b3a8017d44f8/transcript

All the best episodes of We Need To Talk from 2025 together in one podcast!

0:00 Weightloss solutions with Sarak Kennedy and Dr Richard Goldfarb

Weight loss drugs are all over the news at the moment, Ozempic being the most well known. With Wegovy, a similar drug to Ozempic, recently being approved for use in New Zealand it doesn't seem like the talk's going away any time soon. 

In this episode Toni chats with Sarah Kennedy and Dr Richard Goldfarb about why weight loss drugs are becoming so popular, how they actually work, and any potential side effects they may cause. Also, they chat about Calocurb, a natural alternative made from hops grown right here in New Zealand.

25:50 Anal cancer care is disappointing with Dr Mary Birdsall

You may know Dr Mary Birdsall as the fertility queen of New Zealand with her work helping kiwi couples realise their dream of starting a family. But Mary recently went on her own terrifying health journey with her battle with anal cancer.

This experience has helped Mary gain a deeper understanding of what some her own patients have been through, and she's not entirely impressed by the standard of healthcare in New Zealand.

In this episode, Toni and Mary chat about how she discovered she had cancer, the treatment and recovery process, and why Mary thinks it's so important to discuss anal cancer.

You can find Mary's Anal Cancer Support Services here

Or listen to her podcast Anal Cancer all you wanted to know but were afraid to ask

45:40 Using Human Design to understand yourself better with Charlotte Hill

Everyone goes through phases in life where they question all the decisions they've made. Whether they're in the right career, if their relationship is right for them or if they're eating right. These are all decisions your Human Design could help you make. 

In this episode Toni is talking with Human Design expert Charlotte Hill about what Human Design is, how it can help you be more confident in your decision making, and even analyzing Toni's Human Design chart to help her understand her body and mind better

1:17:20 The dangers of topical steroids with Becky Bouterey

For four and a half years, Becky Bouterey has been battling withdrawal from topical steroids. Becky began using topical steroids to help manage her eczema that she has been dealing with since childhood. 

In this episode, Toni chats with Becky about her life since she stopped using topical steroids, and her upcoming treatment that's taking her to Thailand

1:36:40 7 habits to aging well with Dr Libby

We all strive to age as gracefully as we can. To stay strong, healthy and energetic as the years go on, but that is much easier said than done. Dr Libby has spent her career as a nutritional biochemist and wellness guru helping us answer this question. 

In the episode, Dr Libby gives Toni her 7 habits to help you age well, from the ones we all know like nutrition and exercise, to simple things like stopping to watch the sunset. Plus, why Dr Libby's on a campaign to help people understand the importance of iron. 

Want more We Need To Talk? Find us here

All the best episodes of We Need To Talk from 2025 together in one podcast!
0:00 Weightloss solutions with Sarak Kennedy and Dr Richard Goldfarb
Weight loss drugs are all over the news at the moment, Ozempic being the most well known. With Wegovy, a similar drug to Ozempic, recently being approved for use in New Zealand it doesn't seem like the talk's going away any time soon.&nbsp;
In this episode Toni chats with Sarah Kennedy and Dr Richard Goldfarb about why weight loss drugs are becoming so popular, how they actually work, and any potential side effects they may cause. Also, they chat about Calocurb, a natural alternative made from hops grown right here in New Zealand.
25:50 Anal cancer care is disappointing with Dr Mary Birdsall
You may know Dr Mary Birdsall as the fertility queen of New Zealand with her work helping kiwi couples realise their dream of starting a family. But Mary recently went on her own terrifying health journey with her battle with anal cancer.
This experience has helped Mary gain a deeper understanding of what some her own patients have been through, and she's not entirely impressed by the standard of healthcare in New Zealand.
In this episode, Toni and Mary chat about how she discovered she had cancer, the treatment and recovery process, and why Mary thinks it's so important to discuss anal cancer.
You can find Mary's <a href="analcancer.co.nz">Anal Cancer Support Services&nbsp;here</a>
Or listen to her podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0tnxUTg7iQSbwwVmigD702?si=bHnasN3AThqPZbjGAJCUpg&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=865e6567cbf14117">Anal Cancer all you wanted to know but were afraid to ask</a>
45:40 Using Human Design to understand yourself better with Charlotte Hill
Everyone goes through phases in life where they question all the decisions they've made. Whether they're in the right career, if their relationship is right for them or if they're eating right. These are all decisions your Human Design could help you make.&nbsp;
In this episode Toni is talking with Human Design expert Charlotte Hill about what Human Design is, how it can help you be more confident in your decision making, and even analyzing Toni's Human Design chart to help her understand her body and mind better
1:17:20 The dangers of topical steroids with Becky Bouterey
For four and a half years, Becky Bouterey has been battling withdrawal from topical steroids. Becky began using topical steroids to help manage her eczema that she has been dealing with since childhood.&nbsp;
In this episode, Toni chats with Becky about her life since she stopped using topical steroids, and her upcoming treatment that's taking her to Thailand
1:36:40 7 habits to aging well with Dr Libby
We all strive to age as gracefully as we can. To stay strong, healthy and energetic as the years go on, but that is much easier said than done. Dr Libby has spent her career as a nutritional biochemist and wellness guru helping us answer this question.&nbsp;
In the episode, Dr Libby gives Toni her 7 habits to help you age well, from the ones we all know like nutrition and exercise, to simple things like stopping to watch the sunset. Plus, why Dr Libby's on a campaign to help people understand the importance of iron.&nbsp;
Want more We Need To Talk? Find us <a href="https://linktr.ee/wnttpodcast">here</a>

The Very Best of We Need To Talk 2025

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/710332e5-7f74-40bb-849f-b3b60002afb5/transcript

Headaches and neck pain are so common in the modern world, especially at this time of the year. But just because it's common doesn't mean you should put up with it. 

Helen Tufui is the founder of The Headache Clinic, who got in contact with Toni to help with her own neck pain that other treatments couldn't help.

In the episode Toni and Helen talk about the simple excercises you can do at home to begin strengthening your neck, why headaches become so much more common during the holidays, and the pillow Helen has created with headaches and neck pain in mind. 

Want more We Need To Talk? Find us here

Headaches and neck pain are so common in the modern world, especially at this time of the year. But just because it's common doesn't mean you should put up with it.&nbsp;
Helen Tufui is the founder of The Headache Clinic, who got in contact with Toni to help with her own neck pain that other treatments couldn't help.
In the episode Toni and Helen talk about the simple excercises you can do at home to begin strengthening your neck, why headaches become so much more common during the holidays, and the pillow Helen has created with headaches and neck pain in mind.&nbsp;
Want more We Need To Talk? Find us <a href="https://linktr.ee/wnttpodcast">here</a>

Managing headaches and neck pain with Helen Tufui

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/b37294b7-a94c-41b2-9095-b3ae00374435/transcript

Need inspiration for gifts for this Christmas? Look no further than Toni's Christmas Gift Guides. From young kids to your father-in-law, there's something for everyone in these guides.
Sticky Golf 

Mighty Ape
Stickygolf pro.com
Harbinger Lifting Palm Grip
Callahan Denim overshirt
Swandri Singlet
Linen Resort Shorts
Blazepod Trainer Kit
Honda Outdoors Cordless Lawn Trimmer
Cygnett Magnetic Powerbank
Vintage Golf Equipment
DJI Mini 5 Pro
Gilbert Enoka: Become Unstoppable
Adidas Samba

Prices as of 10/11/25

Need inspiration for gifts for this Christmas? Look no further than Toni's Christmas Gift Guides. From young kids to your father-in-law, there's something for everyone in these guides.
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Sticky Golf&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mightyape.co.nz/mn/buy/microway-4-in-1-sticky-golf-games-set-with-multiple-game-modes-3-sided-golf-chipping-net-golf-practice-for-kids-and-adults-580962/">Mighty Ape</a></li>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.stickygolfpro.com/?tw_source=google&amp;tw_adid=&amp;tw_campaign=23222551633&amp;tw_kwdid=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23222558845&amp;gbraid=0AAAAApsY1_UPxQxkvmc-uOwmnUx63GYpr&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA3L_JBhAlEiwAlcWO5zf6cgTXxyrMxel_km7qpRGl0-NMGzoBuNFyJpbz6c3MjqSDhETGWxoCjN0QAvD_BwE">Stickygolf pro.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://www.rebelsport.co.nz/product/8165501/harbinger-lifting-palm-grips/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20500669592&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADFvgB-17ZV5uWo2qFbmi_l7VdEMt&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA5abIBhCaARIsAM3-zFU7DRCXeycXnHTM-bQdmkQLS88f2mzNxv4lvQoNztOnUjFBLrLAZekaAmjIEALw_wcB">Harbinger Lifting Palm Grip</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barkersonline.co.nz/products/callahan-denim-overshirt-bls52957-denim?variant=49942784639297&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21115412874&amp;">Callahan Denim overshirt</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.swanndri.co.nz/products/mens-mountain-top-singlet-black-white?variant=52152329732463">Swandri Singlet</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.roddandgunn.com/nz/gunn-multi-buys/linen-resort-shorts/linen-9%22-resort-short/007984-01.html?cgid=multibuy-linen-short#utm_source=sfmc_nz&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=RGNZ_1125_WK19_01_linen_9_shorts&amp;utm_term=Linen%2Bresort%2Bshorts&amp;utm_id=e71c59a3-eca1-453b-9889-25f1ceaabae6&amp;sfmc_id=134811370&amp;skey=106001005737&amp;utm_content=78502&amp;sfmc_activityid=f9680d1f-0755-45f1-addc-c09e05933a88&amp;sfmc_journey_id=e71c59a3-eca1-453b-9889-25f1ceaabae6&amp;sfmc_journey_name=GRZN1_21_5KW910__1ilen_n_9hsrost&amp;sfmc_activity_id=f9680d1f-0755-45f1-addc-c09e05933a88&amp;sfmc_activity_name=GRZN1_21_5KW910__1ilen_n_9hsrost&amp;sfmc_asset_id=78502&amp;sfmc_channel=email&amp;start=1">Linen Resort Shorts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.blazepod.com/en-intl/products/trainer-kit">Blazepod Trainer Kit</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hondaoutdoors.co.nz/brush-cutters/hht36bxb-battery-lawn-trimmer">Honda Outdoors Cordless Lawn Trimmer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/products/cygnett-magslim-magnetic-wireless-power-bank-5k-black">Cygnett Magnetic Powerbank</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wintheday.co.nz/">Vintage Golf Equipment</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/p/dji-mini-5-pro/N246070.html">DJI Mini 5 Pro</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mightyape.co.nz/mn/buy/mighty-ape-become-unstoppable-40406823/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22013272519&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADqxfimktJRmktLGB4P0OjA-ys8Ik&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAwqHIBhAEEiwAx9cTeXrHUuO3-FdtfsHE_rhEBY34JWowPi_TlL9JJsucjhlGhCrwPQmAnhoCQPUQAvD_BwE">Gilbert Enoka: Become Unstoppable</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adidas.co.nz/samba-adv/JR7108.html?cm_mmc=AdieSEM_Google-_-Pmax-NB-MediumPriority-Multiple-MensShoes-NZ-SEAPAC-eCom-Paid_Search-_--_--_-dv:eCom&amp;cm_mmc1=AU&amp;cm_mmc2=&amp;adicl_gclid=Cj0KCQiA5abIBhCaARIsAM3-zFUMz49_lNxHWUF2fBgChkLRvyd9o5juYBC5TxKLnGm6u199nYz23_saAiOUEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21172862386&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC0ypuy55MEZVGu0KKo0NlG59ZZ6y&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA5abIBhCaARIsAM3-zFUMz49_lNxHWUF2fBgChkLRvyd9o5juYBC5TxKLnGm6u199nYz23_saAiOUEALw_wcB">Adidas Samba</a></li>
</ul>
Prices as of 10/11/25

Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Men

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/e4b270fb-908c-41d7-a05f-b3a8017d44f8/transcript

Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Charity gifting

In 1 playlist(s)

We Need To Talk with Toni Street

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips