Outdoor & DIY

The best sleeping bag in NZ for most campers is the Weisshorn Single 0°C Comfort, which delivers genuine winter-rated performance in a single-person mummy design that suits tramping huts, alpine … Read more

The best portable camp water heater in NZ overall is the Maxkon 9-in-1 Gas Hot Water Heater, because it bundles a built-in water pump with the burner, shower head and … Read more

The best hedge trimmer in NZ overall is the Givilo 22in Cordless Hedge Trimmer, a bare tool that runs on Milwaukee M18 packs and drives a 22.4 inch dual-action blade … Read more

The best GPS tracker in NZ overall is the strong-magnet GPS Tracker for Vehicles, because it gives real-time location through a free app with no locked-in app subscription. That said, … Read more

The best pruning saw in NZ overall is the Bosch KEO, a one-handed 18V cordless saw that clamps onto the branch with a detachable A Grip, cuts to 80mm and … Read more

The best chainsaw in NZ overall is the Bosch AdvancedChain 36V-35-40, because its 35cm Oregon bar, 14 m/s chain speed and 31cm cutting capacity handle firewood and storm cleanup that … Read more

The Stanley FatMax V20 18V Circular Saw is the best all-round pick for most New Zealand DIYers, combining a tool-free bevel adjustment with dust extraction and Stanley’s widely available V20 … Read more

The best wet and dry vacuum in NZ overall is the Karcher WD 4 S, a genuine 1600W shop vacuum with a 20-litre stainless steel tank that handles everyday garage, … Read more

The best lawn mower in NZ overall is the MOVA 1000 robotic mower, a wire-free machine that maps sections of up to 1,000 square metres using 3D LiDAR rather than … Read more

The best water blaster in NZ overall is the Karcher K3 Power Control, a genuinely capable all-rounder that handles decks, driveways and cars without the price or bulk of a … Read more