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About The Weekender
Jennie Jago, the visionary behind The Weekender, brought her vibrant blend of experiences and passions to New Zealand from London in 2005. With a rich background in investment banking in the UK and a successful career transition into interior design in NZ, Jennie was primed for her next big adventure.
In 2019, Jennie set out to create something that resonated deeply with her love for entertaining, travel, interior design, and seasonal celebrations. Her idea was to help people live stylishly and inspirationally through Weekender. Although the initial concept was to offer weekend getaways and entertaining ideas, the global lockdown led Jennie to pivot her approach.
Drawing inspiration from her travels and experiences, particularly her visits to London, Jennie launched the Gin Baubles and GinGin Botanicals range. These innovative products not only make exceptional gifts but also elevate home cocktail and mocktail experiences with ease.
The Weekender now stands as a beacon of stylish gifting, featuring a curated selection of gifts, seasonal decorations, and unique items for the discerning buyer. Looking ahead, Jennie plans to introduce Food Boxes, designed to make weekend entertaining effortless and stylish with premium, ready-to-use ingredients.
Mission
I wanted to create unique Christmas products and gifts that showcase some of New Zealand's finest spirits. My goal was to offer beautifully crafted gifts that people would genuinely appreciate and cherish. By focusing on elegance and quality, I aim to bring joy, happiness, and the true spirit of Christmas into every celebration. All our products are designed to be reusable, and we use minimal packaging to ensure that our offerings are both delightful and environmentally conscious.
Vision
The Weekender aims to use minimal packaging - we have had specially made boxes for our products that reduce the need for extra packaging. Where this isn't possible we try to package gifts in a way that is kind to the environment by using minimal packaging, or using packaging that can be reused again and again.
