Black Friday deals have become increasingly more common in New Zealand over the years. With many big companies offering huge discounts, Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to mindfully grab gear for a new hobby before the New Year.
Whether you’re looking to get active, try a creative project, or dive into a tech-related passion, local stores are offering some of their best discounts of the year.
With a little planning, you can start 2025 motivated, equipped, and ready to explore a hobby you’ve always wanted to try. We’ve found some of the best Black Friday deals on the web to get you started, check them out!
Been thinking about getting into hiking? With summer coming, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore some of the beautiful multi – day walks Aotearoa has to offer.
Macpac’s Torlesse 65L NZ-designed pack is built for multi-day tramping or backcountry trips. It’s made from a mix of Cordura® and nylon ripstop fabrics, giving you durability without too much weight.
The pack features a large 65-litre main compartment (with internal base divider), a zipped lid pocket, and side pockets. It also has dual walking-pole or ice-axe attachments, a hydration-bladder port, and compression straps.
The AirFlo™ Flexi‑Fit harness keeps you comfortable with 3D mesh ventilation and internal stays. Plus, there’s an integrated rain cover to protect your gear when weather turns.
Black Friday Deals: NZ$ 279.99 (was NZ$ 399.99) — a 30% saving to kickstart your New Year adventures.
There’s nothing like lying in the summer sun reading a good book on your summer holidays! If reading more is one of your goals in 2026, consider the Kindle Paperwhite 12th Generation — a sleek, lightweight e‑reader.
It features a 7‑inch, glare‑free 300 ppi E‑Ink display that reads like real paper, and the adjustable warm front light lets you shift from bright white to cozy amber to match your mood or time of day. With 16 GB of storage, you can keep thousands of books, and the waterproof IPX8 rating means it’s safe for poolside or bath reads. Thanks to its USB‑C charging, you can power up in about 2.5 hours — and with typical usage, the battery can last up to 12 weeks.
Perfect for summer road trips, you can take all your books on the go without lugging around a full library of novels. If reading is a new hobby you’re interested in trying, check out JB Hifi’s Black Friday deal of $259 down from $329, a saving of $70!
3D printing is a unique, emerging hobby that utilises both creativity and problem-solving skills. While machines are on the pricier side, if you’ve already been doing some research this black friday deal might be the perfect opportunity to give it a go.
The Bambu Lab A1 is a fast, desktop FDM 3D printer with a 256 × 256 × 256 mm build volume and a top speed of 500 mm/s. It comes with an all-metal hotend, automatic calibration, vibration compensation, and a quick-swap nozzle — making it super reliable for everything from functional prints to creative models.
Reviews state it’s great printer for first timers, and with many 5 star reviews it’s clear that users love its ease of use, reliability, and print quality.
Black Friday deals: $479, down from $599!
Fresh meringues for Christmas anyone? If baking, and/ or sustainability are up your alley, this might be the deal for you.
Here at Hobbymate, we’re all for a good deal to get people into hobbies, however, we also understand the negative effects of consumerism and overconsumption on the planet. So, we were happy to discover Cali Woods alternative Black Friday; Give20 or Get20.
“This Black Friday, CaliWoods is offering a refreshing alternative to the usual sales chaos. From 24th of November 2025 to the 2nd of December 2025, you can choose how you shop with us — either Give 20% to Sustainable Coastlines or Get 20% off your order.
Give 20% to Sustainable Coastlines with code GIVE20, or Get 20% off your order with code GET20″
You might like to use this awesome deal for their eco friendly cooking items – perfect if you’ve been thinking of giving baking a go in 2026!
The reusable muffin tray liners and baking mats range from $24 – $40. And, it’s up to you whether to take the 20% discount – or donate to charity.
What a deal!
With longer days, warm evenings and beautiful sunrises and sunsets, summer might be the perfect time to get into watercolour painting. This travel set from spotlight is perfect for summer adventures, with everything you need in one tidy kit, the only other thing you’ll want is some water colour paper and a view!
The kit includes 12 vibrant half‑pan colours, a water bottle, sponge, aquabrush, fineliner, pencil, and a built-in mixing palette, all in a durable case.
Get the black Friday deal at Spotlight for $44 down from $55!
And if water colour isn’t your vibe, check out the rest of the Spotlight website for a range of crafty deals.
Black Friday is the perfect chance to grab gear that fuels your passions — whether it’s diving into 3D printing, picking up a new book, or experimenting with painting.
With a range of deals throughout the country, the hobby options are endless. If none of these piqued your interest, feel free to check out our blog post on The Ultimate List of Hobbies to Try (A-Z), then check out deals from there on the websites mentioned.
Also – we’d like to remind everyone out there that although the deals are enticing, really think about if this is something you need, and want before clicking buy now. You can always test out a hobby first by joining a group here to try before you buy!
But, if you’ve been mulling over a particular hobby for a while, these black friday deals could be the perfect opportunity to give it a go and start off the new year strong!
Treat yourself wisely this Black Friday, and make 2026 the year you explore something new.
*This post is not sponsored