Ultimate Father's Day Gift Guide

Carinya’s range of heavy duty brackets are strong and durable providing good stability for larger projects that require additional strength. Use the brackets in the home, garage, shed or office. Manufactured from high-quality steel in zinc plated finish or galvanised finish which is suitable for outdoor projects. More info at www.carinya.com.au and www.carinya.co.nz

Red Bands are no-nonsense, work-a-lifetime boots made by hand to the original Skellerup specifications and formulations for 60 years. That’s one of the reasons why they’ve become a Kiwi icon. There’s a Red Band gumboot for every member of the family. Red Band Men, $91.05, Women/Youth, $80.89, Children $54.67, Junior, $29.56. More info at www.skellerup.co.nz and www.redband.co.nz

Give Dad the measure of anything with the Lufkin 8m LongReach Tape, the new breed in wide-blade 32mm measuring tapes. It features a new sleek co-mould case that fits well in the hand, a high-viz nylon coated tape line with two-sided print, a massive standout of up to 3.5 metres and a large double-grab end hook. Exclusive to Bunnings, $38.98, LR58M. More info at www.apextoolgroup.com, www.bunnings.com.au and www.bunnings.co.nz

Easy and convenient, the GARDENA Comfort Wall-Mounted Hose Box 35 roll-up automatic does the winding for you. The 35m-long hose can effortlessly be withdrawn and the unit can be swivelled through 180°. An integrated guide prevents twisting and tangling of the hose when rewinding.
More info at www.gardena.com/au and www.garden.com/nz

The perfect all-rounder, the Wagner Flexio 590 is an all-purpose indoor and outdoor paint sprayer with nine speeds, AU$249; NZ$296. Complete with a sturdy storage case and second standard spray attachment for fine-finishing, it is the first sprayer that’s perfect for any project – indoors or out. More info at www.wagneraustralia.com.au and www.wagner.co.nz

Make winter yard work much more comfortable for Dad with Lynn River Showa 306 Gloves, $27. These gloves have a water-repellent coating and a seamless knit design. Their breathability reduces perspiration in hot conditions and improves dryness in the wet, so you need only one type of glove whatever the weather. More info at www.lynnriver.co.nz

Help Dad protect outdoor fabrics on your outdoor furniture and sun umbrellas from rain and sunshine with Scotchgard^TM Water & Sun Shield. Simple spray-on application helps protect fabric from sun fading and delivers superior water repellency to outdoor fabrics, leather and suede. Ideal for use on furniture, umbrellas, tarps, flags, awnings, boat covers, spa covers and more. Available from Bunnings for $23.90. More info at www.scotchgard.com.au, www.scotchgard.co.nz, www.bunnings.com.au and www.bunnings.co.nz

Life is so much easier with the Zircon StudSensor HD55, $67. The deep-scanning stud finder has a Target Spotlight that illuminates onscreen when you’ve found the stud edge. More info at www.toolware.co.nz

For dads who love spending time in the kitchen, the Foreno Icon Coil Sink Mixer, $298, is sturdy, stylish and highly practical. Its high spout makes it easy to use when it comes to washing those pesky pots and pans. At the same time, its strong industrial appearance is guaranteed to make a design statement in your kitchen. More info at www.foreno.co.nz

Organise that tool collection with this easy-to-carry DeWalt Rolling Tool Bag, $89. More info at www.dewalt.com.au and www.dewalt.co.nz