City Centre & Britomart
Masses of new, secondhand and rare releases in vinyl and CD format, as well as concert tickets, giant posters, DVDs, books, magazines and clothes.
Must-see shopping in Auckland Region
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Built in 1924, this historic, renovated shopping arcade has interesting stores selling vintage clothing and organic and sustainable goods. The arcade also…
Kingsland & Mt Eden
Work by local artisans, including beautiful Māori designs and authentic pounamu (greenstone) jewellery.
City Centre & Britomart
The inner-city's best independent bookshop with a fine selection of NZ tomes.
Matakana Village Farmers Market
North Auckland
This excellent farmers market lures plenty of Aucklanders up the highway.
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Excellent independent bookshop with a great selection of NZ authors and NZ-themed books.
Waiheke Island
Located in Oneroa's main street, this well-stocked and authoritative store features wine from all of Waiheke's vineyards, and is a good place to pick up…
Auckland
Held in the car park between the Manukau Polytech and the Ōtara town centre, this market has a palpable Polynesian atmosphere and is good for South…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Interesting vinyl aplenty overflows at this compact record shop, which is also a top place to pick up recordings from NZ musicians. Cool T-shirts make it…
Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter
Tucked away behind the Viaduct Harbour restaurant strip, Kura is a good place to find art, crafts and design from Māori artists. Works for sale include…
Parnell & Newmarket
An excellent showcase of work by NZ artists and designers, including prints, paintings, ceramics, jewellery and homewares. Many of the items for sale…
Kingsland & Mt Eden
On of the shopping highlights of Mt Eden Village is this excellent independent bookshop with a broad selection of NZ-themed books. Check out its always…
City Centre & Britomart
Iconic NZ label much sought after by local and international celebs. Also in Ponsonby and Parnell.
Auckland
This large, popular market has a strong Asian and Polynesian atmosphere and is excellent for fresh produce. Take the train from Britomart station to…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Vintage apparel, art and design from NZ craftspeople and good coffee make this raffish market a highlight of exploring Karangahape Rd's bohemian scene.
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Sells an excellent selection of arts, crafts, foodstuffs and homewares from local NZ designers. Also an interesting array of vintage clothing.
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Designed by Liz and Neville Findlay, the iconic Zambesi label offers sought-after NZ clothing coveted by both locals and internationals.
Hauraki Gulf Islands
This eclectic showcase for the island's artsy fraternity sells everything from paintings and sculpture to handmade soap and local honey.
City Centre & Britomart
Quality, NZ-made men's tailored shirts straight out of Blue Hawaii sit alongside hipster hats, sharp shoes and cufflinks.
Parnell & Newmarket
One of NZ's most respected designers, Kate Sylvester's playful and stylish designs often feature interesting and vibrant fabrics.
Parnell & Newmarket
One of the most famous fashion labels to come out of NZ, and much sought after by local and international celebs.
Parnell & Newmarket
Stylish technical apparel and streetwear from a hip NZ company with its roots in snowboarding and skateboarding.
Parnell & Newmarket
Auckland's newest and most upmarket mall features rooftop dining and a good food court.
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Join Madonna and Kirsten Dunst in wearing Walker’s cool (but pricey) threads. The surrounding Ponsonby Rd area has excellent cafes and restaurants.
Auckland Region
A family run venture, with well-known surfboard designer Mike Jolly selling his wares and wife Pam selling cool T-shirts and a small range of crafts…
City Centre & Britomart
This NZ menswear label has lifted its game and uncovered a cache of cool it never knew it had. Proof is this elegant concept store with its own cafe,…
North Auckland
Watch the potters at work during the free daily tour (11.30am) or just call in to check out the colourful finished products and the courtyard cafe. Small…
North Auckland
About 5km south of Warkworth, the Honey Centre makes a diverting pit stop, with its cafe, free honey tasting and glass-fronted hives. The shop sells all…
City Centre & Britomart
Join Madonna and Kirsten Dunst in wearing Walker’s cool (but pricey) threads. Also in Grey Lynn and Newmarket.
Parnell & Newmarket
Join Madonna and Kirsten Dunst in wearing Walker’s cool (but pricey) threads. Nearby Nuffield St has other good shopping opportunities for travelling…
City Centre & Britomart
Equally famous in NZ for its cheese and its ice cream, you can stock up on both here. Our favourite ice cream is the Anzac coconut cookie flavour.
Auckland Region
The work of more than 200 local artists is sold from this small not-for-profit gallery next to the Piha fire station.
City Centre & Britomart
Youthful yet elegant women's fashion from local designers Deanna Didovich (Ruby) and Emily Miller-Sharma (Liam).
City Centre & Britomart
Hiking, camping and travel gear. Keep an eye out for regular sales offering decent discounts.
Parnell & Newmarket
A diverse and interesting range of gifts, arts and crafts from NZ designers.
