Shopping in Auckland
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Zambesi Newmarket
The most famous fashion label to come out of NZ, and much sought after by local and international celebs.
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Zambesi
The most famous fashion label to come out of NZ, and much sought after by local and international celebs.
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Karen Walker
Join Madonna and Kirsten Dunst in wearing Walker’s cool (but pricey) threads.
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Karen Walker
Join Madonna and Kirsten Dunst in wearing Walker’s cool (but pricey) threads.
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Strangely Normal
Quality, NZ–made, men's tailored shirts straight out of Blue Hawaii sit alongside hipster hats, sharp shoes and cufflinks.
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Texan Art Schools
Newmarket Despite the name, it's got nothing to do with the Lone Star State. A collective of 200 local artists sell their wares here.
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Whitcoulls
The mothership of the biggest local chain, with good travel and fiction sections.
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Unity Books
Excellent independent bookshop with knowledgeable staff.
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Pauanesia
A treasure-trove of homewares and gifts with a pronounced Polynesian influence.
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Women’s Bookshop
An excellent independent bookshop that's a community resource in its own right.
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Avondale Sunday Market
Easier to get to than the Otara Markets, Avondale also has a distinctly Polynesian atmosphere and is particularly good for fresh produce. Take the train to Avondale station.
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O’Kai Oceanikart
Pan-Pacific art, from well-known artists like Fatu Feu’u to exciting up-and-comers.
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City Farmers Market
City Farmers Market stocks fresh seasonal produce and fancy treats.
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Native Agent
There’s a strong Maori bent to the jewellery, clothing and knick-knacks on offer here, and it’s all NZ-made.
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Mala Brajkovic
This quirky local designer stocks interesting women's clothes that might feature silk, leather or the odd bit of ironic stonewash denim.
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Marvel
Smart, tailored shirts and trousers in interesting fabrics and quirky partywear are the mainstays of this local menswear designer.
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Takapuna Market
This hive of Sunday-morning activity sees locals buzzing around stalls laden with fruit and vegetables, bibs and bobs, plants and flowers, and prepared foods.
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Real Groovy
A music-lovers’ nirvana, this huge store has masses of new, second-hand and rare releases, as well as concert tickets, giant posters, DVDs, books, magazines and clothes.
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Royal Jewellery Studio
Displaying interesting work by local artisans, including some beautiful Maori designs, this is a great place to pick up authentic pounamu (greenstone) jewellery.
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Wunderkammer
High-end imports, such as Costume National mix in with locally designed accessories and the occasional stuffed animal. Personable and idiosyncratic, Wunderkammer is an experience, not just a shop.
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Kaf Kids
Pint-sized designer clothes in boho styles for little dahling girls and boys. T-shirts, tops, jackets and dresses, plus hats and accessories are all imagined and made locally from durable pre-shrunk cottons.
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Harvest Wholefoods
Auckland’s legendary organics store Harvest Wholefoods, stocks planet-friendly fresh produce, grocery items and cosmetics. It’s a meat-free zone, but there’s an organic butchery across the road.
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