Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
Ōhakune’s heritage-listed 1909 train station is home to the unusual combo of Opus Fresh, a store producing beautiful merino, possum and silk garments, and…
Must-see shopping in North Island
Bay of Plenty
Honey derived from NZ's native manuka plant is famous worldwide for its antibacterial properties. Comvita is just one of many local brands producing honey…
Taupo
This sweet spot has a glass-enclosed viewing hive, honey tastings and a cafe, and sells all manner of bee products – edible, medicinal and cosmetic – as…
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…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Local arts and crafts fill this excellent homewares shop and gallery that displays work from local Northland artists. Grab a coffee and snack at the…
East Cape
Just off the main street, Tolaga Bay Cashmere Company inhabits a 1922 former council building (now showing its age). You can watch the knitters at work…
Gisborne
This harbourside spot has a wide selection of the region's vino to sample, though the pervasive sea scent may be hard to reconcile with the chardonnay on…
Napier
Watch the chocolatiers at work while deliberating over mouthwatering truffles and chocolate rugby balls. The museum (adult/child/family $8/5/22; last…
Palmerston North
Skip breakfast and head to Albert Street, where alongside fresh produce and verdant Asian greens, there are food stalls ranging from noodles to egg and…
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,…
Rotorua
Watch the carvers at work through the streetside window, take a free 15-minute tour of the workshop, or simply peruse the high-end handcrafted greenstone…
Whanganui
This corner haven is heaving with shelves of books of all genres, from kids to cooking and everything in between. It's scattered with giftware and funny…
Wellington
This dear old building on a wedge-shaped city site is home to an arcade of indulgent, high-end shops, predominantly jewellers, salons and boutiques, plus…
Rotorua
Take home a permanent souvenir of traditional tā moko (Māori tattooing), albeit done with modern tattooing equipment rather than stone chisels. It doubles…
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…
Wellington
Established in 1863 this was Kirkcaldie & Stains, New Zealand’s answer to Harrods, until 2016. Now it's an outpost of the popular Australian brand. Bring…
Hastings & Around
A passionate producer of olives, oils and sundry Mediterranean-inspired gourmet treats, sourced from eight olive groves around Hawke's Bay (sunny, dry,…
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…
The Wairarapa
Near the Waipoua River at Masterton's northern end, this buzzy farmers market brings the best local produce from the farms into the town every Saturday…
City Centre & Britomart
Join Madonna and Kirsten Dunst in wearing Walker’s cool (but pricey) threads. Also in Grey Lynn and Newmarket.
Wellington
Fresh, bold, bright contemporary Kiwi art including sculptures, weavings, glass, photography, prints and beautiful jewellery; gifts for someone who's…
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…
Hastings & Around
Stock up on buzzy by-products for your toast or your skin at family-run Arataki. Hands-on displays outline the whole sticky cycle from flower to jar. Free…
Coromandel Peninsula
Running from Labour Day to Queen’s Birthday, Coroglen Farmers Market sells a bit of everything produced in the local area, from vegetables to compost.
Taupo
Local artists and crafty types display and sell their wares. Has a tendency to start packing down before the specified time, so go a little earlier.
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.
Wellington
These guys offer a bamboozling selection of bevvies: fill a flagon or grab a bottle of wine for lunch/dinner/breakfast.
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.
The Far North
A small independent store jam-packed with outdoor equipment, including tents, backpacks, snorkels and fishing gear.
Wellington
Exquisite jewellery, clothing, bags, ceramics, cosmetics – a lovely shop with lots of beautiful NZ-made things.
City Centre & Britomart
Youthful yet elegant women's fashion from local designers Deanna Didovich (Ruby) and Emily Miller-Sharma (Liam).
The Far North
Kaitaia's biggest outdoor store, selling clothing, tents, fishing gear, freeze-dried meals and mozzie nets.
The Far North
Everything from local olive oil, home baking and jams through to carved kauri and country-style homewares.
City Centre & Britomart
Hiking, camping and travel gear. Keep an eye out for regular sales offering decent discounts.
Wellington
The best of the outdoor shops around Wellington, staffed by people who know because they go.
Bay of Plenty
Rows of arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery and food trucks at this monthly morning market.
Get Fudged & Keriblue Ceramics Studio
Bay of Islands
An unusual pairing of ceramics and big, decadent slabs of fudge in a colourful studio.
Parnell & Newmarket
A diverse and interesting range of gifts, arts and crafts from NZ designers.
Bay of Plenty
An interesting selection of arts and crafts from local Māori designers.
Coromandel Peninsula
Local arts and crafts and other pieces sourced from around New Zealand.
