Must-see shopping in North Island

  • Zambesi

    Parnell & Newmarket

    One of the most famous fashion labels to come out of NZ, and much sought after by local and international celebs.

  • Huffer

    Parnell & Newmarket

    Stylish technical apparel and streetwear from a hip NZ company with its roots in snowboarding and skateboarding.

  • Grahamstown Thames Market

    Coromandel Peninsula

    On Saturday mornings the Grahamstown Thames market fills the street with organic produce and handicrafts.

  • Westfield Newmarket

    Parnell & Newmarket

    Auckland's newest and most upmarket mall features rooftop dining and a good food court.

  • Bach

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Waterfront co-op store and gallery representing over 100 Northland artisans.

  • Source

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Creative showcase for more than 30 local artists.

  • Karen-Walker, Ponsonby.

    Karen Walker

    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.

  • Huka Falls Chocolate

    Taupo

    On site at Shooters Golf Range, this hidden gem roasts coffee, sells Belgian hot chocolate and makes truffles using Barry Callebaut chocolate and local NZ…

  • Craft Haus

    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…

  • Huka Honey Hive

    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…

  • Piha Surf Shop

    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…

  • Blackshed Waipu

    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…

  • Silky Oak Chocolate Company

    Napier

    Watch the chocolatiers at work while deliberating over mouthwatering truffles and chocolate rugby balls. The museum (adult/child/family $8/5/22; last…

  • Mountain Jade

    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…

  • Old Bank

    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…

  • Moko 101

    Rotorua

    Take home a permanent souvenir of traditional tā moko (Māori tattooing), albeit done with modern tattooing equipment rather than stone chisels. It doubles…

  • David Jones

    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…

  • Ora Gallery

    Wellington

    Fresh, bold, bright contemporary Kiwi art including sculptures, weavings, glass, photography, prints and beautiful jewellery; gifts for someone who's…

  • Karen Walker

    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…

  • Coroglen Farmers Market

    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.

  • Art in the Park

    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.

  • Regional Wines & Spirits

    Wellington

    These guys offer a bamboozling selection of bevvies: fill a flagon or grab a bottle of wine for lunch/dinner/breakfast.

  • West Coast Gallery

    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.

  • Vault

    Wellington

    Exquisite jewellery, clothing, bags, ceramics, cosmetics – a lovely shop with lots of beautiful NZ-made things.

  • Bivouac Outdoor

    Wellington

    The best of the outdoor shops around Wellington, staffed by people who know because they go.

  • Creative & Brave

    Parnell & Newmarket

    A diverse and interesting range of gifts, arts and crafts from NZ designers.

  • Artmarket

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Local arts and crafts and other pieces sourced from around New Zealand.

  • Kathmandu

    Napier

    Selling a good range of affordable tramping and outdoor gear.

  • Kathmandu

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Outdoor gear and travel clothing.

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