Must-see shopping in New Zealand

  • Hard to Find Books

    Dunedin

    Bookworms will spend hours prowling the shelves of this sprawling store. With 140,000 catalogued books, and another 360,000 in storage, if you can't find…

  • Poi Room

    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…

  • Kura

    Wellington

    Contemporary, edgy and progressive Māori and NZ art: paintings, carvings, ceramics, jewellery and sculpture. A gorgeous gallery – come for a look even if…

  • Goodness

    Wellington

    There's goodness by the bucketload here, from the charmingly OTT staff through to lovely NZ jewellery, nail polish, belts, shoes, jeans and dresses from…

  • Henry Trading

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This tiny but perfectly curated store stocks a range of lovely homewares and gifts, many made by local producers, as well as a sweet line in artisanal…

  • Avondale Sunday Markets

    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…

  • University Book Shop

    Dunedin

    Dunedin's best bookshop is perfect for browsing, with lots of Māori, Pacific and NZ titles in stock. You can also buy GoCards to use the Orbus netwrok…

  • Hunters & Collectors

    Wellington

    Beyond the best-dressed window in NZ (since 1985) you'll find off-the-rack and vintage clothing (punk, skate, Western and mod), plus shoes and accessories.

  • Cross Street Market

    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.

  • Soul Shoes

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    World famous in Raglan since 1973, Soul Shoes’ range of handmade leather footwear has been joined by equally cool satchels, backpacks and bags.

  • Crushes

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Sells an excellent selection of arts, crafts, foodstuffs and homewares from local NZ designers. Also an interesting array of vintage clothing.

  • Ballantynes

    Christchurch

    A venerable Christchurch department store selling men’s and women’s fashions, cosmetics, travel goods, stationery and speciality NZ gifts.

  • Gallery De Novo

    Dunedin

    This interesting, contemporary, fine-art gallery is worth a peek whether you're likely to invest in a substantial piece of Kiwi art or not.

  • Zambesi

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Designed by Liz and Neville Findlay, the iconic Zambesi label offers sought-after NZ clothing coveted by both locals and internationals.

  • Aotea Community Art Gallery

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    This eclectic showcase for the island's artsy fraternity sells everything from paintings and sculpture to handmade soap and local honey.

  • Torpedo7

    Taupo

    Ginormous sporting and equipment store selling everything you need for cycling, motorbiking, snow sports, camping, tramping and more.

  • Brown & Co

    Wellington

    Your one-stop-shop for stuffed bats, Jesus terrariums, monkey skulls, rabbit feet, art books and kooky gifts for 'house and homme'.

  • Kate Sylvester

    Parnell & Newmarket

    One of NZ's most respected designers, Kate Sylvester's playful and stylish designs often feature interesting and vibrant fabrics.

  • Tony Sly Pottery

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Subtle and natural colours and a mix of rustic and more modern designs feature at this store and workshop at Raglan Wharf.

  • Dead Souls

    Dunedin

    Crammed to the rafters with interesting volumes. Worth a peek just for the ceiling, which is papered with old book covers.

  • Napier Urban Farmers Market

    Napier

    Score some superfresh local produce: fruit, vegies, bread, coffee, dairy products, honey, wine… Who needs supermarkets?

  • 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.

  • London St Bookshop

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Dimly lit and crammed full of intriguing volumes, this charming secondhand bookshop is a bibliophile's dream.

  • Picture Lounge

    Wanaka

    Showcases large-format art shots from NZ photographers, mainly (but not exclusively) of local landscapes.

  • Grahamstown Thames Market

    Coromandel Peninsula

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

  • Kapa

    Queenstown

    Quirky and eclectic NZ design infused with a healthy dose of contemporary Māori culture.

  • 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.

  • Scribes

    Dunedin

    Stacks upon stacks of treasures await at this excellent secondhand bookshop.

  • Twizel Bookshop

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    A sweet, well-curated bookshop offering both new and secondhand titles.

  • 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…

  • Riccarton Sunday Market

    Christchurch

    Allegedly the South Island's largest outdoor market, this 300-stall extravaganza offers fresh produce, flowers, handicrafts, clothing, bric-a-brac and…

  • 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…

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