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 New Zealand
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Christchurch
In a city mourning the loss of its heritage, this post-earthquake conversion of a 19th-century tannery couldn't be more welcome. The Victorian buildings…
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Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Run by local artist Simon Te Wheoro, this excellent gallery/shop is located 2km from Raglan on the road from Hamilton. Contemporary artwork and sculpture…
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The West Coast
Linked to Ngāti Waewae, a local hapū (subtribe) of the broader Ngāi Tahu tribe, this stronghold of pounamu carving displays traditional and contemporary…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Apparel, jewellery, homewares, prints and carving all come with a Māori design influence at this Māori-owned store. Most of the work is by Māori artists…
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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…
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Wellington
Sets the standard for every bookshop in the land, with dedicated NZ tables piled high, plus regular book launches, author readings and literary events. We…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Excellent arts-and-crafts shop with loads of local products and a quirky selection of Kiwiana works. Highly recommended for distinctive souvenirs and…
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Tauranga
Vinyl Destination is far more than a record store – it’s music incorporated, with a bar, beer garden, live-music venue and even a radio station (105.4FM)…
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Wellington
Country, folk, pop, indie, metal, blues, soul, rock, Hawaiian nose-flute music – it's all here at Slow Boat, Wellington's long-running music shop and Cuba…
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City Centre & Britomart
The inner-city's best independent bookshop with a fine selection of NZ tomes.
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Greymouth
Whakapapa (genealogy) links to two West Coast hapū (subtribes) give Garth the right to collect pounamu all along the coast, which he then carves in his…
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Bay of Islands
This eclectic arts and craft store stocks souvenirs and gifts from tea towels to jewellery, framed prints and handcrafted wooden products. Most are local…
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Queenstown
Arguably Queenstown's most interesting store, inside inarguably the town's oldest building; Vesta sells a collection of prints, jewellery and homeware as…
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Bay of Islands
Stylish gifts from NZ from jewellery to merino products and homewares, all quirky, all uniquely Kiwi.
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Excellent independent bookshop with a great selection of NZ authors and NZ-themed books.
Wellington
Fancy duds for dudes: great service and sharp tailoring for the capital's cool cats.
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Taupo
More than 600 unique glass sculptures fill the garden and surroundings of this gallery, around 10km north of Taupo on SH5. Glass-blowing displays and an…
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Taupo
Plenty of food stalls and trucks, local souvenirs, arts and crafts and a scattering of produce are all good reasons to make your first coffee of the day…
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Nelson
Catapulted to fame after designing the One Ring for the Lord of the Rings movies, this contemporary jeweller now does a brisk trade in Elvish-inscribed…
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Queenstown
Be prepared for industrial-strength levels of whimsy in this gallery devoted to the work of pooch-loving local artist, Ivan Clarke. Hanging alongside his…
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Taranaki & Whanganui
Technically in Pihama, 7km east from Opunake, this 2-hectare lavender farm in a former dairy farm is home to a local gallery and gift store. On the third…
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The West Coast
Take time to sample Blackball's namesake salami, beloved up and down the West Coast. The garlic and peppercorn varieties have a kick, the venison version…
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Dunedin
This cooperative of Dunedin designers sells high-end fashion, jewellery and homewares made by its 12 members and special guests. You'll find bright and…
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Bay of Islands
A Russell outpost of this Kerikeri-based store selling clothing and homewares in the latest textures, fabrics and colours. Fashionistas will recognise…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
It's an unusual spot for a Dutch-style delicatessen, but the Kaiwaka Cheese Shop has long been an essential stop for travelling foodies seeking some…
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Rotorua
Purchase off-the-shelf pounamu (greenstone/jade) pieces, or work with Rākai's on-site team of local Māori carvers to design and carve your own pendant or…
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Christchurch
This pretty little stretch of pastel Spanish Mission–style shops was described as NZ's most beautiful street when it was completed in 1932. Fully restored…
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Wellington
A call-out to self-caterers: this positively swoon-inducing grocer is one of NZ's most committed supporters of independently produced and artisanal…
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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…
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Greymouth
Ostensibly the gallery of local landscape photographer Stewart Nimmo, this stylish space overflows with cracking souvenirs (with more handicrafts and…
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Wellington
On Saturday mornings (and the occasional Sunday) the car park under Frank Kitts Park is filled with stalls selling interesting craft, artsy gifts, clothes…
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Wellington
Around 25,000 locals visit this market every Sunday, shopping for everything from a jar of raspberry jam to an heirloom carrot, paleo sourdough loaf,…
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Te Anau
Bev hires everything you need to undertake a Great Walk, including warm clothing, quality sleeping bags, packs, cooking gear and other bits and pieces…
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Queenstown
Occupying an attractive 1863-built Freemason's Hall on the lakefront, Artbay is always an interesting place to peruse, even if you don't have $10,000 to…
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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…
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Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Gallery-shop showcasing 100% Raglan artists with everything from music CDs and mixed-media pieces through to retro Kiwiana-inspired work. It’s also a good…
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Christchurch
A well-established Christchurch independent bookstore, Scorpio Books relocated post-earthquake to this modern central city location after several years in…
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Nelson Region
An endearing blend of microdeli and cafe (stocking scrumptious local jam), with a gallery and gift shop on the side. Cute cards and compact souvenirs are…
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East Cape
The progressive East Cape Manuka Company sells soaps, oils, creams and honey made from potent East Cape manuka. It's also a good stop for a coffee, a…
