Auckland Shopping

Shopping in Auckland: Your Ultimate Guide

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So you want to go shopping in Auckland, but don’t know where to start? Auckland is New Zealand’s biggest city and accounts for about a third of the entire country’s population. Each neighbourhood in Auckland brings its own special vibe and shopping experience, so if you’re after a shopping spree, here’s how to find the best shopping in Auckland.

Where to Shop in Auckland

While the bustling city centre, or CBD, is an easy place to start, there are many suburbs and areas in Auckland that offer everything from clothing boutiques to department stores and everything in between.

Newmarket

Newmarket is known as the city’s premier shopping and entertainment district. Broadway has large shopping centres and smaller shops, two cinemas and many restaurants, bars and cafes for sustenance during your shopping spree. The Westfield Newmarket shopping centre has a host of domestic and international brands and is the largest shopping centre in New Zealand. If malls aren’t your style, there are heaps of boutiques and small businesses along Teed Street and the surrounding areas that sell everything from clothing to homewares to electronics and more.

In addition to excellent shopping, there’s also an incredible food and drink scene in Newmarket. The restaurants and cafes range from quick takeaways to keep you fuelled up for your day to fine dining for date night. Stop by one of the many spas or salons to relax and treat yourself before continuing on with your shopping spree. If you’ve still got energy after your day out, the thriving nightlife features an excellent bar and pub scene, with live music, dancing and sports bars to suit any taste.

Newmarket is the second major public transport hub in Auckland, making it easy to access from all over the city. There are also plenty of free parking lots and paid carparks if you choose to drive yourself.

For the ultimate day of shopping in Auckland, head to Newmarket.

Britomart

Britomart is centrally located near the CBD and the water, home to a diverse business community and excellent coffee. Its downtown location means it’s home to designer boutiques and labels, award-winning restaurants and the hustle and bustle of innovative enterprises. It’s easy to get to from anywhere in the city thanks to its large public transport hub servicing trains, buses and ferries.

If you’re after high fashion labels and coffee at the waterfront, Britomart is a great place to be.

Queen Street

Queen Street is in the heart of the city centre, spanning over three kilometres from Queens Wharf to Karangahape Road. Home to the flagship store of Smith and Caughey’s, Auckland’s oldest department store, designer labels like Gucci and Dior as well as international brands like H&M and Superdry, there’s no shortage of great shopping in the CBD.

Visit Queen Street for excellent views of the Sky Tower while browsing high fashion brands.

Ponsonby

A posh inner-city suburb, Ponsonby is known for its array of dining and shopping establishments. From sophisticated boutiques to independent bookstores, delicious coffee to upscale homewares, Ponsonby is certainly one of the hippest areas in Auckland.

Spend a day in Ponsonby for trendy vibes.

Parnell

Parnell is one of the most affluent suburbs not just in Auckland, but in all of New Zealand. So of course, shopping here is quite the experience. In addition to a variety of shops and cafes, there are also many art galleries, museums and historical sites to enjoy during your day out in Parnell.

Experience Auckland culture and style while shopping in Parnell.

Shopping in Auckland

Whether you’re interested in casual window shopping or specific items, there are plenty of excellent shops and stores to suit your needs.

Womens Clothing

Dresses, tops, jeans and everything in between. Auckland is home to plenty of womens clothing stores selling everything from tops to jeans, wedding dresses to bridesmaid dresses, activewear to lingerie and so much more.

The Dress Room

The Dress Room is one of the best places to rent beautiful designer clothing for your ball or next big event. Browse their large selection of formalwear for women, including dresses for balls, formal events, party dresses and wedding guest dresses.

Glassons

Glassons is one of the most popular womens clothing stores in New Zealand, offering trendy staples at an affordable price. Find the latest styles in casualwear, swimsuits, denim, shoes and more.

Taking Shape

Taking Shape is the one stop shop for plus size clothing, featuring brands that celebrate curves in women sizes 12 to 24. In addition to selling clothes, they also offer free personal styling experiences at their Newmarket location.

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Mens Clothing

Looking for the latest in mens fashion? From mens coats and jeans to big mens clothing and gym clothes, you can find it all when you’re shopping in Auckland.

Icebreaker

Icebreaker merino wool clothing is designed for performance and sustainability, no matter the activity level. Find your new favourite activewear and see how the natural properties of merino wool are perfect for odour resistance, temperature regulation and breathability.

Huffer

One of New Zealand’s most loved and iconic brands, Huffer makes fashionable and practical streetwear. All of their products are made from materials that are sourced ethically and they offer a recycling program.

Service Denim

Service Denim is the ultimate jeans store, offering a large selection of denim from both local and international brands like Neuw Denim, Rolla's Jean, Abrand and more.

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Homewares and Electronics Stores

Need home goods to make your house a home? Auckland has plenty of homewares stores and electronics stores for you to shop at and find all the furniture and accessories you need.

Indie Home Collective

Indie Home Collective is an original concept store housing luxury homewares & unique furniture sourced from around the world. All items are carefully curated in limited quantities so you can rest assured that your style will be unique.

The Homestore

Find the best kitchenware and dining room products at The Homestore. From quality appliances, to tableware, bakeware, premium quality knives and beautiful lifestyle items, you will be cooking with confidence after a visit here.

PB Tech

PB Tech is an electronics store in Auckland, offering top brands like Bose, Apple, Sony, Samsung and more. Find multi-room sound systems, home automation solutions, headphones, computers and more.

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Kids Clothes

Dressing children and babies is fun when you’ve got a variety of baby clothes and kids clothing stores to choose from.

Nature Baby

Born from a quest to have natural and innovative products, Nature Baby is committed to creating the highest quality organic baby essentials. Find baby dresses, sleepwear, clothing and more.

Farmers

Featuring well made, quality clothing for children, Farmers has kids clothes, shoes and accessories for boys and girls of any age. This department store has everything you could need from newborn through to adulthood making it a great one stop shop.

Dimples

Since 1992, Dimples has made innovative, quality baby wear in New Zealand. With classic, timeless designs and distinctive signature motifs, you’re sure to find baby clothes you’ll love at Dimples.

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Shoe Stores and Accessories

Accessories are key for completing any outfit, whether it’s the right pair of shoes, handbags, sunglasses or jewellery. Auckland is home to a variety of shoe stores, jewelry stores and accessories shops to help you complete your look.

Birkenstock

Birkenstocks have always been a staple of style and comfort, and they’re becoming more and more fashionable. Their unique design is optimised for comfort and durability.

Partridge Jewellers

From diamonds to precious gems, pearls to Swiss watches, Partridge Jewellers has six generations of experience with high quality jewellery and watches, including brands like Rolex, Tag Heuer, Grand Seiko and more.

Sunglass Style

Proudly NZ-owned and operated, Sunglass Style offers excellent product selection from the world’s leading brands to emerging New Zealand ones. The range is diverse in style, price and function.

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Department Stores

Sometimes you just want to cover all your bases in one go, and that’s when going to department stores is the best option. Department stores in Auckland offer a range of products from clothing to shoes, gifts to appliances and more.

Smith & Caughey’s

New Zealand’s oldest department store, Smith & Caughey’s has a reputation for excellent customer service and an ambience that you won’t want to leave.

The Warehouse

The Warehouse is a destination where you can find essentially anything you need at an affordable price. Shop clothes, kitchen items, toys, electronics and more.

Westfield Newmarket

The Westfield mall in Newmarket offers designer fashion, rooftop dining and valet parking. What more could you need?

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Bookstores, Stationery Stores and Fabric Stores

For the DIY crafter and bookworm in all of us, Auckland has a host of bookstores, stationery stores and fabric stores to help make all your creative dreams come true.

Gordon Harris Store

Gordon Harris carries all you need for arts, crafts and graphics, including paints and brushes, markers and crayons, school supplies and more.

Whitcoulls

For the bookworm in all of us, stop by Whitcoulls. This bookstore carries a wide selection of fantastic books on a wide range of topics as well as stationery, calendars and school supplies.

AB Fabrics

Affordable, designer furnishing fabric can be found at AB Fabrics. Find linen, prints upholstery, outdoor fabric, oilcloth, curtain lining and more by the metre. Buying fabric here is stress free and enjoyable!

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Gift Stores and Art Galleries

There are plenty of gift shops in Auckland, whether you’re looking for birthday presents, anniversary gifts or souvenirs to take home with you. Newmarket is also home to many beautiful galleries

Retreat

Discover a unique range of quality products at reasonable prices at Retreat. Browse through this lifestyle gift shop and choose a special present for family, friends or yourself.

The Poi Room

The Poi Room works with and represents both established and emerging artists, and presents some of the best contemporary art and object in New Zealand to local and international audiences. This is your go-to place for Aotearoa art and design.

Creative & Brave

Find the perfect gift at Creative & Brave, a specially curated gift shop with a focus on supporting New Zealand creators, that offers a great range of products to suit any occasion or person in your life.

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Now you’re armed with all the information you need for the ultimate day out shopping in Auckland – time to shop!

Learn more about Newmarket, Auckland’s premier fashion, shopping and entertainment district.

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