A Parnell Guide to Christmas

Crushes

An eclectic mix of all things homemade, handcrafted, New Zealand made and vintage.
Checks Downtown

There’s no other way to say this; Checks Downtown is just damn cool. New to the local streetwear label of the moment? We’ll catch you up.
Good Form and Mr Bigglesworthy

For those seeking tasteful interior inspo, we guarantee you’ll find it at Good Form and Mr Bigglesworthy.
Bara

Bara will have you lusting after new threads in no time. This high-end boutique evokes serious art gallery vibes and is a far cry from your typical clothing shop.
Lamplight Books

Bibliophiles should make a beeline for Lamplight Books, an elegant bookstore situated along Parnell’s main strip.
RUBY Newmarket

There’s something for everyone here, and we are here for it. RUBY just gets it right.
Bloc

BLOC is many things. All under the one roof. It’s Citta Design, BoConcept, the World Beauty Store and the curated design collection of popular Father Rabbit.
Everyday Needs

As the shop’s name suggests, the focus here is on items for the home that are practical and useful – the kind of things you couldn’t imagine living without.
Dry and Tea

Dry & Tea makes the experience of going to the hairdresser not only appealing, but something you’ll quite happily arrange to do.
Father Rabbit

There’s an underlying sense of quality and timelessness to the carefully curated picks of household products available at Father Rabbit.
Commonsense Mt Eden

A boutique and thoughtful shopping experience, you can rest easy at Commonsense Organics knowing every item you purchase is helping either the land, the people, your insides or a mixture of all three.
Fishermen's Den

A haven for the fishing enthusiast, you’ll find everything from spin rods, filleting knives and wet weather gear.
9 Second-Hand Stores to Shop in Auckland

The Vitrine

A blink and you’ll miss it type of places with a lust for well crafted furniture and antique house accessories.
Flotsam and Jetsam

Another one of Ponsonby’s illustrious retailers is Flotsam and Jetsam, a vintage store with both new and old items for the home.
Tonic Room

An Integrative Wellness Clinic and boutique natural health and beauty store.
Tür Studio

A creative space continually merging and progressing to match the ever growing importance of art in Auckland’s culture.
Zambesi

A New Zealand fashion icon whose name has been synonymous with edgy fashion for as long as we can remember.
Huckleberry

Riffing on the whole organic health craze sweeping Auckland, Harvest Wholefoods is a veteran of nourishment.
The Shelter

There’s a new way of doing business here in Auckland, a collaborative shared space drill that seems to save on risk, worry and premature closures; friends and foes unite with the similar goal of success.
The Book Exchange

The next time the Auckland drizzle gets too much for you, forget your troubles with a trip to the Book Exchange.
JetSetBohemian

Providing Auckland with kooky cool clothing, jewellery and accessories sourced from all over the world.
Georgia Jay

There is no staple more important to a person’s wardrobe than a quality leather bag, and Georgia Jay sure knows how to make them.