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Wellington Holiday Shopping Guide

With an emphasis on locally made and managed businesses, we’ve compiled a list of our top neat places to shop locally for the holidays in the Wellington region.

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Embracing the Thrift

Nothing beats the thrill of stumbling across something special on the racks (the best finds are rewarded after a good scavenge) and Wellington is the place to be when hunting for vintage bargains.

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Inside the store.

Aro Video

97 Aro Street, Aro Valley

Stocking an eclectic selection of quality films for hire, Aro Video offers just an inkling of hope that the Internet hasn’t killed the DVD, yet.

Bikes on display outside the shop.

Bicycle Junction

1 Marion Street, Te Aro

Catching on to the retro cycles trend, the clever people behind Bicycle Junction's new neighbourhood bikery, describe themselves as “Urban Specialists”.

Italian deli Bottega in Berhampore.

Bottega

462 Adelaide Road, Berhampore

Authentic Italian delicatessen Bottega is borne from a desire to bring a taste of home to the neighbourly suburb of Berhampore,

Clothes on display.

Caughley

57 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro

With an online store under development and the promise of a constant collation of fresh brands, Caughley ought to keep Wellingtonians individualistic fashion sense satisfied.

Red bag.

Deadly Ponies

28 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro

Deadly Ponies have delivered collection after collection of iconic leather goods, each with its own personality.

The shop space.

Dr Morse Tattoo Studio

1st Floor, James Smith Building, Corner Cuba &, Manners Street, Te Aro

Far from your regular tattoo studio, Dr Morse is well worth seeking out.

Clothes on racks.

Emporium

103a Cuba Street, Te Aro

Their impressive array of authentic street styles, from original high fashion brands like Chanel to Nike, are unique and individual meaning you're bound to find a treasure.

Woman browsing books.

GOOD BOOKS

2/16 Jessie Street, Te Aro

Down the side of an industrial building on Jessie Street, a warm glow emanates from a glass shopfront.

The entrance to the shop and window signage outside Good Housekeeping Wellington shop, New Zealand.

Good Housekeeping

287 Cuba Street, Te Aro

An eco-friendly and DIY shop by the owners of The Powder Room.

Goodness

19 College Street, Te Aro

Starting out in Petone some 13 years ago, Goodness is no stranger to the Wellington fashion scene, and their more recent inner city store on College Street has enjoyed a very enthusiastic reception from city dwellers.

Black container and bikes.

Harbours Edge Pop-Up: Get Fixed Bicycle Cafe + Blue Bell Club

10 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua

A pop-up that fixes bikes as well as your caffeine cravings, a cafe and a neighbouring homewares shop.

A 'hot stuff' sign on the exterior window of Iko Iko Cuba Street, Wellington shop.

Iko Iko

118 Cuba Street, Te Aro

The home of all things fun and fancy free, Iko Iko will treat you to something just a little different.

The exterior window of Kowtow Wellington clothing store, New Zealand.

Kowtow

29 College Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Kowtow inspires shoppers to think a little more before handing over their credit card.

Posters on a floor.

Madame Fancy Pants

225 Cuba Street, Te Aro

The place to go if you're after a swish party frock, a present for a friend or something nice for yourself.

Two women sitting in the shop.

Natty

476 Adelaide Road, Berhampore

Part studio, part shop, this sweet space in the middle of Beramphore has come a long way from its previous life as a butchery.

Books on shelves.

Pegasus Books

Cuba Mall, Te Aro

Pegasus truly is a bibliophile’s delight.

Provisions interior.

Peoples Provisions

91 Park Road, Miramar

Peoples Provisions is tucked away in Wellington's Miramar - what started as a pop-up concept - is now a fully fledged boutique store offering organic produce, seasonal goods, and great coffee to the local community and beyond.

Woman holding kombucha bottle.

Plimmerton Kombucha

3/51 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua

Plimmerton Kombucha is delivering super delicious kombucha and teaching others the art.

The gallery space.

QUOIL

149 Willis Street, Te Aro

A jewellery gallery specialising in contemporary pieces.

Tahi oils on sale at RUBY, Wellington.

RUBY

233-237 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central

A New Zealand favourite brand is well at home in Old Bank Arcade.

Entrance to the hair dresser.

Scout

26 Egmont Street, Te Aro

Nestled in the depths of Egmont Street you’ll come across Scout, a boutique hairdresser with a lot of heart and soul.

The front window.

Smack Bang

23 College Street, Te Aro

A real eye for detail and a love of interiors mean Smack Bang is nothing short of stunning.

The salon.

Spring Spa

108 Tory Street, Te Aro

Putting a fresh spin on relaxation in the heart of the CBD.

Second hand fabrics.

Sustainability Trust

2 Forresters Lane, Te Aro

An organisation with a big heart, working for a greener city and a fairer community.

Close up of colourful lunch boxes.

The Axe

193 Adelaide Road, Newtown

A beautifully curated furniture and homeware store with a twist.

Circular cushions piled on a shelf.

The White Room Gallery

147 The Parade, Island Bay

This one-stop shop is the perfect destination for those looking for a gift or wanting to treat themselves to something nice.

The shop space.

Twenty Seven Names

27 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro

A unique to Wellington’s offering of New Zealand boutique designer fashion is Twenty Seven Names, with the first store of designers Rachel Easting and Anjali Stewart open on Vivian Street.

Detail of drawings at Union Tattoo, Wellington.

Union Tattoo

311 Willis Street, Te Aro

Covering a variety of tattoo styles, including fine line and delicate works, the team at Union Tattoo liaise closely with clients from paper to skin.

Untouched World

45 Willis Street

If there’s one clothing store that really understands sustainability, it’s Untouched World. The first and only lifestyle fashion company in the world to be recognised by the United Nations for sustainability, Untouched World gets things right from the get-go.

A sign in the yoga studio.

Urban Yoga

160 Willis Street, Te Aro

Elevated above the hustle and bustle of Willis Street, you'll find an inner city sanctuary.

Yellow books on a yellow seat inside Wanda Harland Wakefield Street store in Wellington, New Zealand.

Wanda Harland

126 Wakefield Street, Wellington

If the clothes in your wardrobe are looking a little dull, a trip to Wanda Harland is in order.

Close up of a herbal tea dispenser.

Wellington Apothecary

110 a Cuba Street

Find a complete range of botanical tonics, teas and skincare, all handmade in small batches at this local apothecary.

A bowl on a table.

Yoyo

The Woolstore Design Centre, Ground Floor/262 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea

Yoyo celebrates the creative talent of New Zealand designers in furniture, homeware and lighting.

Woman holding ice cream on cone.

Zelati

Te Aro

From the texture to the rich, bright flavours, their range of sorbet and gelato offerings are impressive on the palate and pleasing to the eye.

Dresses and bags.

Ziggurat Fashion Exchange

144 Cuba Street, Te Aro

A Cuba Street vintage shopping treasure trove.

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