Shopping

From boutiques stocking local and international designers, to quirky gift stores, Wellington is a treasure trove of beautiful new things. Street markets, antique, vintage and second-hand stores hold one-of-a-kind creations to uncover.

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Wellington's top markets

Soak up the aromas of roasted coffee, freshly baked bread and sizzling spices. Browse handmade crafts, jewellery, locally-made ceramics and design. Wellington's markets are filled with colour, vitality and local flavours as artisan producers, designers, locals and visitors come together to trade locally and vocally.

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Wellington is a locavore’s dream

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Brand new: hot new shops

A round-up of Wellington's hottest new stores and galleries for you to check out.

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Wellington's best boutiques

Featuring a curated range of labels ranging from local to international, great service and stylish store fit-outs

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Local designer threads

Shop some of New Zealand's top designers in boutiques and flagships stores dotted around Wellington's compact city centre

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Art galleries for browsing and buying

Having a wander around the galleries is a lovely way to spend some in the city. Wellington's compact city centre has made for a strong concentration of art galleries within close proximity to each other. Each gallery has its own personality and flavour and you'll see a mix of emerging and established artists, both locally-based and from around New Zealand and the world.

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Stylish and sustainable shopping

We Wellingtonians are a caring bunch: while we want to look good, we also want to feel good about what we wear and know that it’s been designed and produced using ethical practices and materials. Here are some of our favourite local ethical fashion leaders.

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Heart is where the homeware is

Whether you prefer a Scandinavian sanctuary, modern industrial space or a minimalist retreat, these Wellington homeware and design stores have all you need to create the home you've always wanted or to find that little extra something. These stores also are the perfect place to find a gift for design-loving friends.

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Top spots for design junkies

A well-thought-out and stylish store fit-out can be a thing of great joy. The feeling you get when you walk into a beautiful space encourages you to linger, to browse and just maybe try something on. Here are some of Wellington's most good-looking stores for an incredibly stylish shopping experience.

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Independent book and record stores

Wellington's home to some one-of-a-kind independent book and music stores that are must-visits for any literary or music lover. These stores are made for slow shopping; browse to your heart's content or make use of the knowledgeable staff to find exactly what you're looking for or discover something completely new.

Wellington is a place where independent stores still reign

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Best places to find a gift or souvenir

Whether you're looking for a special present for someone or a little something for yourself to remind you of the amazing time you had in Wellington, these are some of our favourite shops that specialise in objects that have that unique sense of Wellington.

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Your Wellington sustainable Christmas gift guide

Our round-up of this season's best gifts that support local Wellington businesses and producers, are kind to the earth and are what we're hoping to find under the tree on Christmas morning.

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Twenty-Seven Names

Local label twenty-seven names on friendship and making joyful fashion.