'Tis the season to be shopping
Over the coming months, Auckland's shopping precincts will come alive with a flurry of decorations, fairy lights and festive atmosphere. Soak up the spirit and do all your shopping in Auckland, where you'll find delicious gourmet treats and gift ideas at your finger tips!
While you're in the city for your shopping, enjoy the four weeks of festivity with Christmas In The City. This celebration of Auckland during Christmas includes a trail for you to follow that uncovers santa, sparkling lights, carol singers, street entertainment, hundreds of shops lit up for the season and much more! For more information visit www.christmasinthecity.co.nz.
Nuffield Street in Newmarket is also celebrating Christmas by turning on The Sounds of Christmas every Saturday from 24 November - 22 December. Enjoy street theatre, dancers, wearable art, decorations, music and chimes!
Entertain guests with a delectable spread of fresh Auckland produce
At this time of year, entertainment is high on the cards. Why not really impress your guests with a gourmet extravaganza of locally grown, fresh and organic produce? Not only will your food taste fresh and impress your guests, you’ll also have fun sourcing your dishes!
Where to find the freshest local produce:
Auckland Fish Market
Open: Monday to Sunday 7:00am to 7:00pm
Location: Maddon Street, Auckland
www.aucklandfishmarket.co.nz
Auckland Farmers' Market
Open: Sunday 10am – 4pm
Location: Alexandra Park Trotting Grounds, Campbell Crescent, Epsom
www.aucklandfarmersmarket.co.nz
Auckland City Farmers' Market
Open: Saturday 8.30am – 12.30pm
Location: corner Galway and Gore Streets, Auckland CBD
www.cityfarmersmarket.co.nz
Awhitu Markets
Open: last Sunday of the month
Matakawau Hall, Awhitu Road, Awhitu
www.awhitu.com
Burne Road Olive Estate
Open: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm
Location: 88 Burne Road, Diary Flat, North Shore City
www.burneroad.co.nz
Clevedon Farmers' Market
Open: Sunday 8.30am – 12noon (excluding 30 December)
Location: Clevedon Showgrounds, Monument Road, Clevedon
www.clevedonfarmersmarket.co.nz
Clevedon Organix
Open: Monday – Friday 9.30am – 6pm, Saturday 10am – 3pm
Location: 211 Clevedon Papakura Road, Clevedon
www.orangicsdirect.co.nz
Devonport Farmers' Market
Open: Sunday 9am – 1pm
Devonport Wharf, Devonport, North Shore City
www.devonportfarmersmarket.co.nz
La Cigale French Style Market
Open: Wednesday 12.30pm – 6.30pm, Saturday 8am – 1pm
Location: 69 St Georges Bay Road, Parnell
www.lacigale.co.nz
Matakana Farmers' Market
Open: Saturday 8am – 1pm
Location: 2 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana
www.matakanacoast.com
Oratia Farmers' Market
Open: Saturday 9am – 12noon
Location: 99 Parrs Cross Road, Oratia, Waitakere City
www.oratiafarmersmarket.co.nz
Otara Markets
Open: Saturday 6am – 12noon
Location: Newbury Street, Otara, Manukau City
Parnell Farmers Market
Open: Saturday 8am - 12 noon
Location: Jubilee Building carpark, 545 Parnell Road, Parnell
www.parnell.org.nz
Produce Central
Open: Monday to Sunday 7:00am to 7:00pm
Fresh produce delivered daily
Location: Auckland Fish Market, Maddon Street, Auckland
www.produceco.co.nz
Strawberry Corner
Open: daily 9am – 6pm October – March
Location: 217 Alfriston-Ardmore Road, Ardmore
Auckland's greatest gift ideas
You won't be short of ideas for gifts in Auckland! Known for its world-class shopping, Auckland also puts on a great show during November and December when the shopping precincts are at their best, adorned in creative decorations. So come to Auckland for a satisfying shopping spree!
Tourism Auckland's i-SITE Visitor Information Centres
Fantastic gifts can be purchased at Tourism Auckland's Visitor Information Centres. Shout someone special on a harbour cruise, an Auckland or New Zealand tour, take them on a climb over the Harbour Bridge or treat them to a luxurious night in a hotel.
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Auckland's high end and boutique shopping precincts
For high class shopping, where store windows will be decorated like icing on a cake, head along to one of Auckland's shopping precincts. Alternatively, for creative ideas, visit the likes of Karangahape Road (K' Road) or Devonport Village.
Britomart
Auckland's downtown shopping precinct is quickly becoming home to some of New Zealand's finest fashion and homeware stores including Eon and Urban Loft, galleries and cafes.www.britomart.org
Devonport
Galleries are scattered throughout the village with a range of art by specialists in glass, ceramics, painting, sculpture, jewellery and more.
www.devonport.co.nz
Karangahape Road (K' Road)
From the ordinary to the extraordinary, the key to shopping in K'Road is diversity. On this quirky, character street, high fashion sits comfortably alongside retro and street-wear styles.
www.kroad.com
Newmarket and Nuffield Street
Visit Nuffield Street in Newmarket, featuring international and local fashion labels, chic eateries and brilliant homeware stores. As always, Newmarket is among Auckland's trendiest shopping areas and will be turning on the sounds for Christmas! www.newmarket.co.nz
Parnell
Parnell Village overflows with boutique arts and souvenirs, famous fashion designers, fabulous jewellers, buzzing cafés, several of NZ's top restaurants, exciting home décor and much more.
www.parnell.net.nz
Ponsonby
One of Auckland's hippest shopping strips, Ponsonby Road is packed with funky fashion stores and chic cafés, bars and restaurants.
www.ponsonby.org.nz
Find everything in Auckland's shopping malls
Botany Town Centre
One of New Zealand's largest shopping centres with over 150 stores to discover as you meander along cobbled lanes and picturesque piazzas.
www.botanytowncentre.co.nz
Dress-Smart Outlet Shopping
With over 100 separate stores where you can enjoy savings of up to 70%, Dress-Mart is the place to go to find some fantastic bargains!
www.dress-mart.co.nz
Sylvia Park
A brand new mall with new brands and more than 65,000 square metres of retail space, making it more than 50% larger than any other retail complex in the country.
www.sylviapark.org
Westfield
There are several Westfield shopping centres spread across the Auckland region, all of them showcasing a range of well-known, quality stores.
www.westfield.co.nz.