One of the strengths of this department store is that it specializes in home furnishings and accessories, appliances and clothes - thereby not spreading itself too thin. Located next to Rebel Sport, across the free garage from Waitakere Plaza, and a one-minute walk to WestCity Shopping Centre - this is the place to go for everything for the inside of your home. Briscoes often has good sales and specials, and the well-set out stores make it a pleasant place to shop.
Dear Reader is a premium book-store and is considered among the best in the city. Here any reader would feel at home as the store is filled with books on varying subjects like architecture, fashion, gardening, cooking, design, traveling, culinary art and much more. You can order your book of choice on their website as well. Collect, gift or just come and read, at Dear Reader.
Sylvia Park is known to be one of largest shopping areas in town. Housing a cinema theater, numerous dining outlets, entertainment venues, and a number of stores, the place is one of the most visited in Auckland. To spend a day shopping, eating and making merry, take your friends and family along and spend a day at Sylvia Park.
Dress Smart is all about designer brands. This one store houses a number designer outlets, like Espirit, Peter Alexander, Barkers and others. From shoes to sunglasses, women's wear to kid swear, this store has it all. Since it houses most of the renowned fashion houses, the prices are slightly on the expensive side, but the quality, fit and style are worth every penny spent. So head to Dress Smart for a complete fashion make over.
Globally renowned brand Westfield is located near the Albany Expressway. It is one of the most convenient shopping centers when it comes to a fully fledged shopping experience. Facing the splendid Albany Lake Reserve, the center has food, clothing and entertainment under one roof. For sartorial upgrades there are stores like Pandora, Colette and Glassons. Quick service counters as well as full service restaurants are present inside the mall. Kill time by catching a movie at the cinema theater or glance around numerous other stores for health, cosmetics and sports.
Botany Town Center being one of the largest shopping places in town, has garnered popularity and gained a position among the best shopping areas. The center has a wide range of shops pertaining to sports, clothing, electronics; eateries and cafes, along with entertainment venues. The Botany Town Center is one of those places where you can spend your entire day, along with your loved ones. So head to Botany Town Center to experience one of the best shopping experiences.
Upon entering this antique store, you can pick their specialty from the smell-timber. They have a lot of big solid wooden furniture, it is all top quality and will last for many years to come. There is also a limited selection of old china and porcelain, and assorted cushions. Situated in the midst of the Epsom antique district-15 minutes from downtown Auckland.
Adorno stocks a wide variety of beautifully made, classic imported labels, mostly sourced from the United States and Australia. Labels like Scanlan & Theodore are well known amongst local style auteurs, whilst some lesser known but equally stylish knitwear and accessory labels can also be found here. They stock clothing and accessories, as well as a small selection of fantastic handbags and shoes at high-end prices.
There are more than 100 stores here, as well as a food court. The center is divided into South, North, and West Malls, and a West Plaza. A Foodtown supermarket is in the South Mall, and a Farmers department store in the North. The food court is in the Eastern area. The central area has a mezzanine floor, where a few businesses and the library operate, and a huge stained glass window. There are plenty of ATM's, public transport, and free parking. The southern motorway and Rainbow's End amusement park are in very close proximity.
This warm and friendly bookstore in the beautiful Devonport township has a good selection of books and cards. The travel and art sections stand out as particularly good. It is an inviting place to browse and to buy, with the staff always ready to help. It is very close to plenty of cafes, a park, and the Devonport wharf-so there is plenty to keep you interested. Devonport is just 25 minutes drive or a short ferry trip from central Auckland.
The Cheapskates store at Grafton in the Auckland area, this one has all the skateboarding wear and gear that you could hope for. From decks to wheels, safety equipment to some of the baggiest pants you will see anywhere, this is a skaties' heaven. Many of the stores have their own pro teams. A visit to this store shall not send you back empty-handed, you think of it and you can get it here.
Dunedin fashion designer Tanya Carlson arrived upon the Auckland scene several years ago to much acclaim. Unlike her funky neighbor, Karen Walker, Carlson's designs are traditional with a twist, often influenced by the opulent style and fabrics of the East. She creates beautiful day and evening wear using specially imported fabrics and trims to enhance her classically elegant yet undeniably modern designs.