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Britomart, Central Auckland © Getty Images
Britomart
This waterfront precinct is made up of heritage buildings, boutique clothing and shoe stores, and beautifully designed linked public spaces where busy shoppers can meet and linger. It showcases some of New Zealand’s best fashion designers including Trelise Cooper, Karen Walker, Kate Sylvester, Kathryn Wilson, Juliette Hogan and more. Adjacent to Auckland’s main transport hub, it’s easy to get in and out of.
Parnell and Newmarket Parnell has a reputation as being among the most stylish suburbs but what sets this district apart is the small art galleries showcasing home-grown artists. Close by is Newmarket, with its revamped Westfield mega-mall – the country’s largest. It covers seven floors, with 2770 car parks (free for the first two hours if you download the Westfield app) and an alfresco dining terrace called Rooftop on Broadway; home to a medley of upmarket eateries. The H&M store alone covers quarter of a hectare. It’s a shopper’s dream come true.
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Karangahape Road, or known by the locals as K’ Road
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The iconic strip is home to some of central Auckland’s most extensive collections of vintage, retro and second-hand clothing. It is a blend of culture boasting an eclectic mix of homeware, gift and craft shops; books, music and photography. Venture down St Kevins Arcade for treasures; it’s here in the two-level art deco arcade that you’ll find vintage gear, records, books and fabulous food.
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