Our favourite Auckland city spots for second-hand, vintage and retro homewares

This is the place to go when you don’t know what you want but are ready to find what you’ve always needed. Think nostalgic shop signage, pristine bone-handled knives and fun mid-century furniture. It’s a magical place to spend a weekend morning – just make sure it’s Sunday so that you can catch the fortnightly Central Flea Market as well.

Crushes is a Karangahape Road stalwart that’s paving the way for sustainable consumption. It has the perfect blend of vintage fashion, homewares and local brands, and the lovely staff have mastered the art of bringing the community together. It’s open seven days, too.

If you want to find an heirloom, look no further than Antique Alley. The classic antiques store has had its doors open for more than 50 years, buying and selling all kinds of homewares, collectables and more. It’s a vintage lover’s dream.

Standing proud in Kingsland is Wistle and Co. With an enticing window display, it’s hard to resist having a look. One of their core values is “rebelling against materialistic consumerism without sacrificing beauty”. So naturally, everything on offer, be it upcycled, vintage or brand new, is beautiful.

This Ponsonby Central gem specialises in vintage from the 1950s to the early 2000s, with new pieces arriving daily. In between a bite to eat, have a peek at the goods they have on offer, such as cowboy boots, art glass and vintage prints. For the out-of-towners, they have an excellent online store.