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New Zealand offers a huge variety of shopping from arts and craft markets, galleries and museum shops to exclusive designer stores. For traditional New Zealand souvenirs look for examples of superb Maori carvings in wood, bone and pounamu (greenstone or jade). You can also find jewellery and ornaments made from the iridescent paua shell (abalone), treasured by Maori for centuries. New Zealand potters are recognized as among the world's finest and today many fine artisans are also working in stone, wood, glass and metals. The country's vast wool industry makes it possible to find wonderful hand knitted wool sweaters, beautiful wall hangings, homespun yarns and top-quality sheepskins.
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The main shopping streets in central Christchurch are Colombo, Cashel (particularly the Mall) High, Hereford, Gloucester and Armagh Streets. One of the best places for antiques is Victoria Street, just in front of the Parkroyal Hotel, or the Merivale Shopping Centre. Maps of the antique dealers in Christchurch are available at the Christchurch & Canterbury Visitor Centre. Situated between Armagh & Gloucester Streets is New Regent Street, a cobbled street with an exciting mix of boutique shops. For craft lines purchased straight from the studio, the Arts Centre in Worcester Boulevard is the place to visit. The Arts Centre is also a market venue every Saturday and Sunday. Another market operates in Cathedral Square on Thursday and Friday. There is also excellent shopping in the malls, which are situated in the suburbs. The most upmarket is at Merivale, the largest are at Riccarton and Northlands |
| Auckland |
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| Shopping in Auckland is a highlight for many visitors to Auckland and the North Island of New Zealand. The main shopping areas in Auckland can be found around Albert Street, Anzac Street, Broadway, Chancery Lane, Customs Street, Elliot Street, High Street, Newmarket, Ponsonby, Queen Street, Victoria Street, Wynyard Street and Karangahope Road - also known as K' Road. Auckland features many international high-street names, huge department stores, independent Auckland shops and specialty outlets. Many of the biggest names in high-street New Zealand shopping, fashion and jewellery can be found in Auckland and the city is well-known for its high concentration of designer fashion boutiques. |
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| The capital has a huge variety of stores, conveniently situated in shopping arcades, underground malls and clusters of shops along the ‘Golden Mile’ of Lambton Quay, Willis Street, Manners Street, Cuba Street and Courtenay Place. Lambton Quarter is one of four areas defining the commercial heart of Wellington city. The Sports stores feature here and stylish cafes complete the shopper’s heaven in this part of town. Cuba Quarter acts as a powerful magnet for retail therapists looking for alternative clothing, especially urban funk designs, ethnic articles and pre-loved fashion wear. Courtenay Quarter is renowned as Wellington’s nightlife and entertainment centre, but is fast becoming a boutique retail hotspot as well. Contemporary furniture and designer fashion wear shops are making a big impact here. The Wellington Market on Wakefield Street makes an interesting browse to view the eclectic mix of second-hand furniture and goods. |
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