a slightly guilty pleasure creating a blurry line between things you may want, but not necessarily need. Like a magpies instinct to collect shiny trinkets and a pirates hunger for treasure, it may just be an undeniable part of life. With sustainability and recycling becoming an increasing focus in todays society, there are many reasons why buying secondhand is the way to go.

•supporting small town NZ stores + communities- charities, hospices etc.

•giving items a second life, reducing products from becoming landfill

•saving yourself money by choosing secondhand over new

•buying local instead of mass produced, imported goods

•finding unique, nostalgic items that may no longer be made today

In almost every town nationwide you will find an op shop, secondhand/recycled goods store, antiques shop or auction house and this book is your guide to some of the best New Zealand has to offer. Many of these stores cannot be found on the net, some don’t even have phone numbers, some are local secrets and others are well known gems.