
Pretty Suss
Molly Scelly has the knack for sourcing and restoring quality vintage and second-hand pieces. It's something her family and friends, as well as herself, agree that she's good at.
MetaLife
Step inside MetaLife, a specialised gift and hobby store, and it feels like you've stumbled into a world within a world.
Good Form
A TradeMe gamble on 300 Storkline chairs led Dan and Emma Eagle from a Ponsonby vintage store to a Newton Road design destination.
Iron Age Comics
David Cryer was in a New York state of mind when he opened the unusual yet incredibly funky warehouse-style comic shop Iron Age Comics last June.
The 13th Floor
Marty Duda has been collecting records since he was a nine year-old kid in rural Pennsylvania.
But it didn't become his day job until he retired.
Rage Out
Talking through your problems is all well and good, but sometimes you just want to grab a baseball bat and smash your way to the heart of the issue.

Welcome to the Neighbourhood
You’re gearing up for your next adventure. You start the day grabbing coffee, getting in a climbing session, picking up some outdoor gear and refuelling before heading off again.

Our Recommendations
For the weekend warrior, action starts in Uptown. Kick off the day with a coffee from The Hideout before tackling the walls at Auckland Climbing Gym. Then, find some riding essentials from Moto Mail and browse MEC Bikes for everything you need for your next adventure. Worked up an appetite? Round it all off with a loaded kebab from Betsia and cap off a day well spent.

You’re getting things done this weekend. Picking up a coffee, fixing the bike, browsing for something useful and grabbing a few things for home.
Our Recommendations
Got a long to-do list? Fuel up with a hearty bowl of phở and a Vietnamese coffee from Viet Corner, then browse A&C Homestore for cushions, décor and finishing touches to refresh your space. Learn a new skill and get creative at a sewing workshop with Gather Studio, before easing into the evening with a restorative sauna session at Float Culture. A productive day balanced with some well-earned relaxation.
You’ve planned your weekend around food. You’re taking your time, trying somewhere new, picking up something delicious and finding the perfect wine to go with it.

Our Recommendations
For the foodie, begin with a perfectly brewed coffee from Mibo, then pick up a bottle (or two) from Normandy Fine Wines to enjoy at home later. Grab a sandwich or wood-fired pizza from Twenty Three Cafe and take a leisurely stroll through Basque Park. As evening falls, treat yourself to a memorable dining experience at MICHELIN Guide-selected restaurant Lillius and discover why it's one of Auckland's most celebrated culinary destinations.
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