WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT OUR CITY

The Viva team shares their favourite spots to shop ‘til they drop to around the heart of Auckland City.

“Menswear is just as interesting as womenswear for me, so Checks, Parlour and Shakes are always worth a look – these three stores are a stone’s throw away from each other on High Street.

Ingrid Starnes, Gorman and Gregory are next, and further downtown in Britomart I can’t go past a browse in Kate Sylvester, Juliette Hogan, Fabric and Lineage Store.” – Johanna Thornton, deputy editor

“High Street's eclectic mix of establishments always ticks boxes for me. Whether it's admiring the vintage treasures at Tango, a leisurely browse at Unity Bookshop, or checking out the latest fashion offering at Ruby – it's always a happy hour (or two) spent shopping there. Round the corner on Durham St, My Bar is a nice spot to grab a relaxed drink for when you're all shopped out.” – Michelle Fowler, client and content solutions manager

“The girls in the office always tease me for how much Karen Walker features in my wardrobe. It’s a rare occasion for me to leave her chic flagship store in Britomart empty handed.”

– Babiche Martens, photographer

“I must admit I have a bit of a problem when it comes to buying beauty products, so I couldn’t be happier that Sephora has finally landed in Queen

Street. I’ve already been back three times to stock up on my favourite products from Tarte, Fresh Skincare and Fenty Beauty, and the store only opened a couple of weeks ago.” – Ashleigh Cometti, commercial editor and beauty writer