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LE CREUSET

The French cookware manufacturer has opened its flagship New Zealand store in Auckland CBD’s new Snickel Lane development, where you can check out the high-quality enamelled products that many foodies swear by. The store includes a test kitchen and runs demonstrations showing customers how to get the best out of the range. Cnr Customs St East and Fort Lane, Auckland, 0800 52 59 54

VITRINE

Packed with European antiques and treasures, Vitrine has moved to bigger premises in Morningside, which has allowed husband and wife team, Julien and Amanda Théry, to bring back architectural pieces from their quarterly pilgrimages to Europe. Recent arrivals include 100-year-old French tiles and bluestone sinks from Belgium. They have also expanded the vintage furniture rental side of their business and have a restoration workshop. 5 McDonald St, Morningside, (09) 376 3158, inthevitrine.com

TANTALUS ESTATE

Following a complete renovation led by Auckland’s Cheshire Architects, Waiheke Island’s Tantalus Estate restaurant is open for business. The former vineyard building has been transformed, with hand-painted tiles created in situ by Auckland artist Ross Lewis and vine-festooned lighting throughout made by hand by Epsilon. This lovely space, which sits among the vines, is open for lunch every day and private dinners by special arrangement. 70-72 Onetangi Rd, Waiheke Island, (09) 372 2625, tantalus.co.nz