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If a bull were to wander into Rose & Crown Antiques and Collectables, it would take one look at the beautiful, teetering displays of china and perhaps reconsider. Make one wrong move here, and prepare for a tinkling crash. Forget four white walls and glass display cases, Rose & Crown spreads across several rooms in an indoor-outdoor space, with artworks, buttons, vintage toys, crystal, and yes, many pieces of delicate china.

Nigel and Leigh Butler have been opening this extension of their home to the public for 12 years and search far and wide for special pieces. Nigel recommends looking around once, grabbing a coffee then wandering around again – there's always something to discover. Closed Monday to Wednesday. 3 St Marys Road, Waipu.

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