Wellington Region - New Zealand - page 673

Shopping
Wellington supports a high number of independent shops including scores of design
stores and clothing boutiques. There's still plenty that's Kiwi-made - despite cheap im-
ports and online shopping - with retailers flying their home-grown flags with pride.
Unity Books BOOKS
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( www.unitybooks.co.nz ; 57 Willis St; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm Sat, 11am-5pm Sun) Setting
the standard for every bookshop in the land. Dedicated NZ table piled high.
Vault ARTS & CRAFTS
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( www.thevaultnz.com ; 2 Plimmer Steps; 9.30am-5.30pm Mon-Thu, 9.30am-7pm Fri, 10am-5pm
Sat, 11am-4.30pm Sun) Jewellery, clothing, bags, ceramics, cosmetics - a bonny store with
lots of NZ-made, beautiful things.
Kura ARTS & CRAFTS
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( www.kuragallery.co.nz ; 19 Allen St; 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm Sat & Sun) Contemporary
indigenous art: painting, ceramics, jewellery and sculpture.
Ora Design Gallery ARTS & CRAFTS
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(23 Allen St; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun) Fresh, bold, bright contem-
poary art including sculpture, weaving and jewellery.
Mandatory CLOTHING
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( www.mandatory.co.nz ; 108 Cuba Mall; 10am-6pm Mon-Thu, 10am-7pm Fri, 10am-4.30pm Sat,
noon-4pm Sun) Great service and sharp men's tailoring for the capital's cool cats.
Hunters & Collectors VINTAGE
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(134 Cuba St; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun) Off-the-rack and vintage clothing (punk,
skate and mod), plus shoes and accessories. Best-dressed window in NZ.