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The Best New Zealand Christmas Gift Ideas So You Can Smash Out Your List For 2025
Shop our selection of the best Christmas gift ideas this side of the North Pole.
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Beauty
The New Beauty Products To Shop This Month, According To Our Beauty Editor
Welcome to the most fabulous corner of the internet—Urban List's destination for the picks of the beauty crop. This month, our fave haircare has a glow up, there's new scents galore, indie brands are having a *moment* and a new immersive beauty space.
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28 Of The Best Australian Fashion Brands For Stylish ‘Fits In 2025
Let's give it up for Australian talent. There's no denying that a whole heap of the best fashion labels right now are Aussie born and bred.
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Health + Wellness
The Best Nail Salons In Auckland
Pampering yourself doesn’t come much better than a sleek set of nails.
Features
The Best Op Shops In Auckland Where You Can Find Second-Hand Gold
Cue the Macklemore flashbacks. It's clear that thrift shopping—correction, op shopping—is f**kin’ awesome. Especially in Auckland, with the best op shops per capita, so we say.
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The Best Jewellers In Auckland And Where To Find Them
Few things in life come close to the excitement of receiving jewellery. The box, the silky lining, the glamour of it all—nothing compares. Here are a few of our favourite jewellers in Tāmaki Makaurau for you to chase that thrill.
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Auckland’s Best Independent Bookstores And Where To Find Them
If you’re anything like us, you know that one of life’s greatest pleasures is trawling through a bookstore to discover your next read.
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Onehunga | The Best Restaurants, Cafes, Bars And Things To Do In This Rad Auckland Suburb
It's official—Onehunga is one of Auckland's most hip albeit underrated suburbs. Studded with historic buildings and delightful villas, this charming neighbourhood has really amped things up in recent years on the eating-out front, with a host of top-notch bars, restaurants and cafés coming to the fore.
Features
Here’s Where To Buy The Best Real Christmas Trees In Auckland This Year
To make things easy for you, we’ve created this list of the best places to buy your Christmas tree this year—now you have no reason to procrastinate!
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The Best Flower Delivery And Florists In Auckland Right Now
There simply isn’t an occasion that doesn’t call for a beautiful bunch of flowers.
Homewares
The Lushest Places To Nab Indoor Plants In Auckland
Fun fact: Having pot plants around your home can benefit your breathing, increase your immunity, deter illness, and boost your overall mood! Plus they look nice and add 10+ adult points to your home. We’re sold!