Built in 1910, this ornately decorated arcade linking Queen Street and Elliot Street has a range of independent and chain stores, a hairdressing salon, and a large international food court downstairs.

These two department stores in the CBD and Newmarket are great spots to buy New Zealand chocolates and wine. Both host food tastings, photo exhibitions, and tutorials from renowned make-up artists.

This is one of the biggest malls in Auckland's western suburbs, just three miles from the CBD. Shops include K-Mart, Converse, dotti, Jacqui E, and Forever New.

This independent book store is known for its friendly and knowledgeable staff. It has lots of New Zealand fiction and hosts regular events such as author talks and book clubs in its upstairs room.

This gift store sells unique New Zealand-inspired products made by local artists, designers, and jewelers. It is a great place to buy merino possum-knitted scarves, cushions, and vintage Kiwi chaps.

Buy tax and duty-free wine and spirits, watches, and beauty products in the historic Custom House building. Find international fashion labels including Gucci, Burberry, Dior, and Marc Jacobs.

Held in seven locations across Auckland, the night markets have a great vibe, with buskers, magicians, and dance troupes plus delicious street food from around the globe.

Held Saturday mornings, this flea market has stalls selling food from a Maori hangi (underground oven), plus second-hand clothes and Polynesian crafts. There are also live cultural performances.

This quaint weatherboard store sells high-quality garments made of possum fur and merino wool, including scarves, shawls, hats, gloves, socks, rugs, wraps, jumpers, vests, ponchos, and slippers.

This shop sells handmade gourmet chocolates from the seaside village of Devonport. Its collection with wrappers decorated with pukeko and kiwi birds by local artist Fraser Williams makes a great gift.

A New Zealand owned-and-operated store that's great for souvenirs and presents including knitwear, jewelry, beauty products, temporary Maori tattoos, Manuka honey, cookies, chocolate, and lollies.

New Zealand's largest shopping center, located in Mount Wellington, six miles southeast of the city. It has more than 200 stores, including the country's only Zara and a flagship H&M store.

This small pedestrian-only lane running between Queen Street and the shopping district known as Chancery is lined with quirky shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants. You'll also find buskers some days.

Just 10 miles west of the CBD, this large, spacious, light and bright mall has 115 stores, a food hall with plenty of variety, and a cinema. It is a great destination for last-minute souvenirs.

This award-winning, French-inspired market is held Saturday from 8am until 1:30pm and Sunday from 9am until 1:30pm. Stallholders sell bread, pastries, cheese, flowers, olive oils, honey, and more.

Don't miss a stop at this store to purchase some of Kapiti's quality dairy products-including handcrafted blue cheese, white cheese and cheddar, ice-cream and sorbet.

One of New Zealand's oldest shopping centers, Lynn Mall is located in the western suburbs seven miles from the city center. It has more than 100 stores plus trendy dining precinct The Brickworks.

In a refurbished early 1900s building with white marble columns on the ground floor, Queens Arcade is home to clothes and shoe stores, chocolate and lolly shops, jewelers and a record store.

Find new and used vinyl, cassette tapes, and CDs in every genre you can think of; plus books, DVDs, movie and musician posters, T-shirts and other memorabilia at New Zealand's largest record shop.

Find authentic New Zealand gifts, including greenstone (pounamu) jewelry and bone carvings, pottery, paintings, and prints at this store located down an alley in the historic Parnell Village.

New Zealand's largest outlet shopping mall has more than 100 stores. It offers more than 80 brands including Country Road, Levi's, Oroton, Adidas, Kathmandu, and Esprit.

Just 12 miles north of Auckland, this shopping center has nearly 150 shops including Farmers and Kmart department stores, Country Road, Forever New, Peter Alexander, Portmans, and Quiksilver.