A New Zealand made gift shop at 237 Parnell Road in Parnell, Auckland, tucked down a cobblestone alleyway. The website says it stocks work from over 160 New Zealand artisans and creatives, and that it has a second store in Rotorua. The Parnell shop is listed as open 10am to 5pm. The range covers NZ wool, mohair, merino and alpaca knitwear, greenstone (pounamu) jewellery, possum merino knitwear, pottery and ceramics, native wood bowls, Kiwiana homeware and vintage native bird prints. The website says the shop has been in Parnell for nearly 50 years. Free gift wrapping and card writing are offered in store and online, gift vouchers are sold, and nationwide and international shipping is available.
Reviewers mention souvenirs most often, followed by craftsmanship and friendly staff. One Auckland reviewer called it the best place in the city for gifts and souvenirs. Another visited twice within a couple of weeks with overseas guests, and said the products were all made by New Zealand makers. A Kiwi reviewer popped in to pass some time and was stunned by the range of high-quality, uniquely New Zealand pieces. KIWA ART, 0.1 km away, rates about the same, and none of the nearby gift shops with ten or more reviews rates higher than this one.