Second-hand shopping on North Road directly funds international relief through Orphans Aid International, a New Zealand charitable trust that channels retail proceeds into support for orphaned and abandoned children overseas and at home. The North East Valley charity shop stocks donated second-hand goods alongside the charity’s approved products, and also takes volunteer applications from people looking to help on the shop floor.
Shoppers highlight the welcoming, community-focused feel inside, pointing to a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere that brings people back regularly. It sits on North Road in North East Valley alongside one other op shop within a kilometre, and comes out as the highest rated of the two. Our pick in North East Valley for op shopping with purpose.