Habitat for Humanity's ReStore at Te Rapa is a second-hand op shop at 29 Bryant Road in Te Rapa, Hamilton. Its distinctive feature is that every purchase helps Habitat's work on affordable housing for local families. The shop sits halfway between The Base shopping centre and the city, which makes it an easy stop on the way through.
The range covers clothing and shoes, homeware, bric-a-brac, books, records, games and toys, and a large selection of pre-loved furniture. The shop says it always has new items to find, at low prices.
Donations are accepted through an enquiry form on the website. Larger items can be collected, if an address is included in the enquiry, and the shop aims to reply within two working days. Volunteers can also apply through the website, with a reply in two working days. Habitat runs op shops and ReStores in many other towns across New Zealand, including Hastings, Rotorua, Taupō, Nelson and Gisborne.