Bohemian Karangahape Road

St Kevin's Arcade is a heritage shopping passage on Karangahape Road defined by a long, wide staircase that leads directly down to Myers Park. Built in nineteen twenty-four on land once owned by the Nathan family, the structure occupies…

Vixen Vintage Boutique occupies a space on Karangahape Road, a street well-known in Auckland for its long-standing connection to the city's alternative fashion scene. For twenty-five years, this shop has functioned as a destination for…

Flying Nun Records is recognized by its name on storefronts that act as a hub for independent music in New Zealand. Founded in nineteen eighty-one by music store manager Roger Shepherd in Christchurch, the label relocated to Auckland in…

The Green Dolphin Bookshop sits on Pitt Street, a short distance from the Auckland city center. You can identify the shop by its position between the record store Flying Out and the clothing retailer Checks Downtown. Inside, the space…

Crushes is a concept store on Karangahape Road that centers on the idea of conscious consumerism. The inventory includes a collection of New Zealand-made goods and vintage clothing, organized to offer ethical alternatives to mass-market…

Artspace Aotearoa occupies the ground level at number two hundred ninety-two Karangahape Road. It is a non-commercial, non-collecting gallery that functions as an experimental platform for contemporary art. Founded in nineteen eighty-seven…

Tautai Pacific Arts Trust occupies a space on Karangahape Road, identified by its role as a dedicated hub for contemporary Pacific art in central Auckland. The organization draws its name from a Samoan word meaning navigator, reflecting…