The Essential List 2022: Retail

2022/2023

The Essential List

The Wellington guide to shopping local this festive season.

“ALL OUR ESSENTIALS ON A STREET THAT ALSO BOASTS 60 EATERIES IN JUST 800M! WHERE? JACKSON STREET, OF COURSE...”

Gold Crab in brass Mango Interiors

Saben Birdie Crossbody Bag Wanda Harland “You Rock” candlehand Lluma

Handmade chocolates The Chocolate Story

New Zealand Saddleback printed cushion Ellen G

Pip Studio Royal Teapot The Table

In Search Of Schrödinger’s Cat Schrödinger’s Books

Bon Bons in all flavours UK Goodies

“... and grab your fashion essentials with your very own stylist and a friend or three on a ‘Walk in Style’ guided tour of Jackson Street’s designers and fashion must haves!” jacksonstreet.co.nz

Kia ora It’s Christmas! A time to come together, share, celebrate, and spread the love.

Loving local is what Capital has always been about, and when it comes to your Christmas shopping, we encourage you to make a conscious effort to support local businesses.

We know it’s a busy time of year, so we’ve taken one thing off your plate and rounded up all sorts of goodies from awesome independent businesses. You’ll find gift ideas for everyone; family, friends, employees, pets, and don’t forget to treat yourself.

So please, pop this in your pocket, pull it out, peruse it, and put it to good use.

Meri Kirihimete!

The Capital team

capitalmag.co.nz

hello@capitalmag.co.nz

04 385 1426

04 384 4668

flowersmanuela.co.nz

Te Papa Store

With a continued focus on Aotearoa talent, the Te Papa Store range caters to all the Kiwi’s in your life. Covering books, homewares, beauty, gadgets, art, and a multitude of other items you didn’t even know you needed, what you can be sure of is that they’re carefully selected by the team to represent all the aspects of Aoteoroa Te Papa celebrates. Whatever you choose, you can buy it with pride knowing every purchase you make supports our national museum.

tepapastore.co.nz 55 Cable St 04 381 7013 Hiakai by Monique Fiso, an Aotearoa culinary star, $65

Queenstown Natural Perfumers, Mountain Herbs scent 100ml, $169

Te Papa designed Frances Hodgkins print scarf, $89

hej-hej

Hej hej, the New Zealand brand synonymous with go-big hues, captivating custom prints, and crowd-pleaser cuts has just opened its first Wellington store. Hej hej was founded in 2018 by Wellington natives Alice Isles and Kiki Judd. The store has opened with the new SS22 collection, Sink or Swim, their sixth summer collection featuring new, trend-driven silhouettes in the brand’s iconic rainbow hues, and light-hearted mood.

hej-hej.co 95 Victoria St Babycakes dress in Lobster, 100% linen, $340

Shark Bite dress in Coral, 100% linen, $320

Sweet on Me shorts in Blue Broidery 100% linen, $170

ECCO Shoes

Let Feet Breathe All Summer.

Stylish, comfortable, and iconic, the ECCO sandals are fashioned from wonderfully soft leathers, and set on a flexible and bouncy PU outsole that provides out-of-the-box comfort.

Uncomplicated but elegant silhouettes easily transition from dressy to laidback for easy warm-weather dressing. Paired with a favourite summer dress for a BBQ with friends, or shorts for a day at the beach, the new summer collection of everywhere-sandals is purposely designed for a balanced and active lifestyle.

eccoshoes.co.nz 39 Willis St Women’s ECCO Simpil Sandal with padded straps, $249.99

Women’s ECCO Flowt Wedge Cork in nubuck leather, $299.99

Women’s ECCO 2nd Cozmo Slide in soft suede, $199.99

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1. Bonnie and Neil small checkers cushion, $249, Hendrix Home 2. Green cedar eau de parfum, $240, Abel Odor 3. House of Nunu Venus candle holder, $105, Small Acorns 4. House of Nunu green check bath towel, $90, Small Acorns 5. Robin White Morris Commercial, Hokianga print, $475, Te Papa Store 6. Bread & Butter pickles, $15, Pickle & Pie 7. Checkmate bag, $80, hej hej 8. My First Jane Goodall book, $18, The White Room Gallery 9. Activist green botanical serum, $139, Sully’s 10. Julia cactus leather green wallet, $46, The Vault 11. Arnold Circus stool bright green, $160, Hendrix Home

Sully’s Sully’s is a multi-brand boutique, which was opened this year by Pōneke local Hannah Sullivan. Sully’s places internationally renowned brands like Collina Strada, and Mondo Mondo alongside up-and-coming local designers, including Wellington Knits, and Zoe McBride jewellery. Hannah wanted to give Wellingtonians something different and fresh, showing everything she loves in the one place. sullys.co.nz 66A Ghuznee St, Te Aro

Koru Hub A gift shop, wellbeing, and community space in Island Bay to nourish your soul. We love people, beautiful things, and finding the perfect gift.

Arts & Crafts • Homewares Children • Books • Candles Jewellery • Eco • Crystals Wellness • Pounamu

New Zealand gifts with heart.

Thanks for supporting local!

5% of our December sales will go to the Wellington City Mission.

koruhub.co.nz 118 The Parade, Island Bay 04 383 5757

Small Acorns Small Acorns is a beautiful lifestyle and interior store, which is home to some of the most lusted after, desirable homeware brands from New Zealand and around the globe.

A store full of personal treasures, beautiful bed linen, cushions, fabrics, thoughtful gifts, vintage and contemporary design, infused with colour and a touch of eclectic whimsy. smallacorns.co.nz 2 Blair St 04 802 5795

Vilders Gallery All jewellery at Vilders is designed and made by Danish goldsmith and artist Dorthe Kristensen. Vilders specialises in creating meaningful jewellery, working with you.

Vilders recycles gold, inspired by sustainability. Bring in your old pieces – perhaps something you have inherited, or some nuggets you might have found in nature – and Vilders will work with you to give it new life. vildersgallery.co.nz 104 Aro St, Aro Valley 04 384 7989 / 021 615 971

Giving guide: One

Apostle Hot Sauce Apostle’s new limited edition gift box is perfect for bringing a little spice to the holiday season. Their selection of heavenly hot sauces beautifully complement any meal and are gluten free, vegan, and handmade in small batches on the Kāpiti Coast.

Offer:

Limited Edition Apostle Good Book

apostlehotsauce.co.nz

$40

Style on Jackson

$50

Find us in the heart of the forever cool suburb of Petone.

Style on Jackson is your destination for curated designer pre-loved clothing, in sizes 6-20+. The store is ever changing.

Alongside our pre-loved clothing, footwear, and accessories, we offer a niche range of new garments, quality jewellery, handbags, and more. The community built around Style on Jackson is easily the best part of this business, serving and finding things in store for our customers is what it is all about.

styleonjackson.co.nz 220 Jackson St, Petone 04 568 8255 A&C Oslo.

Labradorite Drop 14k gold earrings, $114.99

Scally. Tan sunhat 100% paper, $54.99

Baron & Buxton Leathergoods.

Cross-body leather messenger bag, $229

Hendrix Home

Hendrix is a beachside lifestyle store, offering a unique range of designer gifts, homewares, furniture, clothing, and items for the little ones. Featuring local and international brands such as Bonnie & Neil, P.E Nation, Leif Body, Zulu & Zephyr, and Ferm Living you’ll find something special to make the perfect gift this holiday season, or to elevate your summer chasing the sun. From stunning cushions to luxurious lounge chairs, home will always be an oasis with Hendrix.

hendrixhome.co.nz 48 Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach 04 293 1831 Sustainable Candle Lamp with 100% soy candle Spiced Amber scent, $110 Leif Botanicals Wild Rosella Body Cleanser & Lotion Gift Pack, $80

Verso Table Vase in cream from Ferm Living, $260

Wellington Apothecary

The Wellington Apothecary is a botanical factory, herbal dispensary, natural therapy clinic, and a​lchemist’s delight. Enjoy a tranquil and sensory experience, while you sip a hot cup of herbal tea and explore a range of simple self-care rituals. All herbal teas, tonics, and skincare are made fresh in small batches, by herbalists in the heart of Cuba Mall.

wellingtonapothecary.co.nz 110A Cuba St 04 801 8777 Infuse calm into your living spaces with Oriana Dream Mist, $29

Life journal series, designed to celebrate intimate moments of living, $16

Wellington made, plant culture - glass flask + cork stand, $59

NZ Academy of Fine Arts

Giving guide: Two

A great place to buy original artwork, from paintings to sculptures, jewellery, ceramics, and more, is the Academy.

Whether an indulgence or a gift, everything in the shop is unique and special, made by a NZ artist.

Offer:

Become a friend of the Academy

$50

nzafa.com 1 Queens Wharf, Wellington 04 499 8807

Natty

Natty has moved. The little studio shop is now located in Island Bay where they are still creating their hand painted rimu jewellery, screen printed homewares, and stationery items.

The shop also supports many other great NZ designed/made products, including soaps, candles, ceramics, wooden utensils, toys, books, and wearables. Natty’s designs range from NZ flora and fauna inspired, great for overseas gifts, to humorous illustrations that add a smile to your dial.

ifeelnatty.co.nz 206 The Parade, Island Bay 021 101 7087 Beautiful Saddleback/tieke inspired hand painted rimu earrings, $30

Royal albatross/ toroa enamel pin, $20 Handprinted ‘Love is like peeing in a Wetsuit’ teatowel, $22

Little Shop of Horoscopes Aries

Mar 21–Apr 19

Try this: Fitness gear

Gemini

May 21–Jun 21

Try this: Alcohol

Leo

Jul 23–Aug 22

Try this: Music record

Aries know exactly what they need and when they need it.

It’s not selfish - they’re just in tune with their bodies. Gift them some gear to prioritise their health.

Taurus

Apr 20–May 20

Try this: Artisan chocolate

The zesty and bubbly twins are always up for socialising. Entertainers much of the time, give them some liquid luck to help get the party started.

Cancer

Like fellow Leo, Mick Jagger, these cool cats are loud, proud, and fierce.

Remind them to “get up, stand up” and let out that roar.

Virgo

Jun 22–Jul 22

Try this: Cookbook

Aug 23–Sep22

Try this: Perfume

Extravagant and self-indulgent, Taurus enjoy the finer things in life. Take their senses on a journey with good food, quality fabrics, and luxurious experiences.

Food is a window to the soul, which is just how this cuddly crab shows their love. It’s time to whip out a new recipe and get them cooking up a storm.

“Allow it. Release it. Move on”.

If Virgo Queen Beyoncé knows anything,(and she does), then it’s time to get out of the comfort zone, even if it’s just a new scent.

Libra

Sep 23–Oct 23

Try this: Camera equipment

Sagittarius Nov 23–Dec 21

Try this: Loose tea

Aquarius Jan 20–Feb 18

Try this: Art supplies

Libras can do it all - balance a career, friends, and still have time to themselves. Help them capture the important moments from their many, many events.

Scorpio

Sagittarius or Dora the Explorer?

They’re one and the same. They like to expand the mind and senses, often losing themselves in distant daydreams. Help them drift away with just one sip.

Capricorn

Aquarians enjoy honing their creative skills. Whether it’s finger painting or the next Mona Lisa, there’s a masterpiece waiting to be made. Get them started with a creative kit.

Pisces

Oct 24–Nov 22

Try this: Scented candles

Dec 22–Jan 19

Try this: Yearly planner

Feb 19–Mar 20

Try this: Jewellery

Scorpios are often misunderstood, with their mysterious ways, but maybe they know something the rest of us don’t. Help them relax, take comfort in themselves and melt away the haters.

Capricorns are hard-working, ambitious, and have a to-do list as long as their arm. Help them tick it off with some clever tools to organise their hectic schedules.

Pisces have been putting together fabulous outfits ever since leaving that hideous school uniform behind. Gift them a statement piece – the perfect excuse for them to redesign their entire wardrobe (again).

Abel Odor Tucked away off Aro Street, you’ll find the Abel Fabriek, where visitors get a start-tofinish journey of Abel’s modern, luxurious fragrances. An immersive shopping experience, customers get to peek behind the scenes, as the 100 percent natural fragrances are being made onsite. Drawing inspiration from its European origins, Abel is a must-visit to grab a bottle of their world-leading, ethical fragrances. Open Wed–Sat 10am-2pm. nz.abelodor.com 83 Aro St, Aro Valley

Te Āmiki Like the taonga held by the National Library, the objects in our store all represent a place, a person, or a moment in time. Our collection of gifts, jewellery, books, and homeware, bring the stories of Aotearoa, your stories, and the feelings they inspire, closer to the surface.

Visit Te Āmiki and start your story. shop.natlib.govt.nz 70 Molesworth St 0800 474 3000

Pickle & Pie Bread & Butter pickles have become a staple in the fridge of many Wellingtonians now. Handcrafted by chefs in the Wellington-based kitchen using cucumbers grown on Pickle & Pie’s own farm in Ōtaki. These delicious beauties make the perfect gift for sustainabilityconscious shoppers or for any foodie. pickleandpie.co.nz 6 Lombard St

Lazulé Collect beautiful moments and stow them away in your STOW Locket. Personalised lockets that are designed to capture and celebrate your precious story, and make a meaningful gift. Choose charms for your locket that remind you where you’ve been and how far you’ve come! Find them in our store on Cuba Street and online at Lazule.co.nz lazule.co.nz 151 Cuba St 04 385 8418

Havana Coffee Works

Havana Coffee Works has been leading the coffee revolution in NZ since 1989. And in 2022, they opened a second roastery on St Georges Bay Road, Auckland. Every batch of coffee is roasted in their sustainable Hot-Air Roasters, bringing beans from around the world to life. You’ll find Havana in supermarkets nationwide; being poured in some of the most popular, iconic cafés around NZ, and can also be delivered direct via their online shop. For more info visit havana.co.nz #COFFEEUFEEL

havana.co.nz 163 Tory St, Wellington 69 St Georges Bay Rd, Auckland 04 384 7041 Havana Cold Brew: Long Black or Oat Flat White, $4.99

Havana 5star 250g (beans, espresso, filter, plunger), $10

Havana reusable cup 8oz $11 12oz $13

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Hank handkerchief, $14.90, Natty Saint Peter kiwifruit & kawakawa verde, $12, Apostle Hot Sauce Itsy Leaf ceramics sunset planter, $66, The Vault Mouth party t-shirt, $45, Baron Hasselhoff’s Dana cream-tort sunglasses, $240, Alpha60 Shade parade lobster bucket hat, $100, hej hej Eco cutlery set, $20, Te Āmiki Kinto sepia cup, $45, Wellington Apothecary Potted large Milan planter, $65, The White Room Gallery Zahar Penelope pink ring, $89, Lazulé Rose gold and 0.50 diamond ring, $6,400, Vilders Gallery Simpil sandal, $249.99, ECCO Lettuce x Blush Brunch puzzle, $45, Small Acorns

Almond brittle Spoil Santa this year with decadent chocolate-coated brittle.

The almonds can be replaced with any nut so get creative (think macadamia and chilli combo). They also make a great pressie – just pop in a paper bag and tie with a bow for a gift everyone will enjoy.

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Place butter and sugar in a small saucepan, and melt gently over a medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved.

Stop stirring and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

Stir in 70g of the slivered almonds.

Continue to simmer until the mixture is starting to darken and a small amount dropped into a saucer of cold water is almost brittle (just before the hard crack stage, approx. 4 minutes.) Stir occasionally to stop the mixture burning on the bottom. Keep a close eye on it as sugar can burn easily.

Pour caramel onto a sheet of baking paper and spread out to 0.5cm thickness.

Cool completely. Toffee will become harder as it cools.

Melt the chocolate.

Spread half the chocolate thinly across the cooled brittle and sprinkle with the toasted almonds.

When chocolate has set, turn brittle over and repeat on the other side with the remaining chocolate.

Once both sides are set, break into pieces using a sharp knife.

Recipe courtesy of Nikki and Jordan Shearer For more Christmas recipes, visit capitalmag.co.nz

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Baron Hasselhoff’s

Best known for their epic stories of taste adventures.

Award winning artisan chocolate maker Baron Hasselhoff’s always brings the mouth party. Located in sweet little Berhampore, Wellington. Chief chocolate disciple Clayton McErlane is a dedicated and obsessed craft chocolate maker, bringing inspiration to your taste buds from around the world. Ethically sourced cacao and a lot of love make these premium craft bars an unforgettable experience.

baronhasselhoffs.co.nz 464 Adelaide Rd, Berhampore 021 707636 “Everything for everyone with all the love” Gift Box, $134

Marj Bar - Custard, Raspberry & Brandy Trifle Chocolate, $13

NEW Smuggle Puffs - Salted CaraMallowPuffs. GF & Delicious, $11

Giving guide: Three

Cancer Society Wellington Extend a hand to those facing cancer during this season of giving. A gift in your will provides comfort, supporting them and their whanau into the future. When you make this generous decision, we will contribute $250+GST towards your legal fees.

Offer:

Extend a hand to those facing cancer during this season of giving

cancer.org.nz 52 Riddiford St, Newtown 04 389 8421

The Vault The Vault is an iconic art and design store in Wellington’s CBD filled with beautiful curated gifts, ceramics, glass, art, pounamu, and jewellery. We love to represent the amazing artist’s we have here in Aotearoa and enjoy helping our customers find that perfect gift, item for their home, or piece of jewellery. We look forward to seeing you soon. thevaultnz.com 2 Plimmer Steps, off Lambton Quay 04 471 1404

Welly Collective Welly Collective have opened their fourth store, giving you the opportunity to peruse the products of 160 small New Zealand businesses in one of their carefully curated shops. From art, to food, and everything in between it’s the place to find the perfect gift for anyone.

wellingtoncollective.co.nz 100 Courtenay Place 027 653 4080

The White Room Gallery Family owned and operated gift store in the heart of Island Bay, The White Room Gallery offers a carefully selected range of locally made or sourced gifts. There you’ll find arts, ceramics, homeware, clothing, jewellery, accessories, skincare, books, puzzles, and much more. Fran De Gregorio and the team, all avid gift-givers themselves, offer a warm welcome and their expert assistance in finding that perfect gift. whiteroomgallery.co.nz 147 The Parade, Island Bay 04 383 6958

Studio Toru Situated in Eastbourne village STUDIO TORU is home to the ‘Jewellery by Philothea’ workshop. Showcasing work by Aotearoa creatives, here you’ll discover contemporary jewellery, ceramics, sculptures, and textiles. It’s a wonderful place to find ‘that special gift’ you’ve been searching for! For unique artwork make sure to visit our gallery space, where we have regular exhibitions promoting established, and emerging artists. studiotoru.co.nz 3 Oroua St, Eastbourne 021 433 082

ALPHA60

ALPHA60 has always had a special sibling bond. Well before the company came into being, Alex and Georgie Cleary were already an entrepreneurial dynamic duo working on their parent’s Canberra rose farm, selling cut flowers, tea towels, and more.

Born in 2005, ALPHA60 (a name inspired by Jean-Luc Godard’s 1965 sci-classic Alphaville) has famously woven itself into the fabric of Australian and New Zealand fashion through a fresh take on classic styles and cuts, and a celebrated ‘sophisticated quirk.’

alpha60.com.au 20 Bond St 021 269 6301 Saya Wide Brim Hat In multi check, $89

Cali Leather Cross Body Leather Bag in russet, $299

Toni Dual Tone Sunglasses in wine & russet, $260

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