Hospice Shop Takapuna: Lake Road op-shopping for Harbour Hospice

Lake Road cuts right through the middle of Takapuna, and the Harbour Hospice shop sits within easy reach of Shore City mall, making it a natural detour on a shopping trip rather than a special one. The shop is part of the Harbour Hospice network, which serves the North Shore and wider Rodney area.

The range is broad for a hospice shop: clothing and accessories, gifts, homeware, furniture, books, plants and toys, mixing donated stock with some new goods. Reviewers rate the shop around 4.3 out of 5, with several mentioning great, friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere, plus a good layout with the occasional standout antique or ethnic item.

Not every review is glowing — some shoppers feel it runs fairly expensive for secondhand goods, with less selection than other Harbour Hospice branches nearby. That's worth keeping in mind if you're hunting for bargains specifically rather than browsing.

No fixed hours are listed for this address, so it's worth phoning 09 489 3538 ahead of a visit, especially if the trip is built around a hospice-shop stop rather than a passing browse.