Mercy Hospice Ponsonby: curated finds and one of the city's best shoe racks

On Ponsonby Road, Mercy Hospice's shop stands out for how deliberately it's put together. Regulars specifically call out the footwear selection as one of the best in Auckland's charity retail scene, alongside a genuinely good run of designer clothing, accessories, linen, homeware and kitchenware.

Reviews consistently mention how clean and well-displayed the store is — glassware and kitchen items in particular get singled out as reliably good quality. The trade-off, and it's worth knowing going in, is that prices run higher than the typical op-shop bargain-bin experience. That's consistent with the quality and curation on offer rather than a knock against the shop; just adjust expectations if you're after rock-bottom prices specifically.

It's open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, and closed Sundays. Every purchase supports Mercy Hospice's free palliative and end-of-life care services for Auckland families.