Recycle Boutique: designer secondhand on Darby Street
Auckland · 9 Darby Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Hours: Mon: 10:00am - 5:30pm; Tue: 10:00am - 5:30pm; Wed: 10:00am - 5:30pm; Thu: 10:00am - 5:30pm; Fri: 10:00am - 5:30pm; Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm; Sun: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Second.nz Editorial · 8/16/2026
Recycle Boutique sits at 9 Darby Street in the CBD, dealing in men's and women's designer secondhand clothing, shoes, jewellery and fashion accessories. It also takes clothing on consignment, with sellers typically finding out within about a month whether an item has sold or been donated on.
Online it's genuinely well regarded, sitting around 4.5 stars across roughly 50 reviews on Yellow NZ. Shoppers praise an impressive collection with a strong selection of jeans, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a mix of trendy, cool pieces at what many describe as fairly affordable prices for the quality.
It's not universally loved on price, though — a number of reviewers found stock overpriced, arguing you could buy new clothing for not much more, particularly for basics like t-shirts, and a couple of comments noted the CBD side-street location can feel less comfortable after dark. Worth factoring in if you're planning an evening visit.
It keeps long hours for a secondhand shop — open seven days, 10am to 5:30pm on weekdays and 10am to 5pm on weekends — making it an easy add-on to a wider CBD shopping trip.