SPCA Op Shop Glen Innes: a well-presented favourite in East Auckland

Glen Innes, on Auckland's eastern side, has been through plenty of change with the Tāmaki regeneration project reshaping the neighbourhood around it. The SPCA op shop on Taniwha Street has stayed a constant through that, and locals seem to rate it well.

All proceeds from what's sold here — clothing, furniture, bric-a-brac, homeware — go toward the SPCA's work caring for and rehoming animals across the region.

This is one of the better-reviewed SPCA branches around Auckland, with an average rating around 4 out of 5. Shoppers praise the clean, well-presented store, reasonable prices and helpful staff, and like the element of surprise in never quite knowing what will turn up. The main criticisms are that some items aren't clearly priced, that prices have been creeping up over time, and that kids' clothing selection can be thin compared to other local shops.

No set hours are listed for this branch, so it's worth calling 09 528 3693 ahead of a visit, particularly if you're coming from further out.