SPCA Op Shop Howick: one stop on a village known for op shopping
Auckland · 6/15 Cook Street, Howick, Auckland 2014
Hours: Hours not confirmed — call ahead or check the shop's Facebook/website
Second.nz Editorial · 8/16/2026
Howick's village centre, with its colonial-era buildings and busy weekend foot traffic, has built something of a reputation as an op-shopping destination in East Auckland, with several charity shops clustered close together. The SPCA branch on Cook Street is part of that mix.
Like all SPCA shops, everything sold here is donated locally — clothing, jewellery, homeware, kitchenware and more — with proceeds going toward the SPCA's animal welfare and rehoming work.
Online, it's rated moderately well, with an average score in the mid-3s out of 5 and a mention describing it as 'a great little op shop' that 'supports a worthy cause.' That's a solid if unspectacular showing — not a standout, but reliably decent.
No set hours are listed for this branch, so it's worth calling 09 537 9456 ahead, especially if you're planning to combine it with a trip to Howick's other op shops.