The Kowhai Tree: a Women's Refuge op shop in Stanmore Bay
Auckland · 29F Silverdale St Stanmore Bay Silverdale 0932
Hours: Mon: 9:00am - 3:30pm; Tue: 9:00am - 3:30pm; Wed: 9:00am - 3:30pm; Thu: 9:00am - 3:30pm; Fri: 9:00am - 3:30pm; Sat: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Second.nz Editorial · 8/16/2026
The Kowhai Tree sits on Silverdale Street in Stanmore Bay, part of the wider Silverdale and Whangaparaoa retail area on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast, selling a broad mix of pre-loved clothing, linen, kitchenware, furniture, books, toys and general curios.
It operates in support of Women's Refuge, funding the organisation's work supporting women and children affected by family violence — a cause that relies heavily on this kind of steady, local fundraising.
Online reviews are thin on volume but genuinely positive where they exist, with at least one shopper naming it their go-to store in the area for customer service.
It's open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3:30pm, and Saturday 9am to 2pm, closed Sunday — worth timing a visit around the earlier weekday closing.