Vinnies Onehunga: mall-strip op-shopping, mixed reviews and all

This Vinnies shop sits right on Onehunga Mall, the suburb's main shopping strip, making it an easy stop alongside the area's other shops and cafes.

It's run by the St Vincent de Paul Society, with sales of donated clothing, books and bric-a-brac going toward the society's welfare work, including practical assistance for people going through hard times.

Reviews are mixed. On the positive side, shoppers describe helpful and friendly staff, a warm and inviting atmosphere, and affordable finds across clothing, books and bric-a-brac, alongside appreciation for the charity's broader community work. On the other hand, some reviewers have raised concerns about pricing creeping up over the years, and a smaller number describe less professional customer service experiences.

There are no published hours in our listing for this branch, so a quick call ahead is worthwhile. Being right on Onehunga Mall, it's easy to combine with the rest of the strip's shops if the doors happen to be shut.