Conveniently located in east Auckland, the Tāmaki ReUse Shop offers second-hand goods at affordable prices, alongside unique upcycled treasures. We keep our prices low to make sure goods are affordable to the local community. We have plenty of items for $1, including glassware, children’s books and DIY supplies. Follow us on FB or Instagram to find out about promotions and what’s happening in store.

ReUse Shop

Hub hours
Thur - Sat: Shop & recycling 9am-3pm
Sun: - Wed: Closed

 
  • A pink and white orchid plant in a decorated pot on a wooden surface, with decorative objects and a framed portrait of a woman nearby, in the Reuse shop.

  • Interior of a thrift store with various furniture, artwork, and home decor items displayed, including a dining table set for a meal, shelves with books and decorative objects, and a cozy sitting area with a blue sofa.

  • Clothing racks with various garments including a black blazer on a mannequin, a pair of black heels, and assorted colorful clothes in an indoor thrift store or boutique.

  • A mannequin dressed in a pink satin ball gown with ruffled sleeves and a large bow at the waist, set against a concrete wall.

  • A man in an orange safety vest and black jacket is looking at items on a small black table in a thrift or antique shop. The shop has shelves with various decorative items, framed pictures, and small electronics. There is a person with sunglasses and a beard examining objects on the table.

  • A thrift store or warehouse with shelves containing books, bags, and various household items. There are chairs and clothing in the background, and the space has a casual, cluttered appearance.

  • A round, carved wooden table with a large potted plant in the center, surrounded by small decorative vases and bowls, set in a thrift store with various shelves and artwork in the background.

  • Interior of an op shop with clothing racks, shelves, tables displaying various items, a seating area with a blue couch, and vintage decor.

Clothing Donations

Washed, folded, and clearly visible = FREE
Jumbled in a mysterious black bag = $12

Meet our upcyclers

  • A smiling woman with glasses working in a paint or hardware workshop. She is wearing a green safety vest, black shirt, and black pants. She is holding a paintbrush in one hand and is standing at a wooden workbench with various painting supplies and tools. Behind her, there is a pegboard with hooks holding various tools and a face mask. To her left, there is a metal shelf filled with cans of paint and other supplies.

    Wai-o-Taiki Furniture Redesign

    Wendy from Wai-o-Taki Furniture Redesign transforms unwanted furniture into bespoke, upcycled treasures. She specialises in hand-selected, quality vintage furniture redesigns and sustainable remodeling — giving each piece of furniture a fresh purpose and a beautiful second chance. Wendy works out of our Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub, where she also runs workshops. 

  • A man in an orange safety vest working on a chrome motorcycle frame in a workshop.

    Octalien

    Artist Sean Boyd of Octalien creates sculptures of sci-fi objects such as ray guns using trash metal and appliances rescued from Auckland Council’s Inorganic Collection Service. Sean usually has several sci-fi themed artworks on the go and has sold his sculptures worldwide. His work is fun and playful but also social commentary on the amount of waste sent to landfills. 

  • A woman in a pink hoodie and a yellow safety vest is standing next to a vintage couch indoors. She is smiling and resting her hand on a sign that says 'R, THE RESTYLIST.' The background shows a warehouse-like setting with shelves and various items.

    The Restylist

    Sam Noon is a furniture restylist, specialising in upholstery and the restoration of Mid Century design, with a studio space and workshop at the Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub. Sam has a passion for breathing new life into timeless pieces of furniture, using techniques such as chalk painting, which she teaches in workshops alongside Wendy from Wai-o-Taki Furniture Redesign. 

  • A smiling man wearing a yellow safety vest and red cap standing beside a cargo bike with two additional bicycles loaded in the wooden compartment.

    Ecomatters Bike Hub

    We’re proud to partner with Ecomatters who restore bikes rescued from the Auckland Inorganic Collection service and make these available to the community at low or zero cost through their bike hubs. For more information, including where to find your nearest bike hub, visit the Ecomatters site.

  • Group of volunteers in a warehouse making thermal blankets out of chip packets, some wearing yellow safety vests, working at tables with food and supplies.

    The Chip Packet Project

    The wonderful volunteers of the Chip Packet Project meet up every Friday at the Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub to make thermal blankets out of humble chippie packets. These blankets are given free to Kiwis living on the streets, in garages, or in cars, or anyone in the community who needs a warm night’s sleep.

  • A man with tattoos wearing a high-visibility vest and gloves is working on a lawnmower with a cordless drill beside it, set against a brick wall and a workbench with various tools.

    Resource Rescue

    Resource Rescue refurbishes appliances, including whiteware and lawnmowers, that are rescued from the Auckland Council Inorganics Collection Service or dropped off at our recycling yard, and these are donated back to the community or sold at low cost through our ReUse Store.