Oh Lordy! Black Box has an outlet store! Why did I not know of this before now, I ask you…read more I originally first fell for the Black Box brand on my first foray into The Department Store in Takapuna. Now that I know they actually have their own store,and things are actually cheaper than where you would buy them originally I am hooked. It helps that they had a babe'n sales assistant on the day when I went in there, all dark hair and tatts and well dressed and oh my god did I tell you I love this store! He was actually very helpful. This isn't your typical outlet store, they actually have stuff that is being sold at other places at the same time, its not end of lines or just stuff that no one bought. It's cheap AND its not last seasons. As well as great clothes, they also do amazing shoes too. Sales assistant guy: call me!

If like me you are absolutely obsessed with the Black Box Boutique and the gorgeous clothing they…read moresell from the likes of Bassike, Ksubi and (my absolute fave) Stolen Girlfriends Club, you're going to love their little outlet store at the top of Ponsonby Road. All of the clothing in here has a discount of between 50 and 70% off of its original price. What's great about it is that, unlike outlet shopping in malls like Onehunga Dress Smart, this store is actually full of really great clothes. I recently bought a really cute pair of Ksubi denim shorts for way cheaper than their original price. Also unlike most outlet stores, the clothing is still really well merchandised, with everything sectioned off into styles, making it really easy to shop. There are few places (in fact, I can't really think of any) like this in Auckland so make the most of their great selection of labels and even better prices.

For the size, this place is decent. Who doesn't want a great price on Bendon lingerie? I think the…read moreBendon Outlet store is their greatest drawcard along with Overland where I spied shoes which are still current. Trelise Cooper has an outlet store here, I'm not a Trelise type of person but it often seems busy. The NZSale shop sells men's women's and kids fashion. There is a Backdoor Surf shop with good deals and Converse sells shoes and clothes, I picked up some well made socks for the gym. The Make Up Clearance shop looks very budget. I don't wear much make up but would have gone in to snap up a bargain if I did. There is a Cotton On Kids and Pumpkin Patch which I'm told is a fanfic place to score bargains for your little ones. Anyone who dislikes shopping will be happy that the stores are concentrated into a small mall which doesn't take much time at all to cover. Food wise this part of The Base is pretty thin, just a BBs Cafe and Smart Sushi. I grabbed an avo hand roll which was average.

Cody is perhaps the best high-end fashion store around the Vulcan Lane/ O'Connell St for sharp,…read morediscerning gentlemen. The service, the selection, the quality- it's stunning and just-so. In a stroke of genius, the coat hangers are marked with what sizes are available, instead of chaotic racks and cluttered shelves. Already they are stocked with some great Autumn/ Winter numbers, especially shirts from the Italian Poggianti brand. The staff member was so astute, and yet casual in his demeanor, I couldn't fault him. I forgot we had service like that in menswear stores in Auckland. Well worth the short walk from Queen St to experience the premium fashion of this exceptional little store.

A little store that's been around for a long time. Cody's is an owner run affair that stocks a…read morecolorful range of European fashion for men who like something a little different. Due to its size, only one or two garments are pieces are available in each size. The service is always friendly and as a result it's fun to shop here.

Area 51 brings together a great selection of national and international brands all under one cool…read moreroof for both sexes. A tip for you,their online store does not necessarily reflect what is available in store. To avoid disappointment even if the website says that a product is in stock in a particular store, call up to double check. A friend of mine found out the hard way when we went got to this Area 51 store lusting after a Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelet, as it was closer to us than the High Street store but found that stock levels were out and the bracelet was not in store after all. Didn't leave empty handed though and on other occasions when I have visited Area 51 the service has been amazing, very friendly, talkative staff who appear to be genuinely interested in helping you out, really making Area 51 a more enjoyable shopping experience.

Dress like everyone else. But at least you will be on trend. Cool shop for cool kids. Not for the…read moreimaginative.

We walked into this store as we'd not noticed it before in Oneroa shops…read more Immediately both of us were drawn to the brown boots, a beautiful design and superbly crafted. Price tag $500. O.K., it didn't mean we couldn't browse, right? There were a few other shoes equally as beautiful and equally as expensive. The clothing was boutique, upmarket and one of a kind. Beautiful designs and sumptuous fabrics. The owner of this store lives on the island, or so the sales lady told us. She has all of her designs made from organic materials in Bali. These clothes look comfortable to wear, true to its billing as yoga couture and the ethical fashion must come in when the garments and shoes are made. I also noticed a lovely range of jewellery. Will keep saving up for those boots, loved them!

This shop is a hidden gem on Waiheke Island. My friends and I arrived for the weekend and realized…read moreour clothing was not suitable. This shop was a life saver as it stocked all kinds of clothes for the beach and also for our night out. The shop is tiny and busy but very cute and quirky with lots of lovely things and not overpriced like many tourist places. The assistant was very helpful with useful information about transport and places to eat. There is no tourist information in this village so this shop must be it. Well worth a visit ..

Summer dresses and accessories for sale at Salt. This beachy shop in Oneroa has racks of frocks…read moredisplayed outside, in many designs at really great prices. My girls cannot walk past without eyeing up the baskets of beaded bracelets, 3 for $5 and you can't beat that for value! Inside the store the choice goes on with a few more pricey options and lovely designs in the clothing range. There is much more jewellery, sun glasses, jandals, t-shirts, bandannas, sarongs and rompers. This store embodies the laid back holiday feeling that is Waiheke.

Bargains, bargains, bargains! Dress Smart is a great outlet shopping mall and filled with treasures…read morewhich you don't need to swap for large chunks of your own treasure. I mean, I tried on a $119 cocktail dress going for $5 the other day - flip, if it fit, that would've been the best deal in the galaxy! The problem with dress smart is the maze you have to get through. Like previous reviews have already pointed out, it's absolutely monstrous trying to find your way around. I always have to make a mental note as I walk out of the car park as to which shops are around me, and even then, I may not find them for quite some time. Having said that, there is much to like about this mall. It has a generally good feel to it, and a wonderful Esquires coffee shop with an outdoor sanctuary to enjoy a good long coffee after a busy morning's shopping. All my friends plead to go here when they are visiting Auckland, and it really is a good place to introduce them too. Go forth, but take a compass with you!

If you're looking for a bargain and a great day of shopping then Dressmart is the place for you!…read more Dressmart is a mall that houses over 100 stores and offers up to 70% off the normal retail price, all year round. No need to wait for end of season sales to be able to spend up large! My last trip to Dressmart I was looking for work clothes and ended up buying three dresses, a blouse, and a singlet top for $60 - a feat that just wouldn't happen anywhere else. However, my real find of the trip was the chunky wedge sandals I found in Glassons. Down from $59.99, I ended up purchasing them for $10, and when I took them to the counter found out accessories were buy one get one free, so ended up walking away with a great black flower hairclip for free as well! Talk about a happy shopper! Though predominantly a clothing outlet, Dressmart also houses eateries, sports shops, shoe shops, health and beauty stores and book stores. The only thing that is missing is a jewellery store, but when you're saving so much money on everything else I guess paying full price for jewellery isn't so bad! Located near Auckland transport stations and with lots of customer parking and a free shuttle service operating Monday-Friday between the mall and Auckland CBD, despite being in Onehunga Dressmart is easily accessible.

Classy but very niche, some would describe this as "fast-fashion"…read more Small store at the top of Mt Eden road, higher-end fashion for the young New Zealand male. I find the price a little high for the quality of the material. I guess it's much more about the design as is a lot of other brands these days.

Absolutely DISGUSTED with the customer service of this company...Both myself and my husband have…read morepurchased men's clothing from this company in size M but a recent purchase in M was way too small ...We are still waiting on a REPLY with free return postage... Multiple emails and promises of a return label yet still nothing 10 days later...Do not purchase from this company