Good guys with top quality service.

Quality workmanship with a can-do attitude.

Good guys, fixed my bumper to make it look like new!

The team at Harbour City Plumbing are absolutely primo when it comes to renovating your home. They are efficient, quick, straight to the point kiwi blokes that won't muck around. A Wellington owned and operated company that takes pride in their work, HCP are a team that will leave you feeling stress free about that plumbing issue you were worried about.

I'm all about honesty and integrity when it comes to choosing my tradey's for renovating or household issues that I know I can't fix. I like being told exactly what it is I need, exactly how much I'm looking at paying and potentially what issues may arise in worse case scenario - and the locally owned and operated team at Zeal Electrical do just that. They treat you like you're their only client, and make sure that you're 100% sure of what you're in for, before they start working.

This groovy little duo in Petone are my one stop shop when it comes to needing tiles. They will come into your house and help you decide on a tile option that suits your design, quote you on the price for the tiles, and price of installation AND they will install aswell! As I'm a lady of laziness and personally don't like dealing with too many tradies, this works out perfectly. I just sit back, relax and let the pro's at Italian Ceramics do the hard yards!

When you're renovating you might notice that the newest trend is wooden floors. I'm all about dark stain wooden floors to the point that they almost look black! It gives a sleek, modern twist to floorboards and I also know that not every Joe Blows will have the same. The team at Paragon are great, they know this and take all of your concerns into mind when coming up with the best options for your abode. A gorgeous husband and wife team complimented by a small team of experienced installers and over 25years experience combined, this company really knows their stuff.

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A little unknown in Wellington, Matthew Pettengell is just getting started on designing and building some wickedly cool bits of furniture. Check back at his website in a little while once its completed it’s redevelopment, but for now you’ll have to trust me. One of pieces on commission and some stock products all proudly locally designed and made. If you have some ideas about building bit s of specific furniture then getting in contact is a must.

A little drive out from wellington towards Porirua and you end up at Trash Palace. This is the place to go if you are looking for cheap pieces to up-cycle or to breakdown and reuse in a variety of ways. It has nearly everything! It’s a must go if you are on a shoestring budget, aside from that you should go anyway, there are always gems on offer here! And with some work you can do magical things with a limited spend. And every dollar you spend has the added bonus of helping out Mana Recovery Trust, a not for profit entity which aims to help those with mental health issues rehabilitate and gain vocational training.

So you have a home renovation idea, or you just want to renovate something. Or you have an idea about doing a business redesign or fit-out. You should definitely get in touch with Commongoods aka Matt Smith and some others. They can provide you with a complete design/build if you ask, though he has limited housing experience his shop fit outs are fantastic, check out his work at Monterey/Six Barrel Soda/Garage Project for an idea of style and then get in touch. Matt’s great dude who will provide some excellent ideas and craftsmanship.

In terms of tradesmen, my knowledge is limited with the housing sector, but if you are looking for a job extremely well done, with extreme attention to detail, then you should call up these guys, local family run company based in the Hutt, specializing in home renovations. You will not be disappointed with the work ethic and craftsmanship available. It will be dollars well spent, as they have a long history of excellent jobs!

At 81Aro Street, across the road almost from Garage Projects brewing HQ is the General Store. For things slightly off kilter from what you find in your average furniture stores stock, they have a supply of things that always look wonderful for furnishing your home. A must visit, whilst not supplying building material it can help stoke ideas and provide items for décor. Also note the pieces of furniture done by Norwegian Wood, a local crafter inside of Aro that is up to all sorts of tasks if you ask him.

Looking for zines? Art? Jewelry? A new brooch? Matchbox has a little bit of everything, and soon they’ll have even more. Currently expanding to a Cuba St. storefront, this tiny shop was my best kept secret, tucked away up a flight of red stairs except on Friday nights, when they venture down to the Left Bank’s Night Market. Go for gift ideas your friends will actually like (bright totes, funky tea towels, zines) or to find what you’re craving (eyeball brooches, brass bunny rings, more zines).

A newly minted crocheter, I'll admit that when I first walked into Knit World on Cuba St.'s Left Bank to request 'crocheting supplies' I didn't get the big friendly welcome-to-our-club response I was expecting. But armed with an iron will (and some new terms, like 'hook' and 'double knit', from friends in the know) I returned. Not only did I get the approval I wanted, I was introduced to THE 8 PLY WALL-- a rare and beautiful creature known only to Knit World devotees. I left with a shiny new 4.5 mm hook and an armful of maroon wool and never looked back. Well, not until I needed more maroon wool. And found a whole bunch of other exciting double knits in the sale bins. Scarves, anyone?

As their slogan suggests, Made on Marion is a hub for all things crafty in Wellington. Most known for their craft supplies (think styrofoam in all shapes and sizes and a staggering assortment of needlepoint kits), sewing supplies, and classes ranging from making a lampshade to their dreamstress school of sewing, Made on Marion will fill your dreary winter days indoors with fun and brightly colored projects. Check their website for the class calendar-- with an average of six classes per week, many of which repeat in case you miss it the first go-round, and a new shop (Made Marion) open in the CBD in addition to their main branch on Marion St. (called Made on Marion), you'll never have an excuse NOT to get your craft on.

Come in early each Sunday for an ever-changing showcase of food and drinks from local producers. From wine tastings to cooking classes, demos from the professionals to teens selling lollies, City Market has a lot to offer. Come for the incredible House of Dumplings. Yum!

Besides the amazing goods imported from Italy? If you can resist making a beeline for the limoncello, chianti classico, and vats of sundried tomatoes in the warehouse, check out their menu of incredible, fresh, and authentic pizzas at the front of the store. If, like me, it’s a simple margherita you’re after, please upgrade to the margherita bufala (with high quality buffalo mozzarella). Seriously incredible.

As their slogan suggests, Made on Marion is a hub for all things crafty in Wellington. Most known for their craft supplies (think styrofoam in all shapes and sizes and a staggering assortment of needlepoint kits), sewing supplies, and classes ranging from making a lampshade to their dreamstress school of sewing, Made on Marion will fill your dreary winter days indoors with fun and brightly colored projects. Check their website for the class calendar-- with an average of six classes per week, many of which repeat in case you miss it the first go-round, and a new shop (Made Marion) open in the CBD in addition to their main branch on Marion St. (called Made on Marion), you'll never have an excuse NOT to get your craft on.

Aro Video is a precious find in a world of online streaming and illegal downloads. I grew up in a town where the only video store was the now bankrupted chain called Blockbuster's, so walking upstairs in Aro Video feels like traveling to another planet where every movie on the shelf exists for my viewing pleasure. Pick an obscure film (or TV series) and you can bet Aro Video has it, from Russ Meyers to David Lynch, Claire Denis to Pedro Almodóvar. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and kind, and prices are reasonable-- especially with the Film Society discount. Don't fret if you aren't a resident of Aro Valley, either. With a rental delivery system and a second drop-off location at the Paramount (closer to the city center) you'll have no excuse NOT to watch every film John Waters ever made.

A newly minted crocheter, I'll admit that when I first walked into Knit World on Cuba St.'s Left Bank to request 'crocheting supplies' I didn't get the big friendly welcome-to-our-club response I was expecting. But armed with an iron will (and some new terms, like 'hook' and 'double knit', from friends in the know) I returned. Not only did I get the approval I wanted, I was introduced to THE 8 PLY WALL-- a rare and beautiful creature known only to Knit World devotees. I left with a shiny new 4.5 mm hook and an armful of maroon wool and never looked back. Well, not until I needed more maroon wool. And found a whole bunch of other exciting double knits in the sale bins. Scarves, anyone?

The General Store is anything but general, packed with things you might never have even known you needed-- until now. The General Store, which opened its doors just before Christmas, is a beautiful little treasure trove of found objects, all sourced here in NZ and restored and repurposed for your purchasing delight. I dare you to walk in on a rainy day and not get caught up by the colorful typewriters in various shapes and sizes, loads of natural wood, and Nico's dulcet strains playing on the stereo, just as I did. Shelves made from library pigeon holes and a table fitted out from industrial plan drawers will call to you, but if your tiny flat won't fit a new cabinet, leave with a little parcel of hand rolled beeswax candles instead.

A beautiful library in the heart of the city, Wellington Central is packed with things you'll actually want to check out. Highlights include the graphic novel wall, an entire audio/video section on the ground floor complete with neon signage to help guide you there, and a fairly well-stocked fiction section. Niche subjects find their home on the first floor, from arts and crafts to naval histories. Most exciting (and iconic) is their zine section, newly relocated for renovations from its regular home on the back wall of the first floor to an odd little spot in front of a help desk. With a seemingly endless rotation of zines color-coded by topic and adorable brown parcels on hand to keep them neat and tidy in your bag, you'll get lost in this section for hours. Grab a cup of coffee to recharge at Clark's Cafe, or come with your laptop to watch the crowds moving across Civic Square.

A newly minted crocheter, I'll admit that when I first walked into Knit World on Cuba St.'s Left Bank to request 'crocheting supplies' I didn't get the big friendly welcome-to-our-club response I was expecting. But armed with an iron will (and some new terms, like 'hook' and 'double knit', from friends in the know) I returned. Not only did I get the approval I wanted, I was introduced to THE 8 PLY WALL-- a rare and beautiful creature known only to Knit World devotees. I left with a shiny new 4.5 mm hook and an armful of maroon wool and never looked back. Well, not until I needed more maroon wool. And found a whole bunch of other exciting double knits in the sale bins. Scarves, anyone?

As their slogan suggests, Made on Marion is a hub for all things crafty in Wellington. Most known for their craft supplies (think styrofoam in all shapes and sizes and a staggering assortment of needlepoint kits), sewing supplies, and classes ranging from making a lampshade to their dreamstress school of sewing, Made on Marion will fill your dreary winter days indoors with fun and brightly colored projects. Check their website for the class calendar-- with an average of six classes per week, many of which repeat in case you miss it the first go-round, and a new shop (Made Marion) open in the CBD in addition to their main branch on Marion St. (called Made on Marion), you'll never have an excuse NOT to get your craft on.

Take a few hours out of your Saturday afternoon to visit The Dowse. Entry is free, and with exhibitions on in several gallery spaces, The Dowse is constantly changing. Check out the retrospective on Kobi Bosshard's jewelry, then pop over to Pic 'n' Mix, curated by kids-- both are on all winter. The Dowse boasts one of the best gallery shops I've seen, and a very sweet cafe attached-- their home brewed Shooting Star lemonade is a must-try. Stay for the weekend talks with the artists, or take a quick drive over to Petone for some serious op shopping. 

Holland Road Yarn Company is filled with beautiful and bright hand-dyed yarn. Prices may be higher here than when a sale's on at Knit World, but that's to be expected. These yarns are sumptuous, and the colors are fantastic. Where else can you find a DK in Matisse Blue next to a snuggly cashmere blend named after one of New Zealand's most popular wines? Take note that the shop is closed Monday & Tuesday-- you don't want to drive all the way to Petone to find you've been locked out!

A beautiful library in the heart of the city, Wellington Central is packed with things you'll actually want to check out. Highlights include the graphic novel wall, an entire audio/video section on the ground floor complete with neon signage to help guide you there, and a fairly well-stocked fiction section. Niche subjects find their home on the first floor, from arts and crafts to naval histories. Most exciting (and iconic) is their zine section, newly relocated for renovations from its regular home on the back wall of the first floor to an odd little spot in front of a help desk. With a seemingly endless rotation of zines color-coded by topic and adorable brown parcels on hand to keep them neat and tidy in your bag, you'll get lost in this section for hours. Grab a cup of coffee to recharge at Clark's Cafe, or come with your laptop to watch the crowds moving across Civic Square.

The General Store is anything but general, packed with things you might never have even known you needed-- until now. The General Store, which opened its doors just before Christmas, is a beautiful little treasure trove of found objects, all sourced here in NZ and restored and repurposed for your purchasing delight. I dare you to walk in on a rainy day and not get caught up by the colorful typewriters in various shapes and sizes, loads of natural wood, and Nico's dulcet strains playing on the stereo, just as I did. Shelves made from library pigeon holes and a table fitted out from industrial plan drawers will call to you, but if your tiny flat won't fit a new cabinet, leave with a little parcel of hand rolled beeswax candles instead.

This is my favorite new find. I shouldn’t even call it a new find, as I’ve passed Rag Mama Rag dozens of times while cruising up Cuba St. Almost every time I passed, I would tell whomever I’m with that I’d been meaning to go in for ages. Finally last week a beautiful brooch in the shape of a pair of spectacles beckoned to me, and I made it inside the door. From gorgeous dresses and capes, well-aged pocketbooks, and belts up front, to a full repair shop for your worst holes in your wools and trousers in the back, Rag Mama Rag is a vintage-lover’s dream. I left with the brooch, a perfectly worn stamped leather belt, and a promise to come back with all the pieces from my wardrobe I’ve been meaning to get fixed for ages.

Whether you’re in need of new soles or zips for your most well-loved accessories, Dixon Street is the place to go. I brought in a leather backpack with a zip that wouldn’t go any more, and a miracle worker with a hammer and spray can had it working in under a minute at no charge. Speedy turnaround for even the bigger projects (like reinforcing and adding hardware to a purse), leatherwork is the specialty here.

As their slogan suggests, Made on Marion is a hub for all things crafty in Wellington. Most known for their craft supplies (think styrofoam in all shapes and sizes and a staggering assortment of needlepoint kits), sewing supplies, and classes ranging from making a lampshade to their dreamstress school of sewing, Made on Marion will fill your dreary winter days indoors with fun and brightly colored projects. Check their website for the class calendar-- with an average of six classes per week, many of which repeat in case you miss it the first go-round, and a new shop (Made Marion) open in the CBD in addition to their main branch on Marion St. (called Made on Marion), you'll never have an excuse NOT to get your craft on.

Lovely tailor-made pants for the man in your life (or the menswear-inspired lady, one would assume). My significant other is 6’11" and has had two pairs made here, and they’re honestly the best-fitting pants I’ve ever seen him in.