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A little sneak peek inside General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market this Sunday—meet a selection of the talented New Zealand designers, makers and independent brands waiting to be discovered at Auckland Showgrounds.

Discover the best of New Zealand creativity at the General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market – Winter Edition, happening Sunday 9 August 2026 at Auckland Showgrounds. Explore a carefully curated selection of homewares, fashion, jewellery, art, ceramics, skincare, artisan food and more, with exciting new vendors alongside General Collective favourites. 

General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market returns to Auckland Showgrounds on Sunday 9 August 2026, bringing together over a hundred carefully curated New Zealand brands for a day of creativity, shopping and inspiration. Discover small brands and local businesses with beautifully designed homewares, fashion, jewellery, art, skincare, gourmet food and handcrafted gifts while meeting the talented makers behind the brands. With delicious street food, great coffee and a vibrant atmosphere, it's the perfect winter day out for anyone who loves supporting local and discovering something unique.

At General Collective, we’re constantly inspired by the people who make a difference in our communities. We’re delighted to once again recognise the incredible teachers and nurses who give so much to others every day with complimentary entry* to the General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market – Winter Edition on Sunday 9 August 2026. Click for more info. 

Discover the Downtown Christmas Market — a vibrant fusion of Britomart Market and General Collective, bringing two festive destinations together in the heart of the city. Wander between Te Komititanga and Takutai Square, shop beautifully curated local makers, enjoy live entertainment, and soak up the magic of Christmas in Auckland on Saturday 13 December 2025 — read the full story to plan your visit. 

Downtown Christmas Market is coming to Te Komititanga Square on Saturday 13 December. Explore a festive line-up of local makers, enjoy live entertainment beneath the giant Christmas tree, and wander between the markets in both Te Komititanga and Takutai Square. A brilliant day in the city awaits — read the full blog post to plan your visit. 

The magic of the season is about to unfold. In just days, the General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market – Christmas Edition will transform the Auckland Showgrounds into a festive wonderland of creativity, craftsmanship, and connection.

If you love design, creativity, and discovering what’s next — this is where you’ll want to be. The General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market – Christmas Edition returns to Auckland Showgrounds on Sunday 16 November, bringing together over 220 of New Zealand’s most talented designers, artists, and contemporary brands for one unmissable day of festive shopping and inspiration.

If you’ve ever strolled through a market and thought, “Wow, everything here looks the same…” — think again. The General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market is not your average market day. It’s a full sensory experience — the kind of event where you’ll discover New Zealand’s most talented designers, makers, and creators all under one roof.

Something special is happening this November. And if you love design, creativity, and discovering what’s next —you won’t want to miss this. The General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market - Christmas Edition is back —Sunday 16 November, Auckland Showgrounds.  

Don’t miss your only chance this winter to experience New Zealand’s leading design and lifestyle market, returning to...