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We’re back this May with one of our most anticipated events of the year. The General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market – Autumn Edition returns to Auckland Showgrounds on Sunday 25 May 2025, bringing with it a curated lineup of over 140 incredible local brands, designers, and creative entrepreneurs. This is one of only two flagship events we’re hosting this year — and it’s a standout. Held indoors in a large-scale format, the General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market is renowned for its contemporary aesthetic, elevated offering, and strong community of makers. Read more...

Get ready to step into a world of creativity, inspiration, and local talent at General Collective’s flagship event — the Lifestyle & Design Market. This iconic market returns on Sunday 25 May with a fresh autumn lineup, showcasing the best of local design, creativity, and small unique brands. With a carefully curated selection of over a hundred exceptional stalls, this is your chance to discover the very best of New Zealand's emerging brands and creative entrepreneurs — all under one roof at Auckland Showgrounds.

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Get ready for a weekend of market magic coming to the Auckland CBD this weekend.The Downtown Market is back - and it's bigger (and better!) than ever, spanning over 2 days! Following the success of the inaugural Downtown Market in 2024, we’re bringing back the vibrant fusion of General Collective and Britomart Market for a next-level market experience.

With just weeks to go until Christmas, it's time to get stuck into your Christmas gift shopping.The upcoming Christmas edition of our lifestyle and design market is the perfect place to get all of your shopping done at once. With over 200 curated vendors from across New Zealand - all under one roof - it's your chance to shop for her, for him, for the kids and even your Secret Santa.Here are just some of our team's favourite picks for the ladies in their lives!... read more...

Get ready to experience the festive season like never before at the General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market - Christmas Edition on Sunday, 3 November. This exclusive, one-day event is set to be the largest Christmas market in Auckland, showcasing over 200 vendors offering a stunning variety of high-quality, locally crafted products—perfect for Christmas gifting or treating yourself! Read more...

The General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market - Christmas Edition is the perfect opportunity to showcase your products to a festive audience eager to tick off their Christmas gift lists early. We’re curating a beautiful lineup of designers and creatives from across New Zealand...

We're so super excited about the return of the General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market, winter edition, taking place this Sunday, 11 August 2024. This much-anticipated event is set to bring together a stunning array of unique and high-quality products from talented local artisans. Whether you're a seasoned design enthusiast or someone looking to explore the vibrant world of local crafts, the market promises an unforgettable experience...

We are excited to welcome applications for the winter edition of our flagship event, the General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market, taking place on Sunday, 11 August 2024. If you design, create, or make high-quality homeware, artwork, jewellery, skincare products, food, fashion, plants, or floral arrangements, or if if you whip up amazing dishes in a food truck, we’d love for you to apply to join us in August at Auckland Showgrounds.

We’re so excited for the Ponsonby Central Winter Market, happening only twice a year, and coming up on Sunday 23 June! Weave your way through the eateries and mingling locals and head upstairs to The Sapphire Room which comes alive with a beautiful showcase of New Zealand designed homewares, fashion, toys, jewellery, skincare and more!

This King’s Birthday weekend, immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of creativity, family fun, and exceptional shopping at The King’s Birthday Market & Whānau Festival. Held at The Cloud on Auckland’s Waterfront, the festival will feature a curated General Collective market offering a diverse array of products and experiences that cater to the whole whānau.

We're excited to announce we'll be heading to The Cloud on King's Birthday weekend for The King’s Birthday Market & Whānau Festival, a free event, on Sunday 2 & Monday 3 June 2024.