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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. 

At General Collective, we’re constantly inspired by the people who make a difference in our communities — and this season, we’re recognising the incredible teachers and nurses who do so much for us all. As a small gesture of appreciation, we’re offering complimentary entry to the General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market – Christmas Edition 2025 for all teachers and nurses. ✨ Claim your complimentary ticket today and join us for a festive day celebrating New Zealand creativity, craftsmanship, and community.

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.  

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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...