The Countdown Is On — Just Days to Go!

November 11, 2025

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.

An inspiring line-up of over 220 designers, artists, and contemporary brands — a quarter making their General Collective debut — will present their latest collections, from refined homewares and fine jewellery t modern fashion, skincare, artisan foods, and imaginative creations for children.

This is more than a market — it’s a celebration of New Zealand design at its finest, where the spirit of Christmas comes alive through thoughtful craftsmanship and inspired gifting.

What Awaits You

🎁 Discover beautifully curated stalls brimming with handcrafted treasures — every item with a story to tell.

☕ Indulge in local flavours with barista coffee, iced drinks, and festive bites from some of Aotearoa’s favourite food artisans.

💬 Connect with the makers behind the brands — hear their stories, see their process, and experience the passion that fuels their creativity.

🌿 Explore everything from ceramics, textiles, and glassware to art, fashion, jewellery, toys, skincare, candles, stationery, and more.

🎅 Feel the magic — festive tunes, vibrant energy, and an atmosphere that captures the essence of the season.

A Showcase of Extraordinary Talent

This Christmas Edition brings together an inspiring line-up of makers from across Aotearoa — each with their own story, style, and creative spirit. Here’s a glimpse of just a few:

🌺 Haus of FLOX
One of Aotearoa’s most recognisable artistic voices, FLOX brings her bold, nature-inspired stencil art to life through a globally-minded lifestyle brand. Her collections — from limited-edition prints and stationery to luxury accessories — celebrate colour, cultural connection, and creativity grounded in Aotearoa’s natural world.

🎨 Sheree Wagener Artist
From her coastal studio in Houhora, Sheree hand-builds colourful pottery imprinted with her own carvings and nature prints. Her work is joyful, original, and deeply connected to the land — a lifetime of creativity captured in each piece.

🎅 Yule
Step into a world of wonder with Yule, a boutique Christmas store filled with New Zealand-made and European treasures. Their studio creates timeless festive pieces designed to make your Christmas magical, year after year.

🌊 Opito Bay Salt Company
From the crystal-clear waters of the Coromandel, Opito Bay Salt Co. harvests some of the world’s purest sea salt using only solar evaporation. Sustainably crafted and naturally rich in minerals, their salts are a taste of the ocean’s perfection — a beautiful gift for any gourmet kitchen.

🧺 Almond Seed Handmade
Weaving from her home on the Awhitu Peninsula, this artisan creates timeless basketry from natural rattan and seagrass. Each piece blends traditional craft with modern design — sustainable, functional, and beautifully made.

🏌️ Morris Golf
Handcrafted in New Zealand from premium leather and wool, Morris Golf’s accessories bring timeless style to the fairway. Functional, elegant, and built to last — they’re gifts that will be loved on and off the course.

🌏 Adventure Collections
Perfect for wanderers and dreamers, Adventure Collections offers paint-by-number kits, scratch maps, and travel journals — inviting creativity and exploration, one memory at a time.