Where to donate in New Zealand

Charity op shops run on what people give them. Pick what you're giving away to find shops that take it, with their drop-off hours.

• Clothing

  Clothes, shoes, bags and accessories in good shape.

  537 charity shops take clothes

• Furniture

  Sofas, tables, drawers and beds. Ring ahead for big pieces.

  516 charity shops take furniture

• Books

  Novels, cookbooks and children’s books.

  202 charity shops take books

• Homeware and kitchenware

  Crockery, pots, linen and ornaments.

  505 charity shops take homeware and kitchenware

• Kids’ clothes and toys

  Children’s clothes, toys, games and puzzles.

  169 charity shops take kids’ clothes and toys

Before you drop off

• Wash clothes and check they’re in good shape; ripped or stained clothes cost charities money to dump.
• Drop off during opening hours. Goods left outside a closed shop often get rained on or taken.
• Most shops can’t take mattresses, cot and car seats (safety rules), broken electricals or large old TVs.
• Ring ahead for big furniture, or book a pickup where the charity offers one.

What each shop takes comes from its charity's own website and the shop's listing. Rules change, so check with the shop before dropping off large items.