Shops and Restaurants

From shops to the dining hall. There are so many options for shopping and eating in New Zealand.

The opening hours for local shops and shopping centres can vary depending on where you live, but in general most are open between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Many will be open on the weekend as well.

If you are shopping for groceries, in the major cities most supermarkets are open every day until at least 8:00pm. There are also 24-hour convenience stores in the cities, which are open seven days a week.

In New Zealand you can find cuisines from around the world. You can choose from restaurants, takeaway shops, cafés, pubs or bars, with a wide range of options available in the major cities for any budget.