Break the piggy bank before you come here. They stock all things natural, organic and local with a…read morefew imported items. I came looking for a natural tooth paste. They had a small selection from $6.30 to $22.80. I may be all about organic and natural, but I'm no fool - you can keep that $22.80 all to ya self! The staff is well versed in the products they stock, which meant the cashier was helpful when I asked her to recommend a product. Turns out she was familiar with Toms of Main. I wanted something comparable, so she helped me make an informed decision. I was also pleased to see they carry Dr. Bronners soap. If you don't know about Dr. B's magic soap, get some and have your world rocked! Aside from toiletries, they also stock locally grown produce and dairy. Dry goods such as lentils, rice, pasta, teas and coffee are also readily available. Overall a friendly store. Most of the natural or local organic items you may be seeking can be found here.

Lovely health food store in a nice neighborhood of Auckland. I enjoyed chatting with the friendly,…read morehelpful staff. Thank you!

I came here over christmas time as my family wanted to get a fair bit of Antipodes for christmas…read moreday both sparkling and still and I had seen that you can purchase by the case here. It's such a cool store, they have sooooo many brands of water, I didn't even know there were so many. They have brands from all over the world but I really love that the water made right here in little old NZ hold a strong place in terms of quality and taste. Something I really love about this store is that they provide a selection of low sodium waters, sodium is something I always try to cut down on because we get so much of it in our food. Sparkling water tends to have quite a bit of sodium in it which I hate because I love it so when I saw that Aquadeli provides low sodium options I was absolutely thrilled. I have been looking for a brand of water called Voss water and haven't been able to find it anywhere so I rang Aquadeli and they helpful guy there explained that they have tried to bring it in themselves but weren't able to so no where else in NZ would stock it either. While this was disappointing it was also really useful because now I don't have to waste my time searching for it. If you are after any type of water you have to come here, they are extremely knowledgable and are keen to help.

You think water is water? Think again. Aquadeli deals only in water, a water version of a…read moredelicatessen offering the best brands in water. How do you like your water? sparkling or still? Aquadeli have it all, waters from France, Fiji, Samoa, Italy, Spain and right here in New Zealand, like Waiwera, Antipodes and SOH2O. The number of brands is impressive and you can buy per bottle or by the case depending on your hydration needs. Want to impress dinner guests? Do it with limited edition glass bottled water from Evian featuring artwork from collaborations with the likes of Paul Smith and Diane Von Furstenberg. There are full nutritional profiles for each water, the mineral content and level of carbonation if that interests you too. If you are really into water then they sell books on it too, really an awesome store to check out just for the hell of it.

The shop owner Roenen went out of his way for me ! At the moment the shop is spilt in two due to…read morerenovations and when I asked if they had any co-yo he went to the other shop and opened up for me , how nice is that ! Top marks for service ! The whole Highland park complex is being upgraded so shops maybe shifted around . The range of supplements this shop had avaliable was extensive , so much to choose from ! And with a lot is not seen in the ranges . I recommend this health shop whole heartedly .

Great selection of health/organic food and environmentally-friendly shopping choices. They stock…read moreeco-store products, organic and natural shampoos and soaps, various food items, all kinds of vitamins and natural supplements, all that sort of stuff. This is where you can find organic cotton tampons, non-chemical chapsticks, Comvita throat lozenges. Friendly and knowledgeable staff who don't think you're weird when you don't want a bag, and they have a loyalty card system. Conveniently located near a supermarket, post office, florist... it's a very handy place to stop in and pick up your naturally derived products. There's also a fruit and vege store owned by - I believe - the same people, just around the corner so you can also pick up your produce and free range eggs all in the same trip. Tip: Access/closer parking is easier if you drive in from the Highland Park Drive side, between the two Countdowns. (Yes, two Countdowns. It's ridiculous I know.)

This recently opened Lifesense shop is located in the heart of Three Lamps, Ponsonby…read more I was looking for some (natural and affordable) skincare products and was surprised to find Trilogy, Antipodes and Sukin products on their shelves. Hurrah! Also stock loads of supplements for everybody, whether it is glucosamine you want, or olive leaf to build immunity levels. Loving this new find! Yelp yelp.

Cool spot! Very relaxed atmosphere and nice staff. The kava is a bit pricey. There's a kava vending…read moremachine just outside too, so you can take some home with you.

Cute tea room located in the Victoria Park Market…read more Happy Auckland Day! They were actually open for business.

Popped in to try this new Salad bar in the fashionable food district of Fort street (seriously so…read moremany great places just opened (Beruit Lucky, Buddha, IMA deli SALs pizza) was not overly impressed with the salad I chose (Prawn and Avocado $12) seams to be 95% spinach leaves and very little contrasting flavours, but that may be a positive if you are looking for something super healthy. The Prawns seamed undercooked and while they are served cold, I assume they are to a healthy standard, but I don't know if I would want to eat them later in the day once the have been hanging out in the open fridges. I was super excited about a new lunch time offering that was healthy, yum and within walking distance of the office, but the Good Life just didn't live up to expectations.

I agree with Laura, my lunch was mainly spinach leaves with a tablespoon on chicken (chicken and…read moregrape salad). Unfortunately disappointing and don't think I'll be back to try again.

After having a craving for a smoothie (a good one at that ) a quick check on yelp pointed me in the…read moredirection of Huckleberry Farms on Campbell rd . What a smoothie it was ! All the ingredients that were on the blackboard were in it , as in I could taste the parsley , kale , banana and pear . They also have a good cabinet food display no scones or muffins here tho , just good eats !

You know what is the coolest about Huckleberries? Is the fact that they try to be ethical - this…read moremeans supporting many independent growers/companies without it just being about business. This then also extends on to the customers, they go out of their way to help people; AND to their competitors as well. Organic stores in Auckland have a rich interlinked history I recently discovered, including that this store is also owned by the guys in Grey Lynn, Harvest Whole foods. I admit that I am not around this area enough to call it my local, but I know several people that do. It has a great reputation and for good reason (even if not the 'cheapest' of organic stores). One of the particular draw cards about Huckleberries is that they sell meat, (as opposed to Harvest). This is great for those of us that are still carnivores but like to know about the sources of our animal consumption. And I can buy pork free snags here - yay! Recently I have been on the hunt for some ethical-eco black eyeliner, I noticed on their website that they stock some, which is great as I was almost ready to give up hope for anything local. The black pencil variety cost $31.00, and I will be making a trip there very soon for that indeed! These guys have a great website too and list the specials for those of you that may want to check it out before you go on in.

When I walked into the Gluten Free Food and Allergy Show I was seriously stoked. Everywhere I…read morelooked was delicious food that I could actually eat. I walked in hungry and came out stuffed with free samples. My absolute favourite was the gluten free dumplings. Man, oh, man they were so good. There was also bread, pasta, pastries, celebrity chefs and gluten free lollies. And the best thing is that everything is really cheap and they do lots of deals where you can buy in bulk. This is really great considering how much gluten free products can cost. They also had seminars on allergies and it was so awesome to hear the latest research from the top specialists in the country. If you're gluten free or have any allergies at all I'd be there this year. It's so nice to have somewhere you can feel right at home.

If you have been to the La Cigale French Market in the weekend and you have seen people wandering…read morearound with delicious looking white bait fritters or prawn kebabs, well this is the stall where they got them from. However the grilled seafood is not the only food worthy of your buck from this stall - the main attraction is in fact the delightful aiolis, tapenades and spreads they have on offer. Of particular note, the spicy mango feta spread is deliciously scrumptious, and would taste fabulous spread on a thick slice of bread or on crackers. All products are completely natural, gluten free and palm oil free and are stocked at a wide variety of local delis and specialty stores, such as Farro Fresh and Nosh.