Trade Aid

Do you care where the products you buy come from? Are you a conscious consumer? Are you sick of buying stuff that lines the pockets of the middle man, and not the makers themselves? Then get yourself to Trade Aid!
Where else can you go to find beautifully handmade, handcrafted homewares, where you know its source? Trade Aid is a shop that I continually support, as it’s where you can find unique gift that cuts out the middle guy and benefits the artisans and craftspeople directly.
The majority of the items sold are beautiful homewares, handmade cards, manchester, kitchen items, delicious coffee and chocolate, toys for children, handwoven rugs, sissal rugs, jewellery and some clothing items. I always think of Trade Aid first if I need a birthday card, a gift, or something for my house. Simply put, Trade Aid has been supporting fair trading practices, well before Fairtrade became trendy. Support them and you support artisans and workers in developing countries.
The Henderson branch packs a punch — it may not be as big as the Ponsonby store, but they are SUPER friendly, helpful and always well stocked. Get yourself there! (the chocolate almonds are amazing).