The Collective

The Collective šŸ” Senior moves & estate & storage unit clearances Auckland | Preloved treasures |Supporting mental health
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We source and sell an eclectic range of stylish second-hand furniture and homewares often restoring them, so they can find a new home and begin a new story. Our designer and vintage clothing is high-quality, fashionable and lovingly curated in store. Some items are kindly donated and others we have sourced ourselves. This means that the work is done for you - leaving you to enjoy the shopping experience. No more trawling through racks and racks of clothes to find clothes you will treasure. When you buy from us, you're not only supporting mental health with 50% of our profits from donated items going directly to The Mental Health Foundation of NZ, you're also giving us a platform to encourage the conversations and help normalise mental health in our communities. You can help us by donating, shopping in-store, following us on social media, sharing us with family & friends, running a clothing drive or just simply sharing your story, because it matters.

A recent estate clearanceā€”and a significant transformation.Many of you originally followed The Collective because you lo...
23/07/2026

A recent estate clearanceā€”and a significant transformation.

Many of you originally followed The Collective because you loved secondhand furniture, homewares and finding something special. That part of what we do is still very much alive.

Our years in the secondhand industry now play an important role in our estate and house-clearance work. We carefully assess the contents to identify furniture, homewares and collectables with resale potential, rather than treating everything as waste.

This clearance had a really short turnaround, so a full truckload of saleable furniture and homewares went straight to auction.
We also managed the wider process from beginning to end, liaising with the executors, the estateā€™s lawyer, the retirement village and the auction house. We coordinated donation and disposal, provided a complimentary light clean, and supplied a final clearance report and auction inventory.

Our aim is to make an overwhelming process feel manageable, taking away the stress and giving families and executors confidence that everything is in very capable hands.

When time allows, weā€™d love to share selected pieces with our followers first.

The Collective provides estate, house and storage-unit clearances, downsizing support and senior relocations throughout Auckland.

WEā€™RE BACK šŸ¤Thanks for hanging in there! Weā€™re still here - with the same mission, just doing things a little differentl...
23/05/2026

WEā€™RE BACK šŸ¤
Thanks for hanging in there! Weā€™re still here - with the same mission, just doing things a little differently these days. Weā€™re now helping seniors downsize & relocate into retirement villages, along with offering estate & storage unit clearances. From time to time, weā€™ll also be offering our community first dibs on preloved furniture and homeware before items hit the online sales platforms - including these beautiful pieces pictured here šŸ˜Š
Best of all, weā€™re still supporting mental health, with 50% of profits on donated items - along with a donation on every senior relocation package going to
If youā€™d like more information on any of the items pictured, feel free to send us a DM šŸ¤
Thanks for continuing to support us and being part of our community.
Louise x

Thatā€™s a wrap folks! Thanks to everyone who turned up over the weekend, familiar faces, long lost friends and new ones t...
06/05/2025

Thatā€™s a wrap folks! Thanks to everyone who turned up over the weekend, familiar faces, long lost friends and new ones too. It meant the world to us. Weā€™re looking forward to regathering and seeing where the next part of the journey takes us, stay tuned! šŸ«¶šŸ’›

Get this stunning gold lamp for a steal! Was $269, now $125!Open Wed-Sun 11-4, last trading day Sun 4th May!
26/04/2025

Get this stunning gold lamp for a steal! Was $269, now $125!
Open Wed-Sun 11-4, last trading day Sun 4th May!

ā€˜Lest we forget ā¤ļø
24/04/2025

ā€˜Lest we forget ā¤ļø

After ten unforgettable years in Birkenhead, the time has come to close our doorsā€”but not our hearts. Weā€™re shifting our...
22/04/2025

After ten unforgettable years in Birkenhead, the time has come to close our doorsā€”but not our hearts. Weā€™re shifting our focus to social media, and weā€™d love for you to keep being part of our story.
Itā€™s never easy to share a change like this. For years, The Collective has been more than just a storeā€”itā€™s been a space for second-hand style, sustainability, mental health advocacy, and real connection.
Like many small businesses, weā€™ve felt the weight of the cost-of-living crisis and economic slowdown. It hasnā€™t been easyā€”but because of youā€”our incredible communityā€”weā€™ve made it this far. Your belief in what we do has meant everything.
Weā€™ll still be doing what weā€™ve always doneā€”and what we loveā€”sharing beautiful second-hand finds, championing sustainability, building community, and supporting mental health. The only difference? Itā€™ll all be happening on social media now. Thatā€™s where weā€™ll be, and weā€™d love for you to come hang out with us there.
šŸ‘‰ Want a little extra special love? Sign up for our Good Stuff Alertsā€”occasional emails with treasures, treats, and exclusive offers (no spam, we promise!). Click here to sign up: https://www.thecollective.co.nz/pages/sign-up
To our staff, past and present, and our amazing volunteers who have given their time, energy, and heartā€”you are the reason weā€™ve come this far. You are the real heroes. šŸ’š
Our last day of trading is Sunday, May 4th, and weā€™d love to see you in-store before then.
With love and deep gratitude,
Lou & The Team xx
PS: Donā€™t forget to sign up for our Good Stuff Alerts! šŸ’š https://www.thecollective.co.nz/pages/sign-up
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand āœØ

If youā€™re out and about this weekend, come say hi and have a little browse at The Collective. Itā€™s the perfect excuse to...
11/04/2025

If youā€™re out and about this weekend, come say hi and have a little browse at The Collective. Itā€™s the perfect excuse to slow down, shop sustainably & maybe find something you didnā€™t know you needed šŸ’›
Weā€™ll be here Saturday & Sunday, 11amā€“4pm. Would love to see you!
šŸ“ Birkenhead

We're open this weekend and bursting with unique secondhand finds ā€” from chic homeware to timeless fashion pieces.Be sur...
04/04/2025

We're open this weekend and bursting with unique secondhand finds ā€” from chic homeware to timeless fashion pieces.

Be sure to pop in for a lookā€¦ you never know what gems youā€™ll discover! ā™»ļøšŸ–¤

A little kindness goes a long way. šŸ’› See the good, trust your gut, and keep shining.
02/04/2025

A little kindness goes a long way. šŸ’› See the good, trust your gut, and keep shining.

If youā€™ve ever visited our store, youā€™ve probably been welcomed by this sweet, wagging bundle of joy. Bubba takes his jo...
02/04/2025

If youā€™ve ever visited our store, youā€™ve probably been welcomed by this sweet, wagging bundle of joy. Bubba takes his job very seriouslyā€”whether itā€™s a friendly sniff, or an excited little hop, he makes sure every customer gets a warm welcome.

Swing by, say hi, and get your daily dose of puppy love! šŸ„°šŸ¾

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