A customer came in today and couldn’t believe what he found… More than a decade ago, three mirrors he treasured were stolen from the courtyard while he was moving out of a flat in Wellington. Today, he spotted those very same mirrors at Tipping Point—in Auckland! At first, he thought, “They can’t be mine—they must have been mass-produced.” But after checking the back, he found the distinctive long black mark he remembered. They really were his mirrors. We offered them back to him, but he decided to let someone else have them so their journey could continue. From Wellington to Auckland, these mirrors have certainly had a journey—and now they’re heading to a new home and another chapter. Every reused item has a story—and sometimes that story finds its way home.
About this shop
Quite possibly Auckland's biggest op shop, inside the Waitākere Resource Recovery Park, with its own zone for everything from records to building materials. Our field note and nearly a hundred Google reviews rarely disagree: brilliantly laid out, sharp menu-posted prices, staff people write in to praise. A proper day-out destination — and it's open Sundays.
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RECLAIMED CONSTRUCTION TIMBER — WEST AUCKLAND TIPPING POINT C&D HUB We have a constant supply of reclaimed construction timber coming through Tipping Point, available 7 days a week. All gauges covered. Heavily discounted prices. Perfect for builders, tradies, DIYers and your next project. Tipping Point — 50B The Concourse, Henderson Open 9am–4pm, 7 days Come in and see what’s available — new stock is coming through constantly. #WestAucklandBuilders #WestAucklandTradies #ReclaimedTimber #ConstructionTimber #TippingPoint #Reuse
🪑 OFFICE CHAIRS — JUST $2 EACH! 🪑 We were fortunate to have a huge number of office chairs donated by a local business this morning. With the help of a moving company, we worked together to get them safely transferred here to Tipping Point—and now we’re excited to pass them on to our community for only $2 each! They’re in excellent condition and ready for their next office, study space, workshop or home. A great example of local businesses working together to keep useful items circulating and make quality furniture affordable for everyone. 💚♻️ Available now—while stocks last!
🎬🎶 A little plug for today’s massive arrival… FOUR trolley-loads of DVDs, CDs and records have just rolled into Tipping Point! From classic movies and complete TV series to vinyl treasures and old-school favourites—there’s plenty to dig through. You never know what gem might be hiding in there! 👀💿🎵 Come in, have a browse and give some great entertainment a second life.
🔥 THE TUNNEL SALE IS BACK! 🔥 SATURDAY ONLY! Everything in the tunnel is $1–$5 MAX — plus we’ve got a whole FREE AREA! 🙌 🆓 FREE AREA featuring: Coat hangers • Books • Shoes • Stationery • Clothes & more 💥 $1–$5 TUNNEL SALE featuring: 🛋️ Lots of furniture 🚪 Cabinets 🗄️ Drawers 🏠 Housewares …and heaps more! ♻️ Great finds, incredible value and keeping good stuff circulating instead of going to waste. 📅 Saturday only | 9am–4pm 📍 Tipping Point, 50 The Concourse, Henderson Nothing over $5 in the tunnel — and plenty for FREE! 💚
Current novelty stock includes a giant teddy and giant fries.
A colourful living-room setup has just reached the floor at Tipping Point Henderson, with teal lounge chairs, a matching rug and coordinating décor.
A boat with possibilities at Tipping Point Henderson ⛵ Wai-iti could be restored for the water, turned into a garden feature, backyard bar or outdoor hangout. Who’s got the vision?
7wThis is where to come for sports equipment, cheap furniture, artwork and apps coffee machines at bargain prices.
Trikes and ride-ons start at $3, and bikes start at $10 at Tipping Point.
Snowboards with bindings from $40, skis, poles, boots and gear bags have arrived at Tipping Point.
20wLoving the new season stuff in!
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Community reviews
4.1 ★ · 94 Google ratingsProbably the largest op shop in Auckland — the Henderson tip shop, with a dedicated zone for everything: records by the tub, a wall of tools, electricals, CDs, clothes, art, a whole kids' section, musical instruments, and the retro comfy furniture you can't really find anywhere else. A separate shed handles building materials and bigger goods, and there's a café on site.
Prices are clearly stated on a posted menu, so you know what you're walking into. Heaps of parking, just off the motorway, open Sundays. It stands alone — no other op shops nearby, and it doesn't need them. Every visit turns up something good.
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We had a great experience at Tipping Point. The whole team of women that day were amazing and so invested in helping us out with beautiful smiles all the time. Grace was wonderful and she went above and beyond to help us out for our shopping. Can’t recommend this place enough.
My 5-year-old daughter recently visited Tipping Point with her school as part of their recycling kaupapa. She came home absolutely beaming, saying that the “High Viz man” was their best mate and showed her and her mates how everything worked... and "all the cool stuff your mum and dad could buy"! She’s now sorting all our recycling at home, and ive had a request to visit (and likely purchase a heap of stuff!!). So, a huge shout out to Trevor (aka "High Viz Man") for truly embodying the Tipping Point kaupapa and inspiring a whole generation of future planet protectors. Thanks, Trev, for making our kids experience amazing! (p.s. the pic below is now proudly up on the classroom wall!!)
Best Reuse store I’ve been to in Auckland and I do this as a hobby. Well laid out, split into everyday items and then outdoor and building materials. Heaps of parking and room to bring a truck or trailer. The layout of the shop is so inviting the team should be proud. The sections were so well laid out I was thinking the whole place was a display and not for sale. And the best part is the things there are genuinely affordable. The sticker system and all the pricing on the walls throughout. This place will be in my rotation constantly. Theres coffee and sweet treats too so don’t skip on those.
Fantastic range of ‘stuff’ from the usual op shop gear right thru to a dedicated building products section. An extremely well sorted recycling depot and the prices there are really sharp!
This place is FANTASTICALLY AWESOME. From the friendly, helpful staff to the decor repurposed from 'another man's trash'. Right from the moment you drive in the gates, you can see a lot of thought has gone into the layout of the Tipping Point, and whoever has had a hand in it should be highly commended. It should be put up for some awards. It truly is a beautiful space. Not to mention bargains galore. There is something here for everyone. The inclusion of a cafe is a win-win for everyone. My friend and I went from one end to the next twice with a break for coffee and to gather ourselves and show each other our 'treasures'. Ka mau te wehi.
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