Whether you're looking for a retro day costume, something for a gala night or a funny hat for Halloween, we've got you covered! Costumes and hats $3, dresses $4 and retro ski jackets from $10 (unless otherwise marked).
About this shop
Ethical Waste is a charity-run op shop and transfer station in Ohakune that diverts donated items from landfill. The shop sells furniture, clothing, books, kitchenware, building materials, sports equipment and much more, with stock refreshing daily. Community donations fund 14 local jobs and support a circular economy. Free items and school uniforms are available to the community.
Updates from this shop
Summer hours are here! Starting today (1.10.), our opening hours are thus: Transfer Station: open Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Sunday, 8 AM - 3 PM. Ethical Waste Shop: open Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Sunday, 8 AM - 3 PM. Our Transfer Station & Shop are closed on Thursdays. See you soon in Ohakune!
Hey op shop fans, we are super happy that so many of you have found us in the recent years! With your help we’re making a huge difference. 💚♻️ For example last year (2025) we sold 103 098 items and diverted 110 542 kgs from landfill. And we are continuously improving, because this year’s numbers are looking excellent too. 🙌🏼 Be a part of the hype & come visit us while donating your unused items easily. You can visit our: 📍 Transfer Station at: 34 Old Station Road, Ohakune 📍 Ethical Waste Shop at: 36 Old Station Road, Ohakune See you soon! Are you thinking of donating us some items? 🪑👚🧸🪁 Here’s some quick instructions what to check before dropping them off. ♻️ Summer hours are here! Starting today (1.10.), our opening hours are thus: Transfer Station: open Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Sunday, 8 AM - 3 PM. Ethical Waste Shop: open Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Sunday, 8 AM - 3 PM. Our Transfer Station & Shop are closed on Thursdays. See you soon in Ohakune! See less Whether you're looking for a retro day costume, something for a gala night or a funny hat for Halloween, we've got you covered! Costumes and hats $3, dresses $4 and retro ski jackets from $10 (unless otherwise marked).
1wThere’s only one op shop in town but it’s so amazing you don’t need more. Heaps of little containers with stuff; this is the place to get a pair of skis, boots and camping gear for an absolute bargain
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Community reviews
4.5 ★ · 47 Google ratingsFrom Google Maps · See them all
It's a cool place. Well organized with friendly people working there.
Huge selection and great prices! Scored some impressive bargains.
I can’t even explain how much I love this place! There is something for everyone which is just fabulous. From clothing, books and entertainment to bikes and homeware. Not to mention, the team that work here are beyond friendly and are always keen for a yarn which is so lovely especially since I’m not an Ohakune local. I’m a massive advocate for shopping secondhand and responsibly and I was stoked to find many gems here! Can’t wait to return :)
We are passer by and dropped in to the shop spurred by curiosity. This is a very well organised Ops Shop and arguably better than the Wellington City Tip Shop. Very helpful staff members and huge variety of goods. Pleasantly surprised. Kudos to the staff members and please keep up with the good work :-) !
The 5 stars are for us finding TrueEarth laundry powder strips here. Totally plastic free product which is much more light weight and saves massive in transportation/shipping cost = has a tiny carbon footprint only and washes very nicely. And at a very reasonable price. Thanks lots to the staff member who's initiative made the put Hase of a package there possible for us. +++++
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