They say ‘what goes around, comes around’.
Recycle Boutique is New Zealand's home for preloved clothing — we sell quality secondhand pieces on behalf of our community, and put the money back in your pocket.
It pays to Recycle.
20 years of secondhand, done well
We started with one small store in Auckland and a simple idea: that selling your clothes shouldn't mean strangers at your door or fees that eat your earnings. More than 20 years later we've grown to 15 stores across New Zealand — still Kiwi owned and operated, still powered by the same community of people who believe your wardrobe should work harder for you.
Times change, styles change. People evolve and sometimes circle back. That's exactly how a well-made piece of clothing should behave too. We're here for every chapter of that cycle.
Every piece counts
The global fashion industry produces 92 million tonnes of waste every year. Doubling the life of a garment — just from one year to two — can cut emissions from clothing production and disposal by up to 24%. That's the math behind everything we do.
- 100k+ sellers nationwide
- 10,716 native trees planted across iwi and habitat restoration projects with Trees That Count
- Our tree panting is expected to absorb 2370 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere over 50 years
Where the clothes go next
Any clothing that doesn't sell or get collected automatically enters our Donation Program. You can also donate directly when you drop off. We average 350,000 items recycled annually — some are on-sold, some go straight to partner organisations who need them most.
This dual approach means we can support both community causes and environmental initiatives, while keeping clothing in circulation rather than landfill.
Donation Partners
By choosing our Donation Program you are supporting:
Trees That Count - We've donated to Trees That Count to aid the planting of 10,716 native trees across Aotearoa, and counting!
City Mission – Provide relief and pathways to those in desperate need, enabling long term well-being.
The Hospice Waikato – Ensuring community palliative care, that enhances the quality of life for those facing end of life and bereavement.
SPCA - SPCA helps over 30,000 animals in New Zealand every year. Together with our communities, SPCA has been protecting animals in need and improving animal welfare for over 150 years.
Paper Bag Princess - Supports local community projects, St Johns, The City Mission and Opportunity for Animals. This is a company owned outlet, with proceeds supporting cash donations to our major partner, Trees that Count.
St Johns - Providing frontline medical response and health care.
Opportunity for Animals - Fundraising for the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary in ōtaki to rescue animals in need.
Happiness House - Queenstown Community Support Centre, providing community activities and a place to connect, through to advocacy and support navigation.
Aunty Dana's Opshop - Raises funds for transgender support and advocacy organisation Gender Minorities Aotearoa - run by and for transgender people.
Pregnancy Choice - A voluntary non-profit that offers information and support to women facing an unexpected pregnancy.
Huha - An animal rescue working for the health and welfare of animals across New Zealand.
Waipuna Hospice - Provides compassionate care for those with life-limiting illnesses and supports their families.
Ngā mihi/ Thank you!
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