Opportunity for Animals

The Opportunity for Animals op-shops are charity stores fundraising for animals in need and a project of the Animal Protection Society.

We sell good quality secondhand clothing and household goods. The Opportunity for Animals stores support the continuing running of the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary in Otaki. The Sanctuary is a safe space, rehabilitating abused, injured and neglected nonhuman animals – both native and introduced. Every day, hundreds of thousands of animals suffer pain and fear in intensive farms, stockyards and sla

20/09/2024

We've got a SALE on pants and skirts! $4 each at both our Newtown and Miramar locations. Today, tomorrow, and Sunday only! Normal prices will resume Monday.

Opening hours are as follows:
Today until 5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-2pm

Please note the sale does not apply to jeans.

Photos from Opportunity for Animals's post 14/09/2024

We've got lots of new dresses available at both our opshops! We are easing into more of our warmer weather stock now that spring is here. So stop by and grab yourself a new sun dress for the summer 🌞👗

Both Newtown and Miramar Opportunity for Animals are open 10am-2pm today!

Photos from Opportunity for Animals's post 06/09/2024

We've got NEW postcards! Featuring some of the animals of the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary Ōtaki 💜

These postcards are available at both shops, and as with all of our sales, the money raised will go directly to helping the sanctuary animals 😊

Photos from Opportunity for Animals's post 31/08/2024

Our staff pick of the day is this vibrant, floral jumpsuit 💙💚🩷💜

Both locations are open 10am-2pm today! Drop by and wrap up your weekend with some fun thrift finds 🛍

Photos from Opportunity for Animals's post 23/08/2024

SALE today! Both locations! Open until 4pm 🥳

Menswear: each item is $4
Kids clothes: 3 items for $1

23/08/2024

We are having a SALE tomorrow/Saturday!!!!!!

Both our Newtown and Miramar locations will be having reduced prices on menswear and kids clothing!

Menswear: all items $4 each

Kids clothes: three items for $1

We will be open normal hours tomorrow, 10am-4pm. Drop by early to get a first look at all of the sale items 🙌👕👔

Photos from Opportunity for Animals's post 22/08/2024

Staff pick of the day is this cute, fun cardigan! 🩵💚💛🩷

Photos from Opportunity for Animals's post 16/08/2024

Staff pick of the day is this lovely velvet dress! We've got plenty of dresses, $9-$15, at both shops. They are a top seller so we are constantly restocking more to keep the racks as full as possible 👗💃

Photos from Opportunity for Animals's post 12/08/2024

We did a bit of rearranging at our Miramar shop to make room for more jerseys! We have filled the extra racks with all new jerseys, so come by tomorrow and be the first to take a look! Prices range from $7-$10 😊

Photos from Opportunity for Animals's post 11/08/2024

Staff pick of the day! Fun patterned blouses 🙌🩷 Plenty of other tops between $6 and $8 to be found at both locations 🛍

09/08/2024

We are fully stocked with new winter jackets at both our Newtown and Miramar shops! Stop in for some great finds to help keep you warm and cozy ✨️

27/06/2024

Both our Newtown and Miramar shops will be OPEN today! Please note the slightly reduced hours of 10am-4pm. Both shops were restocked with loads of great items yesterday, so come on by and get the first look!

21/06/2024

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Did you know that most of the people you see working in our shops are volunteers? Thanks to our hardworking team we are able to keep our shops open 7 days a week and continuously restock lots of great clothing, books, housewares, and bric-a-brac.

We'd like to say a huge thank you to our volunteers for all of their hard work! Your dedication greatly contributes to our success and allows us to raise crucial funds for all of the lovely rescued animals at the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary Ōtaki 💜

14/06/2024

TOMORROW ONLY! Select dresses at our Newtown location will be marked down to $1 only!!! We are open our regular hours, 10am to 4pm so drop by and find yourself a $1 dress, or two! 💜

Photos from Opportunity for Animals's post 17/05/2024

We are excited to share two events happening next week!

On Friday 24th May you can attend Radio Pirates! This event is specifically being put on to support our shops and provide fundraising for The Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary 💕

On Saturday 25th May our shop will have a stall at the Vintage & Retro Fair! We will have a collection of vintage items for sale specifically selected by our shop manager 😊

Be sure to check them out if you are in Wellington!

24/04/2024

Both our Newtown and Miramar shops will be open from 1-5pm tomorrow! We will be closed in the morning for Anzac Day but there will be plenty of great new stock available in the afternoon 😊

17/03/2024

We have some vegan baking for sale at our Newtown location, today only!!! These tasty treats are leftover from our pride fundraiser yesterday, and we are selling them at discounted prices. All money raised goes to helping the animals at the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary 😊

04/03/2024

Newtown shop before and after!

We had a huge sale at our shop on Sunday as part of Newtown Fair, which helped us clear out all our old stock. Then a lovely team of volunteers worked to fully restock everything so that we could reopen today with ALL NEW STOCK! Newtown is open until 5pm today so drop in to get a first look at our newly restocked clothing, kitchenware, bric-a-brac, books, toys and more!

Photos from Opportunity for Animals's post 03/03/2024

Our Newtown shop is closed today but will reopen tomorrow with 100% brand new stock! As part of our clear out we have loads of free books, kitchenware, and bric-a-brac right outside our shop that is free to take!

Please note we will also not be taking donations today so that we have the chance to get organised and make the shop beautiful for when we reopen tomorrow!

05/02/2024

Both our shops are open tomorrow 10-2pm!

Photos from Opportunity for Animals's post 06/12/2023

Did you know that Opportunity for Animals is now on instagram!? If you would like to receive our updates and announcements over on that platform then give us a follow!

https://instagram.com/opportunity4animals

Photos from Opportunity for Animals's post 14/11/2023

We are having a SALE this coming Saturday! Both our Miramar and Newtown locations will be selling all pants and shorts for $3 each. We will have loads of other great stock out as well so drop by and find a deal! Both shops will be open 10am-4pm 😊

23/06/2023

Happy ! We would like say a huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible shop volunteers! Without them, we would not be able to keep our shops stocked and opened. Their time and dedication is what allows us to continue raising essential funds for the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary 😊

12/06/2023

Happening in Newtown Shop tomorrow!

28/05/2023

Double Denim this Tuesday only in the Newtown store.
JEANS $4!!!

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Opportunity for Animals Shop Open Hours and addresses:

Newtown Opportunity for Animals op-shop:
9.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday
10am – 4pm Saturday
10am - 1pm Sunday, Newtown only
162 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington


  • Ph: 04 389 3891
  • Miramar Opportunity for Animals op-shop:
    9.30 – 5pm Monday to Friday
    10am – 4pm Saturday

    Address


    Riddiford St, Newtown/Miramar Avenue, Miramar
    Wellington
    6021

    Opening Hours

    Monday 9:30am - 5pm
    Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
    Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
    Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
    Friday 9:30am - 5pm
    Saturday 10am - 4pm
    Sunday 10am - 1pm

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