Smith & Caughey’s to auction shop fittings and surplus stock

Thursday 10 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 10 Jul 2025, 5:45pm

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The closed Auckland department store Smith & Caughey’s is auctioning its remaining fixtures and inventory next week. Items for sale include clothing racks, gold mannequins, and decorations from its Santa's Grotto, such as a sleigh. The store ceased trading on 15 June after 145 years.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 10 Jul 2025, 4:00pm

   Smith & Caughey’s auctions fittings: Santa sleigh among decor, surplus inventory for sale (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 10 Jul 2025, 4:27pm

   Santa’s sleigh up for grabs from $40k in Smith and Caughey’s auction (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 10 Jul 2025, 5:45pm

   Santa's sleigh and golden mannequins: Smith & Caughey's auction off fixtures and stock (opens in new tab)