The Undercurrent

Located on Tory Street in the heart of Wellington's Te Aro, The Undercurrent is a cosy, character-filled secondhand bookshop with a creative spirit and a love of literature, art and music. Spread across a multi-roomed underground space, its shelves are home to an eclectic collection of around 12,000 books, with particular interests in New Zealand poetry, art, literary fiction, classics and beautifully illustrated rare and vintage editions. More than just a place to browse for books, The Undercurrent is also a lively cultural venue, with its own performance stage and a regular programme of live jazz, folk and blues, poetry readings, open-mic nights, author conversations and book launches. Whether visitors are searching for a literary treasure or looking to enjoy an evening of live entertainment, The Undercurrent offers a welcoming space where books and the arts come together.