Tucked behind St Lukes Church in a small side street off Patea's main Egmont St route is the Op Shop.
The shop is set up within the church hall and for shoppers it is a space with four small winding rooms filled with old treasures.
Ardent volunteers John Hill and Judi Cole say the atmosphere is tranquil and welcoming.
The shop is open three days a week from 10am to midday and is never without people coming to look and buy, they said.
People in Patea love the history and story of their region and they support everything local, John said.