The currency in New Caledonia is the CFP franc (XPF), not the Australian or New Zealand dollar. The central shopping district runs along rue de Verdun and the streets around Place des Cocotiers, with a mix of French chains and local boutiques. The municipal market on the waterfront is the best place for local crafts and produce. For Pacific island designs in clothing and beachwear, the small boutiques around Anse Vata carry work by local designers.