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 Upmarket, undercover shopping in the city |
21-25 Elliott Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 375 4960 http://www.atriumonelliott.co.nz |
As a fairly new building the Atrium offers the best in ambience and facilities, including escalators, lifts and a magnificently decorated dome over head. There is a range of exclusive shops for fashion and sports clothing, shoes, books, gifts, homeware and more. You will find Max, Sussan, amie*, George Harrison, Rebel Sport, Amazon, Dymocks, Andrea Biani, Higashi and The Great New Zealand Shop. The food hall on the ground floor is an excellent if rather busy place. One hour's free parking with a shopping receipt is available in the Crowne Plaza Hotel parking building, entrance off Albert Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Queen Street and Browns Bay |
162 Queen Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 303 1879 http://www.camera-camera.com |
If you are looking to purchase a camera, or camera accessories, this is the place. This recently refurbished store stocks everything related to cameras. This is where many professionals buy their camera bodies and lenses, not to mention flash units and filters. It is not, however, a pro-shop. They have the full range from the "point-and-click", to the latest professional digital SLR. The staff is willing and able to help with any queries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality supplies and art books |
4 Gillies Avenue Newmarket Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 520 4466 |
This well-established store provides high-quality art and design supplies to professionals, students and the general public. With a wide range of colored papers and cards, and matching envelopes of many designs, they have one of the most comprehensive selections in the country. They are stockists of preferred brands of artist paint, pigment and drawing pencils, as well as a range of easels, drafting boards and other more substantial requirements. They have a variety of art magazines and books available, and information on exhibitions and workshops. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For all your photographic needs |
175 Great North Road Ponsonby Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 303 2148 http://www.photowarehouse.co.nz |
Anyone with the slightest interest in photography will enjoy the Photo Warehouse Mega Store. It has everything; professional and amateur cameras and accessories, digital technology, darkroom supplies, light-boxes, film, paper, archiving materials, books, even lighting equipment and enlargers. A range of second-hand cameras and video equipment is also available. The friendly staff is always willing to advise and assist. Limited parking is available at the front of the building. An additional branch is at Queen Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Photographic supplies |
86 Parnell Road Parnell Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 379 0051 http://www.progear.co.nz |
With reportedly the largest range of new and used photographic equipment in the country, this Parnell-based company should have what you need. It is frequented by many of Auckland's leading professionals, as well as interested amateurs. The shop stocks cameras and lenses, enlargers, bags, tripods, lighting equipment, filters, vests, film and paper. In the second-hand department, there is often some treasure to be found. The staff are friendly, helpful and, most importantly, fully conversant with and experienced in the photographic industry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Professional Colour Laboratories (PCL) |
86 Parnell Road, Parnell 30 Karaka Street, Newton Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 309 8090 http://www.pcl.co.nz |
This company has been a leader in the photographic industry for many years, and is currently leading the way into digital technology. It is the choice of many professionals, from Auckland and beyond, and of many amateurs and students. The two digital LED printers provide the finest quality prints available today, and their photographic murals are reportedly even better. They provide the full range of printing services, including two-hour develop and print. The shop is well stocked with professional and consumer films, batteries and other essentials. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Well-stocked, huge range |
81 Parnell Rise Parnell Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 377 0302 |
If it has anything to do with art, and you need it, they'll have it. Whether it be paints, brushes, paper, charcoal, matt boards, framing supplies, crayons, canvases, pencils, or art books - you should find it here. The expertly knowledgeable staff are very helpful and like to see a satisfied customer. The store is frequented by professional artists, graphic designers, and others in similar industries. It is handily located only three minutes from Queen Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |