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 Buy, sell, trade, loan |
Pioneer Plaza Henderson Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 836 6122 |
This store buys, sells, trades and loans quality goods. It has a good, wide range of small appliances (televisions, videos, stereos, and smaller) and a more limited selection of whiteware. There are also sporting goods, power and hand tools, a lot of jewelery, car stereos, camera equipment, video game consoles and games, and much, much more. There are also a few brand new items. This is also the place to come for some quick cash. However, they stop buying half an hour before the store closes and not on Sundays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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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Duty free stockists |
Downtown Shopping Centre 11-19 Customs Street West Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 375 0100 |
This is the place for the discerning cigar smoker, or someone with great wads of cash to spend. Yes, it is expensive, but the cigars are of exceptional quality and there is nothing quite like a fine hand rolled Cuban. As well as cigars from Cuba, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Honduras, they also sell humidors and other essentials. All stock is kept in strictly controlled humidity and temperature conditions, and is 100% guaranteed. Mail or internet orders are taken from their regular worldwide clients as well as locals. Duty free is also available to travelers. NOTE: New Zealand law prevents tobacco being sold to anybody under the age of 18. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quirky or classic homewares |
277 Broadway (outside on Broadway) Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (09) 522 1270 |
This is one pleasant smelling store! It is packed full of beautiful gifts for the home. They have furnishings, decorations, candles, teddy bears, ceramics, dinner sets and more. Anyone would be pleased to receive a gift from Living and Giving. Many items are suitable for men, who can be hard to buy for. And the smell? Go and find out for yourself. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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CDs Tapes Recordings of all sorts |
15 Queen's Arcade Queen Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 379 0444 http://www.marbecks.co.nz |
Marbecks is THE place to go for music and recordings in Auckland! There are several shops tucked away down Queen's Arcade offering everything from a large selection of classical music, to pop, rock, jazz, folk, ethnic, world music, trendy and traditional music. One of the shops specialises in videos, DVD and Playstation titles. The staff is a mine of information, and offers friendly and helpful service. Check out the web site for online orders and courier service. Additional branch: 164 Queen Street +64 (0)9 358 0344 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Booksellers and stationers |
332 Ponsonby Road Ponsonby Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 376 3905 http://www.paperplus.co.nz |
Paper Plus stocks a blend of books, stationery, cards, magazines and gift lines. The stores operate under a cooperative franchise structure and each store adapts to suit local needs. There are some 23 branches around Auckland and 80 branches nationwide. Many stores incorporate a Post Shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine stationery and cards |
217 Parnell Road Parnell Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 379 7579 |
A boutique stationers, this store has a high-quality range of stylish and refined Italian papers, cards and stationery gifts. Also available are seals and wax, ink bottles and calligraphic quills reminiscent of yesteryear. They are both functional and beautiful. If you are after attractive packaging, you will find gift boxes and cases in a variety of sizes to complement the stationery designs. You can also purchase leather-bound books suitable for journals or photo albums. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Piano Traders |
90 Mt Eden Rd Mt Eden Auckland 1024 New Zealand +649 6389044 or Tollfree in NZ: 0800 505 003 http://www.pianotraders.co.nz/ |
Piano Traders and The Print Music Shop have been long established in Mount Eden, providing generations of musicians with print music, as well as a wide selection of pianos, digital pianos, keyboards, guitars and a full range of instrument accessories. Their range of printed music is truly awesome, and if something you want is not in stock they'll try to find it. The staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about things musical. Plenty of parking is available around the area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Two floors of specialty shops in historic arcade |
Queen & Customs Sts Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 358 1777 |
Queen's Arcade is a delightful piece of old Auckland history. It has fashioned itself into an interesting collection of specialist boutique shops. Here you will find Decor Cakes, The Pipe Centre, The Ballet Barre, War Souvenirs, King of Cards (cards and comics), Birkenstock Shoes, Homeworks (haberdashery and handcraft supplies) and Upstairs Antiques, to name a few. The Arcade has been elegantly refurbished. Early wrought-iron roof trusses and glazed roofing allow light to filter downwards over the interior. Patio Licensed Cafe looks out over Queen Street. There are a couple of coffee bars at the other end of the arcade. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Irene Wood |
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Buy, sell and trade music |
438 Queen Street Auckland Central Auckland 91285 New Zealand +64 (0)9 302 3940 http://www.realgroovy.co.nz |
Opened in 1981, this cavernous store prides itself on offering the biggest range of music in New Zealand. It is particularly popular with musicians because of this, and also thanks to its range of music-related clothing and a notice board that helps promote bands and connect musicians. Not only are there stacks of CDs and tapes, but also videos, DVDs, computer games and accessories, and an eclectic range of books and magazines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Major fashion and food hall |
Corner of Lake Road & Anzac Street Takapuna Auckland 1309 New Zealand |
Shore City Galleria is a spacious and popular shopping centre in Takapuna, the largest retail centre on the Shore. It is identified as a principal centre for fashion clothing with many well known labels available. There are of course plenty of other shops here too such as shoes, pharmacy, homewares, hardware, music, gifts, and a Farmers department store attached. What is not inside the Galleria will doubtless be outside nearby in the street. The new food court on the lower floor is attractively laid out and offers a great range of food types for substantial and inexpensive meals and snacks, or just coffee. A large carpark beside the Galleria has direct enclosed access into the shopping center. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bibles, music and topical books |
15 Marewa Road Greenlane Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 529 2361 |
Located on the edge of a church carpark, and across the road from a supermarket, this Christian book and music shop will always have plenty of parking. Bibles, commentaries and inspirational books adorn the shelves in the main area, while two smaller rooms are devoted to a diverse range of Christian music. A good selection of bible studies and devotional books are available. The counseling, marriage, and family sections are also very good. It is only five minutes south of downtown Auckland on the motorway. 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 |
