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 Home appliance and electronics |
164 Moorhouse Avenue City Central Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 379 8022 |
One of New Zealand's largest chains in home appliances. Bond & Bond has a large selection of whiteware, home entertainment systems and computers. The showroom is set-up for the customer so they can easily test or observe the masses of goods available. The chain even pledges to match any advertised price of a competitor. This, with their flexible hire purchase schemes and trade-in offers, makes for pleasant shopping. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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High-profile computer retailer |
155 Montreal Street Central City Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 371 5840 http://www.computercity.co.nz/ |
One of the higher profile computer stores in town, Computer City is a branch of the Noel Leeming appliance chain. It does a brisk business in name-brand, home-computer packages to less technically-oriented customers. In this large, bright store there are also computer peripherals, associated consumables, and a large software section where there is often something up and running on a PC for you to try out. The staff is well trained. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Electronic goods and gadgets |
Corner Colombo and St Asaph Streets Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 366 2703 / +64 0800 37 3347 (Freephone New Zealand) http://www.dse.co.nz |
Of Australian origin, this chain has stores throughout Australia and New Zealand, selling all manner of electronic components, as well as computer and telecommunications equipment. Here, high-tech goods are accessible to everyone. Items are logically grouped and clearly priced, with only one of each on display, making comparison shopping easy. The staff is friendly, lively and knowledgeable. Take care--there are a lot of fun gadgets and software here! There are additional branches at Papanui, Manchester Street, and Riccarton. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Your entire home needs |
Corner Colombo Street & Moorhouse Avenue Central City Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 353 2440 |
The store basically comprises of two areas. The first section is the furniture and bedding department. Here you will find any item needed to furnish your home from lounge suites to drapes. The second area is the electronics and appliance section, where you will find home appliances and home entertainment equipment plus computers and software. The store is practically divided with the staff specifically trained in their area. Parking at Harvey Norman is no problem, with plenty of space allocated for customers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnum Mac |
21-23 Carlyle Street Sydenham Christchurch 8002 New Zealand +64 (0)3 366 5454 http://www.magnummac.co.nz/ |
Magnum Mac is the only retail outlet in Christchurch dedicated to Apple computers. The head office of a national chain of stores, it is a good choice for the domestic customer--not only can you browse before you buy, they have an attractive catalogue, and even an email list to keep you informed of the latest offers. As this company is an authorized Apple repairer, Magnum Mac is the place to call for after-sales service and technical support. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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No-frills PC hardware |
414 Moorhouse Avenue City Central Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 366 8418 http://www.pcu.co.nz/ |
Personal Computer stores come and go at an alarming rate, but these guys have been on the scene for some years now. What they are doing right is providing a no-frills service, supplying PC hardware at rock bottom prices. Visit this spartan store and you get the impression they have just moved in. You will not find much on display - if you are a nervous computer purchaser this place is not for you. Make a selection from the current price list, comprising both individual components and PC's Unlimited's own made-up systems. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Major brands and good advice |
Moorhouse Avenue City Central Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 983 3449 / +64 0800 94 8888 (Freephone New Zealand) http://www.powerstore.co.nz/ |
This is the flagship store of this South Island home appliance chain. Here in spacious, well-laid out surroundings you can look over the major brands of kitchen and domestic appliances, white goods, audio-visual and computer equipment. The Fisher and Paykel brand is a particular specialty. Convincing advice and information is sometimes hard to get from appliance retailers, but at Powerstore you will not be disappointed. Other Christchurch stores are located at Riccarton Mall, The Palms Shopping Centre, and Wairakei Road. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Canterbury shopping district icon |
550 Colombo Street Central City Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 983 3000 http://www.smithscity.co.nz |
Christchurch's largest and most complete department store, Smith's City, is effectively split up into four divisions each with its own area of expertise. The areas defined are Sports and Camping, Do-It-Yourself, Home Furniture and Appliances and the repair centre. Every item imaginable is available from Smiths City. The store even has a second hand and clearance outlet on its third floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
