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 In the city's cultural heart |
65 Victoria Street Central Library Mezzanine Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 1730 |
Situated on the mezzanine floor of the Central Library, BAM specialises in publications from New Zealand and overseas authors. The range includes travel, design, art and literary books as well as a quality children's selection. Also sells jazz, classical and world music, and sponsors literary and art events. There is often a sale table out the front that is worth looking out for. And do not overlook the great magazine collection - you will find one that would be a perfect accompaniment to a latte in the neighbouring cafe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Latest chart toppers |
83 Cuba Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 385 4450 |
This popular compact disc store has all the latest chart toppers plus a huge collection of Maori music and beer drinking songs. There are regular specials on offer with lots of compact discs going at half price. Whether your tastes run to pop, rock or classical jazz, you are sure to find something to appeal here. Located in the heart of Wellington's lively Cuba Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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24-hour convenience store |
107 Manners Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 801 8669 http://www.citystop.co.nz/ |
If you run out of cigarettes outside of normal retail shopping hours do not panic. Just pop down to this centrally located convenience store which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Apart from cigarettes you will find an enormous range of items from aspirins and bandaids, to magazines and takeaways. There are also fresh flowers, wines, personal hygiene items and hole-in-the wall banking. The store is large, modern, well-lit and the staff friendly and helpful. Located on Manners Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine cigars |
1A Post Office Square Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 472 3981 |
If you enjoy a fine cigar this central city tobacconist/newsagents has a great selection. There are Cuban, Dominican and Dutch cigars as well as many other assorted varieties. Prices vary widely for a Robert Burns Black Watch to a Cohiba Robustos. The store also features regular specials like boxes of Amigos and a range of sundry items including pipes, pouches, lighters and cigarette cases. You will find these delights housed in a prominent free standing building in the middle of Post Office Square, adjacent to the Wellington waterfront. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialist CD store |
55 Cuba Street James Smith Corner Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 4088 |
This specialist compact disc store offers a huge range of compact discs and tapes. There is something for all musical tastes including reggae, classical, folk, New Zealand music and a surprisingly large selection of international discs. You will find plenty of singles, collections and all the latest releases at competitive prices. The service is excellent and the staff is friendly and helpful. You will find it, in contemporary-style refurbished premises, at ground level in the centrally located James Smith Corner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Service with a smile |
Midland Park Lambton Quay Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 472 2820 |
Magnetix is the best place in town to buy the morning paper - you are unlikely to get a warmer welcome anywhere. As well as the friendly staff, there is a wonderful array of magazines, attractively laid out on wall and free-standing shelves. Other services are also provided. You can buy your stamps and phone cards here, pick up a postcard or an airport read and even grab an early morning coffee to get the day under way. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stationery and more |
Lambton Square 180 Lambton Quay Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 0088 / +64 4 262 2486 (National Office) http://www.paperplus.co.nz/ |
This busy downtown stationers and book store lives up to its name. As well as paper, pens, diaries and an assortment of stationery items, there are magazines, books, toys and lots of bric-a-brac, which makes for interesting browsing. You will also find a huge range of cards for every occasion. Located on the ground floor of Wellington's modern Lambton Square arcade with five other stores throughout the Wellington region. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Buy, sell or swap |
250 Cuba Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 385 2020 http://www.realgroovy.co.nz/ |
This large store buys, sells or swaps LPs, CDs, tapes and videos. Here you will find aisles and aisles of rare and hard-to-find titles as well as teach-yourself music manuals, entertainment industry and art books, Sony Playstation games and more. If it is entertainment related then chances are you will find it here. Located at the upper end of Wellington's lively Cuba Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New, used and rare items |
183 Cuba Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 385 1330 http://www.slowboatrecords.co.nz/ |
This independent store deals in new and used compact discs, records, tapes and videos. From 50s and 60s records to current releases, you will find a wide choice from pop/rock and classical to techno and soul. The store specialises in hard-to-find and deleted titles; you can pick up rare items such as a signed compact disc of Split Enz's Australian release of "Mental Notes". The store provides an international delivery service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic jewellery |
2 Willis Street Corner of Willis Street & Lambton Quay Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 472 5194 http://www.stewartdawsons.co.nz/ |
You will find the best in classic jewellery at this well-known jeweller with a reputation for quality. From exquisite gold to cultured pearls and diamonds, it is an Aladdin's cave of treasures. They also stock the latest ladies' and gents' watches including brand names like Longines, Gucci and Tissot. Prices range from expensive (for a pair of quality sterling silver drop earrings, for instance) to priceless (for an 18 carat gold ring inset with a Belgian-cut 50 carat diamond). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Low priced stationery |
160 Victoria Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 801 9152 http://www.warehousestationery... |
This superstore, located on the fringe of the central city, has a huge range of stock at permanently discounted prices. From pens and paper to printer accessories, whatever your stationery requirements are, chances are you will find it here. You will also find some of the lowest prices in Wellington as well as friendly staff only too happy to help with any queries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Used and new discs |
11 Hardy Street Waterloo Wellington 6009 New Zealand +64 4 570 2515 |
Situated in a small suburban shopping centre 30 minutes from downtown Wellington this immaculate store will source any hard to get compact discs, videos and tapes. They import from Europe and the USA if not available locally. In stock they have a range of new and used musical recordings, videos and vinyls. The New Zealand record catalogue is especially impressive. Collectors maybe interested to know some overseas records issued in New Zealand are now rare and unique. Review © 2007, Wcities |
