This florist is amazing! I ordered flowers off their website from Florida, and they were…read moredelivered, fresh and beautiful, literally 2 hours later. I highly recommend!

I ordered a large bouquet of flowers from the U.S. for my aunt who lives in Auckland. The flowers…read morearrived in a timely fashion, were very fresh, and most importantly, she loved them! When I called to place the order, the assistant made placing the order very easy. I highly recommend them!

This is my favourite florist! I buy flowers regularly for home and business. I use to live nearby…read morethis particular florist for a wee while and knew straight away that these guys were the ones to stick too. They are really friendly, helpful and have very competitive prices. The flowers are very beautifully arranged in bunches if you need something pre-done and ready for a special occasion, or there is an ample selection available that you can have made up at your request; or buy a bunch of random bits and pieces and arrange for yourself at home if you want to get creative. The flowers have also been consistently fresh, so quality is guaranteed. They have another store in Henderson, 229 Lincoln Road, according to their business card, but I have not been in there yet, so cannot review that one until then!

Paid another visit to Maten this week looking for flowers to mark an important birthday in the…read morefamily. Like a lot of people, I don't always know exactly what I want ahead of time, so it's good to be able to see and discuss the flowers in stock, to have a chance to appreciate the colours first hand and to hear any advice or recommendations. I keep going back because I really appreciate their very friendly and professional service and of course, the beautiful arrangements that family members get to enjoy for many days.

From the owner: Maten Floral Design is a leading Auckland Flower Shop.Our experienced florists will create unique…read moreflower arrangements with their artistic flair for all occasions. In the survey conducted by Consumer Magazine in April 2009, Maten Floral Design scored the highest rating of 95%. We supply fresh cut flowers, bouquets, arrangements, gift baskets and other products, like indoor plants, balloons, soft toys, chocolates. We do flower delivery national wide and overseas.

I'm just going to put it out there - I LOVE Florists. For starters, who doesn't love being…read moresurprised with a big bunch of fresh flowers! Noone, that who. Whether is a birthday, anniversary or just to tell someone that you're thinking of them, they are perfect for every occasion. On top of this fresh flowers do wonders in a room. I genuinely find I am happier when i've got a bunch in a vase. Ok, so now that I have voiced my love of flowers, let's talk about Roses specifically. Roses is as good as a local florist gets. Firstly, their staff are super knowledgable, helpful and they listen to what you want. Secondly, they always have a gorgeous range of flowers and a couple of unique plants. And thirdly, their card range is legit! On my most recent visit I also discovered that they have those washable paper bag/pot type things, you know the ones that you see in all the trendy cafes these days. I got a white one with big black crosses and have put a large orchid in it - looks wonderful! Unfortunately, Roses is a bit of a trek for me but if you live in the area and are looking for a florist this should mos def be your no. 1 port of call.

I was organising a pageant for the African community in Auckland as part of a fundraising…read moreinitiative for the African Welfare. Everything was running smoothly until it hit me that I hadn't ordered any flowers for the winners. All I had done was write budget that included 3 bouquets of flowers for $50. With the amount I was willing to spend, I wasn't expecting anything amazing. I ended up calling Roses on Friday afternoon to arrange 3 bouquets to be picked up on Saturday at 2pm. I told the florist to surprise me and just give me what they could. On saturday, the day of the pageant I got so overwhelmed I forgot to pick up the flowers. Thankfully I got a call and when I explained I wouldn't make it to the florist before it closed, the florist offered to leave the flowers at the shop next door to be picked up and I could leave the money there. When the flowers finally arrived to the venue, they where so beautiful and I could not believe I had only spent $50.

This is a darling florist and gift shop in the heart of the Village and one that gets my business…read morewhen I need to say it with flowers. I just love coming here and taking a big breath to smell the sweet scent of fresh flowers. There is always an array of fresh ready-made bunches to pick from, or if I need something a bit more special, Judy will put it together on the spot, gift wrapped with a bow of course! Featuring local artists, the flower shop also doubles as a gift shop with earring, necklaces, bracelets and little objects of beauty for you to purchase. Their outdoor display is really eye-catching and screams out vibrant colours whether it is cushions, beach bags or furniture. Fairy Flowers provide corporate flowers and do an amazing job with wedding floristry. Be patient because their website is under construction.

A very dedicated florist team that even fulfills your wishes. Even if you order from abroad across…read morethe Pacific to order birthday flowers for a friend/friends in Auckland, that's no problem. The team does their best with several delivery attempts to hand over the flowers personally. The flower bouquets are very lovingly designed and have such bright colors that you can't miss the joy afterwards. The prices for the flower bouquets are also moderate and not too expensive.

My boyfriend is a fan of stopping off here on his way home from work to pick up a bunch of flowers…read more(namely when he's done something wrong...ahem!!) but they offer a good selection, a friendly service (the owner is lovely) and there's always a park outside. It's on the footsteps of the Kingsland train station so if you catch the train home these ways there's no excuse not to stop in and sample the blooms.

I was walking down Ponsonby Road the other day and as I passed through the Three Lamps shopping…read morecentre I was drawn to this florist. The flower arrangements were beautiful. Just a tiny store, most of Ponsonby Flowers' flowers are displayed on the street. And I love it. The arrangements brighten up the entire block of shops and definitely work to attract customers! Sunflowers, gerberas, tulips, roses - Ponsonby Flowers has a great variety of flowers available and the prices are really reasonable. Plus, the couple that own it are absolutely lovely. When I stopped to smell the roses - literally - the woman came out of the store and stood with me chatting about the nice weather and her favourite flowers. She was delightful, and it was obvious she has a genuine interest in flowers and enjoys her job - something that can't be said by many. Next time you're after a bouquet of fresh beautiful flowers, go to Ponsonby Flowers. They can help you put together a lovely arrangement, it won't cost you an arm and a leg and you'll have a delightful conversation with the owners. Ponsonby Flowers is the complete package!

Very friendly and helpful staff, who will create a nice bouquet from the flowers on display.read more

Flying Saucers is such a cool little gift store. In the midst of all the crap you can buy in a mall…read moreit's a place with really high quality novelty gifts and some nice jewelry too. But it does come with a price. It's quite an expensive store and even things that are kind of disposable (like novelty bachelorette/bachelor night stuff etc) are sold at a premium price. But it's actually one of the very few places where you can find different, fun stuff. I really like their greeting cards too, there are quite a few funny novelty ones and they're always a bit of a laugh to look through. If you're trying to find a fun gift for someone who's hard to shop for or one of those people who kind of have everything they need, this is the shop to go to.