Very nice little gift and coffee shop. Loads of handmade souvenirs and tasty coffee. We found that…read moreshop on our way to the Putangueria Pinnacles - by accident. It was lovely!

Loved IKO IKO! So many jelly cats and the staff was amazing. Such a cute store I wish we had them…read morein the US.

A cute little store off of Cuba St! They had a variety of knickknacks, ranging from NZ made stuff…read moreto desktop keepsakes. My favorite part of the store was their card selections. They had a really unique variety and loved the ones depicting outstanding female figures at the register! Fun place with friendly staff and great posters on the wall.

Baby on the Move is New Zealand owned and operated. They offer a range of baby products which can…read morebe purchased online. Some items, like car seats and capsules are also available on hire. My sister-in-law bought an Agility Carrier from here recently and it was super comfortable and convenient - no clips or buckles, doesn't require wrapping and the soft stretchy fabric, with its breathable back panel means baby's weight is evenly distributed. The Agility Carrier is machine washable too! I love anything that's NZ owned and operated but add topnotch customer service and a great range of innovative products to the equation, and I become an even bigger fan!

This was a great store. In addition to standard foodstuff, there is a wide range of specialty…read morefoods to choose from, many of which are local.Would highly recommend.

Emporium upstairs has lotsa kitchen stuff. Caters to hospo…read moreindustry and foodies. Not bargain pricing model, but real deal pro gear and interesting knick knacks. Downstairs foodhall expensive but again some gourmet stuff and a nice vibe. Warehouse food area is fair to middling prices mixed occasionally a good deal. Wine store is the star of the show. Extensive nz selection from all regions prices good. 5 food trucks in the car park still free for an hour plus whilst u wander on the premises. Loo for customers out of order not a good look. Used to be a solid 5 star and must do when in Welly. Slipped to a 4 minus. Recommended though.

I am a total addict to Palmers Garden Centre in Plimmerton. I started my addiction to plants and…read moregarden about four months ago when a woman named Kim helped me to vision what it would be like to own a Vegepod. She helped me think about the size, she gave me great advice on the soil to buy, the Perlite to fill in, etc. Her advice was spot on with the Vegepod people's advice. She helped me to think through what to plant, and encouraged me to try out planting potatoes. I have become a frequent flyer at Palmers because of Kim's work and I feel really good about my growing green thumb (and all the advice she gives me everytime I come in - which is, gulp, 2-3 times per week). The Rewards program at Palmers makes up for the slightly higher price you will pay on some things. Then you will find that other things are competitive with what you would pay at Mitre10 and Bunnings. Another shout out goes to Richard, the owner and the other staff who help me diagnose leaf/pest issues with all the things I bring in. Great place that I couldn't recommend more highly. Worth every penny.

Not impressed at all. Was told any menu food would take 1 hour, and any cabinet food would take 30…read moreminutes...had no choice but to walk out. You can't tell me it takes 30 minutes to heat some premade food and deliver it to the table. Won't be going back. A total shamozal.

What a great place! There are other nice antique stores on…read moreTinakori Road in Thorndon, but most are a little on the pricey side -- either a small amount of expensive stock, or tons of ceramics and bric-a-brac. They're all worth a visit, but Memory Lane strikes the right balance, and is the best of the bunch! Lots of antiques and vintage, nicely displayed and easy to see and touch. Very reasonable prices on everything, and the owner and staff are super friendly, helpful and a pleasure to deal with. Got some cool ephemera, a fantastic book, and a beautiful old box. Can't wait to go back and see what else I can find :)

Lots of classic Kiwiana here. The store is tiny, but look carefully, there's something for…read moreeveryone. Came away with a 1950s scrapbook of the Royal visit and a jewellery box made of native woods. The store assistant was real helpful. You want to come to a place like this instead of the nonsense souvenirs you'll find in the airport or at Te Papa

Crabtree & Evelyn produce some of the most beautiful bath and body care products on the planet!…read moreInspired by the 17th Century British Botanist John Evelyn, the company continues to draw upon that heritage today. They combine natures best with the secrets of modern science to make everyday cleansing rituals a totally pleasurable experience. Even Cleopatra would have ditched her ritualistic milk baths, if she had discovered their heritage soaps! The Wellington store is no bigger than a dolls house but they do offer a nice range of beautifully displayed Crabtree & Evelyn products.

Excellent array of high quality jewellery. So good quality and good value for new…read more They also design and remake jewellery so I took in some old rings of my mothers to make into one new design. The staff were excellent, they listened and came up with a design I loved. At that point they then quoted a price - which was enormous! Almost 5 times what I had expected - and that was to use all the stones and gold I had provided. I know that the finished ring would have been spectacular but I wasnt prepared to pay that much. I went to another jeweller who is making the ring at a fraction of the cost and a similar design. They explained to me what elements I had wanted that would push the price up, and consulted on how to get the best value and final product. If village goldsmiths had down the same and consulted further I would have had them make it. So a great start, a great design but too costly and a missed opportunity to help me further and make the sale.