A bit strange to hit this chain bookstore with all the great bohemian shopping but I stopped in…read morehere for my postcards. Found them after asking the clerk for some help. Not a great selection but it was enough. Lots of retail priced books and magazines and greeting cards. [Review 478 of 2024 - 128 in New Zealand - 21510 overall]

Books in NZ are generally pricey but you'll often find specials on offer here - although they tend…read moreto be popular cookery books, gardening manuals etc. Whether you're after wrapping paper, the latest bestseller or a newly released DVD, this is a pretty good starting point. This store is pretty small compared to its posher cousin in Lambton Quay, and its selection is limited - so if you don't find what you're looking for here, take a stroll 15 minutes across town and chances are, they'll have what you're after.

Well priced shoe, bag repairs always done on time. The guy is really friendly and helpful. I've…read morebeen to other places and find him to be much more reliable.

One of the biggest bookstores in Wellington city, this branch of Whitcoulls offers a large…read moreselection of books, magazines, stationary, DVDs and office supplies across three different floors. The spacious building is attractively situated in Lambton Quay, the heart of Wellington's shopping district. Books in NZ are generally pricey but you'll often find specials on offer here - although they tend to be popular cookery books, gardening manuals etc. Whether you're after wrapping paper, the latest bestseller or a newly released DVD, this is a pretty good starting point.

Tons of cheap imported stuff including lots of stuff that isn't souvenirs. If you're looking for…read moreHalloween-style makeup, you'll find that here along with gift wrapping and costumes and all sorts. It's a crowded shop with more merchandise than they can easily fit on the shelves. Watch your self and look out for bargains. I found a nice display of ballcaps and purchased my "Kiwi" hat that I will wear for the rest of my trip to New Zealand and beyond. Prices are low. [Review 482 of 2024 - 132 in New Zealand - 21514 overall]

One of NZ's most popular and iconic prides, The Warehouse prides itself on being 100% Kiwi owned…read more It's also one of the few places in NZ that gives you a money-back guarantee. As for its products - well, take your chances! It's a parallel import heaven! They buy their stuff in bulk at discounted prices - and you never really know what you're going to find. One day you might come across an exercycle, the next some fishing tackle or cleaning detergent. It's truly random - and a lot of it isn't the best quality known to humanity - but at least you can get a refund if it breaks in the alloted timeframe! They also produce their own brand of clothing and sell loads of mainstream CDs and DVDs, games and toys at cheap prices. This particular version of the red shed isn't nearly as good as the ones in Paraparaumu, Porirua City or central Wellington. It's much smaller with a more limited range. But if you're popping into next door Woolies, you might want to nip in here and have a peek. The Warehouse's motto is where everyone gets a bargain - and even if you don't come out the door with what you bargained for, you can guarantee that you'll find something - even if it's random junk you never needed in the first place! Occasionally you really will pick up a useful bargain though.

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!

One of NZ's most popular and iconic prides, The Warehouse prides itself on being 100% Kiwi owned…read more It's also one of the few places in NZ that gives you a money-back guarantee. As for its products - well, take your chances! It's a parallel import heaven! They buy their stuff in bulk at discounted prices - and you never really know what you're going to find. One day you might come across an exercycle, the next some fishing tackle or cleaning detergent. It's truly random - and a lot of it isn't the best quality known to humanity - but at least you can get a refund if it breaks in the alloted timeframe! They also produce their own brand of clothing and sell loads of mainstream CDs and DVDs, games and toys at cheap prices. Their motto is where everyone gets a bargain - and even if you don't come out the door with what you bargained for, you can guarantee that you'll find something - even if it's random junk you never needed in the first place! Occasionally you really will pick up a useful bargain though.

Great shop. Has really good variety of well made products at reasonable prices. Their home wares…read moreespecially good. One odd thing in the menswear- lots of really big sizes but limited medium to small. Only real criticism is the check out. All self service and you get fed into a queue to wait. However if people waiting for a machine that takes cash the queue can get held up even when "card only" machines available. Also very few staff to help if issues arise.

Kmart is always open online with most products available for collection at store or home delivery…read more(always well packed and protected as I mainly shop online now in-store the products available cover most areas anyone would require. It's well set out and easy to find whatever you're interested in purchasing. Great store with helpful staff who can always point you in the right direction.