I have visited Egg numerous times throughout each of my 3 pregnancies, at both the Auckland and…read moreWellington stores, and highly recommend them! They have a great range of comfy and feminine clothing, including work wear, jeans, nursing tops and dresses, and basics like leggings and singlets etc. They often have special promos so it is worth signing up to the mailing list :) fantastic helpful staff too. Five stars from me, I would not shop anywhere else for my pregnancy clothes.

From the owner: The birth of EGG & pregnancy style down under started in 2000 Charlotte Devereux was pregnant with…read moreher first daughter Jasmin. She simply could not find the style of clothes she wanted to wear, so together with her mother, business woman Colyn Devereux-Kay, they started designing stylish, fashionable and most importantly comfortable maternity clothes that you can also wear after bambino arrives. The majority of EGG clothing and accessories are proudly made in New Zealand with a great team of people who have been with EGG since our infancy. EGG also partner with the Mental Health Association to help raise money for Post Natal Depression awareness. EGG - Nurturing your maternity journey in style

Do you love Typo? Stationery? Vintage objects? Red Letter Day is one of those places you absolutely…read morehave to visit. It's pricey, but really, really interesting to have a browse through. Whether you want a travel journal, one of those boxes that look like a classic book, greeting cards, pens or other such objects with a bit of classy flair to it, this shop has it for you. It's tucked away in Matakana waiting for you to visit and pick the next thing that will inspire the writing of your epic novel, the sending of a meaningful letter or something to get you cracking on your dreaded assignment due next week.

You may have seen the Maud and Mary- Jane stall at perhaps one of the Auckland festivals or maybe…read morepassed by her stall in either one of her locations: Matakana, Devonport or Titirangi. I was thrilled to browse Alexandria Mahoney's stall when I visited Matakana Village this past weekend. The stall is bustling with customers; she is a lovely and chatty lady, who has a passion for wool blankets, knitting, and collectable wool and fabric cushions. I love that every piece is so original, and all hand stitched and planned by this one lady. I am impressed with the creativity and comfort of her products, and trust that many a child would be thrilled with a fluffy owlet or Scottie dog from Maud and Mary-Jane. I have become fascinated with cushions of different colours, textures and materials, and really liked the choices here, with vintage wool and even crochet blankets- just amazing!

You always hear negatives about the staff at zambesi, but on Saturday I went in and spent a fair…read moreamount of money and part of that was because of how helpful and attentive the staff were. If your looking for something stylish go to zambesi and ask for Bridgette she'll point you in the right direction.

If you're after a good night out then pop on into LK Ponsonby where they have everything from beer,…read morewine and spirits. LK is a Lion owned liquor store. Here they predominantly specialise in Lion products such as Speight's, Mac's, Steinlager, Becks, Corona, Little Creatures, Emersons, Guinness, Smirnoff, 42 Below, Appletons, Bacardi, Coruba, Jose Cuervo, Wild Turkey, American Honey, Isaac Cider range, and much MUCH more. Not to worry, you'll find all other alcohol brands here at LK as well. At LK they also have party supplies on offer to hire. These include ice bins, glass trays, punch bowls and ladles and much more. At LK you also have the option to buy gets. This involves giving a $30 keg deposit free which you get back once the keg is returned. Another perfect addition when having a party. With so many gift ideas for others ....or yourself....as well as party supplies and some snacky food, pop on into LK Ponsonby or jump on their website and get ordering for your next event.

Located right next door to Nosh so very handy: Nosh Ponsonby do not have a liquor license so you…read morecan just pop next door, for all your wine needs! I have been here a few times to purchase red wine namely Pinot Noir & Vodka. The staff are very knowledgable and helpful. They asked me if I needed assistance with choosing anything - have offered to carry my alcohol to the counter and chatted to me all the way through! They have regular offers & discounts on many brands so that's appealing! They sell soft drink, have a separate refrigerated beer room and stock all snack food too - at a premium price. I never feel under pressure to choose what I want (there is a big selection), which is good! Easy parking, open 7 days.

Hatchlings Nz is a home grown company that creates your child's very own soft toy, which is…read moredesigned by your child themselves. I love the fact that you are guaranteed a toy that your child will love as they have drawn a picture of it, and helped start the creation project of a gift to themselves or another child that will be loved for years to come. I have a child with their very own Hatchling toy here at home, and her Leopard is super special and always will be as it's her mind that created this wonder, and Hatchlings NZ brought Leopard to life. If you have a child who loves to draw, give them an amazing surprise with a very personal hatchling toy- they will be over the moon!

Perfectly located between Northcote Point and Birkenhead is this fantastic liquor store. I am all…read moreabout the convenience of popping in to grab a bottle of wine or some ciders to share with my guests at a dinner party, rather than having to spend precious time travelling to the supermarket. This store has a huge selection of wine, which is fabulous- as you can never have enough wine to choose from really. Large fridges stocked with wine, beer, cider, and ready made beverages also. If you are looking for something a bit more refined to mellow your thoughts with the top shelf is well stocked with everything you can imagine. You don't need to pop to the dairy for juice, water or snacks either they supply chips, peanuts, and the like as well.

I came across this brand at a Pop Up Shop in Ponsonby recently. Gorgeous women's clothes ad…read moreaccessories. My wife loved all of it! Leather pieces, cashmere sweaters, shirts, skirts and more. I visited the website and recently bought a sweater for my unsuspecting wife, for which she adores and wears almost every day. I don't know fashion that much but I like to review websites and businesses that give great experiences and this business did both. If you like beautiful women's fashion, take a look. The owner Paula also mentioned she did Personal Styling/Personal Shopping too. It costs $250, and she helps you with your de-clutter your closet and find things that compliment what you already have for which you can redeem on Hideseekers merchandise. Sounds like a great idea. K