PlaceMakers Waiheke

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1. Alex Radford ★★★★★

   I can’t speak highly enough of the team at PlaceMakers Waiheke. Time and again, the standout feature of this branch is the quality of the staff – knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely committed to helping you get the job done properly. From the moment you walk in, you’re treated like a person rather than a transaction. The team take the time to understand what you’re actually trying to achieve, whether you’re a trade professional working to tight deadlines or a DIYer who needs a bit of guidance and reassurance. There’s no impatience, no talking down, and no sense that you’re “in the way” – just calm, practical advice delivered with real expertise. What really impresses me is how well the staff know their products. They don’t just point you towards an aisle; they explain options, flag potential issues before they become problems, and offer sensible alternatives when stock is limited (which, on an island, is sometimes unavoidable). That level of proactive thinking saves time, money, and frustration – and it’s something you don’t always find elsewhere. The service is also consistently friendly. Even when the store is busy, the team remain upbeat, polite, and efficient. You get the sense that they genuinely care about the local community and take pride in being a reliable backbone for Waiheke’s builders, tradies, and homeowners. Yes, it’s an island store and the range can’t match the mainland, but the staff more than make up for it. Their willingness to help source items, suggest workable solutions, and go the extra mile makes PlaceMakers Waiheke an essential part of getting anything built or fixed on the island. In short, this is a branch defined by its people. Excellent service, deep product knowledge, and a refreshingly human approach. Highly recommended.

   almost 3 months ago
2. Joe Dredd ★★★☆☆

   The staff are great but as an island monopoly they really know how to ramp up the prices. You can often get stuff cheaper with delivery from the mainland.

   almost 7 months ago
3. Peter Turner ★★★☆☆

   Plenty of stock to choose from, we easily located what we wanted. The check out person wasn't overly happy to accept our payment, when we offered cash. The single low cost item we purchased was only $10.00. However it appeared to be a major issue for him.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Dominic Toon ★★★★☆

   Quite an amazing amount of stock for an island store. Well recommended.

   almost 4 years ago
2. Tug ★★★☆☆

   Went in to purchase an estwing framing hammer and all estwing hammers were sold out. Apart from that disappointment the store was able to provide everything else the crew of builders and myself needed on the day that we didn't bring over from the mainland.

   almost 5 years ago
3. Thibault Fortuny ★★★★★

   Super, super nice staff ! Always around to help, and pretty much know about their stuff ! Nice one, thanks guys for all the times you've been helping me !

   more 7 years ago

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