Book store in Auckland

“I love reading books and this is a store with… BOOKS! Of course I’m going to give it five stars. No, but really not every book store is created equally and some can be quite bad, but this one has basically all the books you need. They’re grouped in categories to make it easier to find the one you want. When I came here to buy a book for someone, I asked a staff member where I could find it and they were really helpful, even explaining the difference between the original version and a young adults version of the book. Apart from books they also have a lot of other things like stationary, games and toys. It’s a great store for getting ideas for presents because it has such a variety of things.”

“Always like visiting! Nice and friendly and very accommodating!!”

“Very helpful staff and good price.”

“I came in today, 2nd August 2025, and honestly, I just had to leave a review because the experience was that good. Right from the moment I walked in, the staff were so welcoming and friendly. You could tell they actually cared about making sure we were comfortable and happy. Service was fast, smooth, and super polite. It’s rare these days to see people go the extra mile, but the team here really did — and it made a big difference. Now about the food — wow. I’m not even exaggerating when I say everything was so fin’ good*. Packed with flavour, cooked perfectly, and served hot and fresh. Every bite just hit the spot. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they do, because the quality was honestly next level. I wasn’t even that hungry when I walked in, and still ended up eating way more than I expected — it was that tasty. I don’t usually write long reviews, but this place deserves it. The service, food, and vibe all came together perfectly. I’ll 100% be coming back and definitely recommending it to friends. Massive thanks to the whole team — you made my day.”

“Had a few issues and the team were super helpful. Everyone was welcoming and the different departments worked well together to give me a reasonable price and timely fix. Highly recommend”

“I’ve taken my kids to Auckland Adventure Park a few times and they absolutely love the luge and the 4D cinema! It’s a fantastic place for children aged 4 through to teens. For younger kids—especially those in preschool and primary school—it’s an amazing venue for birthday parties. Their castle-themed party room is a real highlight, perfect for children who love medieval and knight-themed adventures. For older kids, the zipline and VR games offer plenty of excitement too. Highly recommended for a fun family day out or a memorable birthday celebration!”

“We visited Crystal Mountain during the week ( school term ) it is a great place with lots to offer and very unusual and interesting things to see. It boasts A Crystal Museum and store, Huge indoor play area, two cafes, carousel rides and a roller coaster, interesting animals, large dinosaur statues and more... Lots of free parking on-site . Ideal for all ages and for kids birthday parties. You get to Interact with most animals and feed them (the animal food is sold at the main entrance Cafe) The indoor play area includes 3 rides ( Carousel, teacup and train), a jumping castle plus a Massive activity area and a separate play area for toddlers Outside activities includes a train ride, roller coaster and tractor ride. The two cafes have a variety of food on their menu and is child friendly, one cafe is situated at the main entrance and the other at the indoor play area. The staff are super super kind ,friendly , interactive and helpful. We noticed a few of the staff cover alot of responsibility of the park and even with all that responsibility they still made our visit so much more fun. A huge thanks to the amazing team namely the young lady that does the train ride and sees to the animals, the young gentleman that operates the indoor rides and oversees the indoor play area and the helpful lady at the cafe who took the time to explain all that we needed to know so that we made the most of our time there. The Crystal Museum store sell so many beautiful and unusual items. Cons: The Main cafe food is substandard but cheap, we didnt try the food at the play area Cafe. When we bought our tickets on Grab One we ensured we bought the full access tickets there was no mention that during the school term week the Rollercoaster and tractor rides do not operate, we only found this out at the cafe counter when we handed our tickets in. I will definitely be going back.”

“Upmarket Mercy Opp Shop on Ponsonby Rd. Friendly staff with good energy & helpful & cheerful . I always buy something everytime I go there . Parking outside , free for a quick visit. High end second hand items, not the cheapest but have a lot of decent quality items. Always have customers visiting & in a nice area surrounded by lots of shops .”

“I had a great experience with Kim from the Eleventh Hour. Friendly and prompt communication. A fantastic range of goodies making it a one stop shop. Postage was fast & the stunning gift wrap was the cherry on top. Thank you!”

“What a great hospice shop! One story I can share is the fabulous old VCR camera I managed to score while browsing, which I’ve used for one or two short films in my time! A worthy cause to support, and some great items to choose from!”

“Went to Silverdale store and was served by Pranil. Amazing service and he couldn't do enough to help. He sent me to the Orewa branch where I found exactly what I wanted. Definitely going back.”

“Nice free complimentary cupcake w coffee club if come today and buy something you will receive a free cupcake for there 20 year anniversary”

“No matter if I am buying a product or not Phil and Rob from force4 have always looked after me, I’m always coming to them with questions about the superior product and no one knows the product like they do. They have gone out of their way recently when I had a brake down with my front suspension failing ( not force4’s fault. Was the installer. ). They did not hesitate to get in contact with their closest supplier to me and get me in also sending me through some new products I needed for the repair. With out a doubt, Force4 are bloody on to it!”

Pure Beauty & Skin Care is a beauty salon providing nail care, lash services and brow shaping. The team is known for friendly service and professional care.

“Perfect Health shop for all my Health issue needs. The owner Gabriel is great at guiding me to the right remedy with advice”

“Amazing to deal with, listen and have wonderful talent. Could not recommend enough!”

“Got three tattoos from these guys. Rob very helpful and accommodating guy. Read their stories on their webpage. Recommended 4 of my friends and it was a great experience for them too. Amazing culture and great services. Very reasonable prices too. Highly recommended.”

“Great products, and excellent customer service.”

“I had my eyeliner done by Floss years ago. Very professional Hygienic and a greaat job. It has lasted for 12 years. Will book in again when I next return to NZ”

“We are so happy to write this review to share with everyone how amazing this centre and its residents are. Gyalten has given us an opportunity to work as volunteers through Helpx that we will always cherish as one of the many wonderful experiences we had in New Zealand. The Buddhist Centre is a very peaceful place. We participated in the Buddhist classes and enjoyed the experience. We are truly grateful for the people (the residents) we met there. They are wonderful people who have now become our friends. We highly recommend visiting this centre for classes and other activities.”

“Even I didn’t come here for much, I was stressing because I had a flat phone! The staff were nice to let me use a plug to charge my phone into :)”

“Bruce quoted on and cleared my mother-in-laws retirement village unit. He came out of business hours, and his team were prompt, friendly and helpful.”

“Every nice shop. Clean, tidy and 2 lovely ladies on Monday. Worth going!”

“Absolutely chuffed with these fantastic toys! GoGoKids, you guys are bloody brilliant - top-notch service and great value. Mean as!”

“Love to visit the toy shop has a nice selection of educatioanl toys and books, well organized and the staff here is helpful”

“One of the most delicious coffees I’ve had in the last 6 years in Auckland. It was rich, shiny, and full of flavor. As a coffee lover who’s tried countless coffee shops, this one easily gets 10 stars. I will come back . Cheers”

“Chris is committed to looking after our teeth. And is honest as the sun rises each day! Its not always what I want to hear. But I follow his advice. And he takes care of the rest. And I have seen the results. I thought sensitive gums was something I had. But after a couple years with Chris, my gums are not anywhere near as sensitive. Brilliant!”

“Got my first tattoo here last week, great service. Friendly team. Very clean and tidy studio”

“Absolutely fantastic. I've been to literally hundreds of Indian restaurants, both here in New Zealand and overseas. The Wishing Well is in my opinion, oner of, if not the best I've ever been to. The food is exceptional. The service is impeccable and the atmosphere is unashamedly Indian. I can not recommend this restaurant enough. If you haven't been there, you are missing one of Auckland's finest. Thanks so much to the amazing people who run and own The Wishing Well. We will be back!!”