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“Favorite shop, staff are always friendly and knowledgeable, I have so many pairs of shoes my Girlfriend says I'm a centipede.”

“We used House of Chocolate for our customer Christmas gifts this year and we couldn't recommend them more! Really easy to work with, fantastic and beautiful products to choose from, they allowed us to customise the sleeve to match our branding and very quickly packed and sent the gifts out for us. Thanks to the House of Chocolate team!”

“had a few services and WOF done here!! staff are very friendly and they are very efficient !! there has been a time when they can't do a WOF for me, and they offered taking the car next door at the VTNZ store to get WOF done for me !! thumb up !!! my go to service for my vehicles!!”

“Super professional and super cool staff. As an inexperienced driver with minimal knowledge of cars, I felt my car was shaky and needed someone to check it. Rob and his team inspected my car and confirmed that there was no issue. I got peace of mind! Highly recommend them for car checkups and great service.”

“Always good service and a good range of products. They usually stock locally sourced timber when they can. Good trade account service and deliveries too”

“Outstanding delivery. The driver was helpful, fast and gave me a great service.”

“The people there are just great. It’s a fantastic experience to go there. They do a fantastic job and very caring and the price is very fair. Recommended to anyone.”

“I love this store. Very clean, tidy shelving, easy to find items. The isles are quite wide for a small store, so no one bumps into each other. Produce is fresh. Meat selection is good. It has this really calming feel for simmering so stressful for me as grocery shopping.”

“Pak’nSave Albany is one of the bigger branches on the North Shore, and it definitely shows. The store is spacious, fairly modern, and usually well-stocked, making it a popular choice for families and bulk shoppers. It keeps to the classic Pak’nSave model — low prices, minimal decor, and a focus on practicality over presentation — but the Albany location feels a bit more polished than some of the older ones. The layout is easy to follow, with wide aisles and clear signage, so you’re not bumping trolleys every few seconds. The shelves are usually full, especially earlier in the day, and there’s a decent range of both budget brands and the more well-known labels. Prices are, as expected, very competitive. You’ll find good specials across most departments, and if you’re shopping for a big household, it’s one of the better options to keep costs down. The fresh produce section is generally reliable. Some days the quality is top notch, other times it’s more average — pretty normal for Pak’nSave. The meat section offers good value and a decent selection, and the bakery is basic but has all the essentials. There’s also a reasonable selection of international foods, which reflects the local community well. Staff are usually friendly enough, though it’s mostly a self-service experience unless you go looking for help. Checkout times are fairly efficient, with a good number of lanes open during busy periods and a decent set of self-service checkouts for smaller shops. The carpark is big, but it does fill up, especially on weekends. That said, it’s well laid out and doesn’t feel like a fight to find a spot, even when it’s busy. Being close to other stores and amenities makes it easy to combine errands in one trip. One thing to note, like at other Pak’nSaves, is that what’s advertised online might not always match what’s in store, so it’s worth shopping with a bit of flexibility. All up, Pak’nSave Albany is a good choice if you want decent prices, a clean store, and enough space to do a full shop without feeling crammed in. It’s practical, reliable, and does exactly what you’d expect — no frills, just solid savings.”

“I absolutely loved your Portuguese tarts — they were the best! I’ve been looking for them lately but can’t seem to find them. Where have they gone? Hope to see them back soon!”

“Staff are super friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. In store butcher is one of the best around, parking can be a bit hectic at times but they're truly a part of the Birkenhead and wider North Shore community.”

“Good quality food with really friendly services. Good store size. Heaps of parking and right by the motorway exit. Good values too when on specials. Recommending a visit if you have been.”

“A really lovely young man on the checkout today. He's always so pleasant and friendly. Beautiful smile. A pleasure to see a young person who can engage in conversation and provide quality customer service...the pies are good too.”

“Easy to get in and out of the car parking with loads of parking, friendly staff, and well stocked shelves.”

“From the amazing manager to the friendly amazing staff. Can't go wrong here team!”

“Nishant helped me to use my plus points before it expires really appreciate the help.”

“An affordable furniture shop next to an expensive furniture shop. Most of the stuff are made in china so good on you in transporting the stuff over. We didn’t buy anything this time but a 5 star rating is something you deserve”

“Raced into Farmers (Nor west) to update my foundation. However I had my product wrong name. Any other assistance could have said- no, we don't have that, but Mina (beautiful Persian woman) went the extra mile to find out what I actually wanted, and sourced the product from another counter. Her gracious manner throughout, reminded me that purchases for myself deserve to be less hurried and to enjoy taking time for me.”

“The mall features a wide selection of skincare brands, including Farmers, MAC, Lancôme, Estée Lauder, The Ordinary, and more. Currently, there’s a significant discount event happening, which offers great value. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, making it easy to find the perfect products.”

“Had the most wonderful experience with the gorgeous staff at the Kitchen Hub. So genuine and heart felt. Totally would recommend their gorgeous products. Will be spreading the word like wild fire to my family & friends. Thank you again so much ❤️”

“The kind of trader that makes things a breeze!! Really friendly and lightning fast with communication. A most enjoyable trade!! Thank you and best wishes”

“Good, friendly services from staff. Good price range, after discount a pair of shoes starts as low as $30. Plent parking out in the front. The best outlet store in that part of the shopping centre.. Along with Asics, Converse, New Balance etc.. No need to go all the way to Onehunga DressMart (although that store is bigger and more range to choose from). Highly recommended for a visit. Great value for money that's for sure.”

“Went in this morning to get my 5 year old daughter’s ears pierced. Was a wonderful experience they told when to come back so that another staff member was there so they could do both ears at the same time. The side room had lots of kids pictures and a cuddly toy for her to hold. Highly recommend”

“Fast friendly service, very professional. A good place to buy gifts too.”

“Very friendly and professional staff. Good quality products. Every visit is a great shopping experience!”

“Sensational Service We bought a wonderful dining table from Ultimate living. When we shifted house we lost the bolts. They helped us get new bolts from Italy and when we could not put it together ourselves they came out and helped. Wonderful service. I highly recommend dealing with ultimate Living.”

“Ifurniture was good. Especially, the customer services done by Mary was the best. She delt with the issues promptly for both ifurniture and me. I'm so happy about the items I bought and satisfied with the services which was processed fast and well.”

“This is my favourite shop in Auckland... They have an extensive range of organic and natural products, including fresh produce, all pantry products, and supplements and skin/ hair care etc. I love that this shop is also independently owned. Highly recommended!”

“Clean and tidy, well stocked and friendly.”

“Very helpful, kind, and caring, wonderful customer service”