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“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.”

“I buy 2 pairs of boots here every 2 years for work. They usually last a year per pair but the last pair I got have lasted a little more than 2 years by themselves. I wear them 5 days a week, 10hrs a day. And I only ever get seconds. Quality footwear at very low cost”

“Good service an best prices in town.”

“Great yard... Has a huge range of everything you need. Staff are amazing, helpfull and knowledgeable. Highly recommend”

“I have grown up in Manukau so Matan has been my goto but even now I live abroad Matan has been solid whenever i have used them over the years. Today's delivery was no exception and the flowers were even more beautiful than the online photo! Thank you Matan Florist!”

“Good varieties of products and service”

“Massive range of goods, both new and second hand. The staff are super friendly and accommodating, genuinely happy to assist customers”

“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 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.”

“Wow, the food here was top notch I had the big brekkie (with creamy mushrooms) and my wife had the (half) eggs bene. We absolutely loved them! (PS the photo I took of the big brekkie had one sausage already eaten and half the rosti had been given to my wife, so didn't look as good as it could have).”

“First time visiting this store. Much larger than I expected. Lots of spices, variety of sauces and pickles, many interesting things to try. Friendly staff. Prices well marked and everything I looked at had over 6 months before the expiry date.”

“Really great experience shopping there and the Indian gentleman are really helpful and friendly pretty good product range and experience there will definitely back again”

“I had great pleasure and dealing with Lena at cash converters Glen Innes. She has gone well beyond what I expected in this day and age and I would highly recommend her to anyone that need a extremely helpful person, that achived wonderful results for me. I it's so nice to have your stress relief so helpful. Many thanks, Jillian”

“Came here for a quick breakfast before browsing the mall. Ordered a french toast and a mocha which both didn't disappoint. The french toast tasted very fresh, flavourful and delicious while the mocha was great. The atmosphere was very welcoming as the worker at the front provided amazing customer service.”

“The young woman on the counter went the extra mile in assisting me to find replacement fittings for a louvre window. We spoke to the product researcher in the office who said he’d look it up. It is very rare for that kind of personal service and I’m very grateful for her thoughtfulness, initiative and focus on customer service. Thank you!”

“Searching for a suit when you know nothing about suits can be hard, but not at Tarocash St Luke. Ihaka was patient, friendly and helped me pick out a comfortable, nicely fitted and a good looking attire. Showing extensive knowledge in combinations and compatbility between all suits, Ihaka made suit shopping experience stress free.”

“Had to get my oil changed and they did a great job of changing it out and making sure everything was up to date.”

“Visited by chance while visiting another store and pleasantly surprised with this hidden gem. Absolutely jammed packed with massive variety of India foods. Service was top notch and not too pushy. Well worth the visit.”

“Friendly staff, and price is good, even gave me a discount last time!”

“Excellent ship and very helpful people. Recommended for everyone”

“This place has everything a modern girl could ever need”

“Super helpful staff and good discounts off Miele products. Take your time to look at the mixture of discontinued lines, returns and ex-demo stock. We've brought a few things here from washing machines to dish washers at great prices and they have all worked well.”

“yes they sell car parts, some stuff u gotta order in but for car detailing they have quite a bit of stuff great buy during clearances or sales otherwise supercheap tends to be cheaper. The manager knows his stuff so if u guys got any question hes the guy to ask.”

“Forgot how cheap and big this place is shopped thrr today spent $ 40 hate to know what it would cost at Countdown or Pak n Save awesome choices of groceries and meat love the place will never shop anywhere else also nice friendly staff awsum place recommended to everyone...”

“I've been visiting Gatau House Cafe recently and absolutely love it. Their coffee is consistently delicious, and the cakes are just amazing — fresh, flavorful, and a perfect match with a cup of coffee. As a student, I really appreciate the discount they offer, which makes it even more enjoyable. The service is superb, the staff are always friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The atmosphere in the cafe is wonderful too - calm, cozy, and relaxing, making it a perfect spot to study, catch up with friends, or just unwind. Highly recommend Gatau House to anyone looking for a great coffee and cake experience.”

“Been looking for nice dress shoes for so long and this shop was the only one to have the right size and style and the staff were super helpful! She bought out tones of different options I could try and we ended up finding a pair. Very good quality too”

“Fast easy ordering Food looked and tasted delicious Burgers huge Love the waffle fries, Playground was perfect for our 4yr old to keep busy for ages.”

“Food here is amazing and decently sided and priced. I love their french toast in particular. Always easy to get a table and the tables are kept clean and clear. Food comes out quickly and staff are super friendly”

“I have been shopping at T Mark when they first open, The staff are friendly and very helpful , Lots of goodies from Taiwan and other countries. The place is always kept clean and there is no smells like the other Asian Groceries store . Their products are checked regularly for expiry dates and replaced by new stock. Products are in English and Chinese which is very useful. Glad they have a store on the North Shore , keep up the good work .”