Book store in New Zealand

“First time visiting this place while in town, and I’m so glad I did! The smoothies were incredibly delicious, probably the best I’ve had in a long time. The cheese scones were just as amazing, perfectly fresh, and flavorful. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!”

“Love coming here to get my eyebrows done and looking forward to an up coming facial. The ladies here are so welcoming and easy to talk to and very knowledgeable in their products and services. Highly recommend”

“The shop has one of the Best board game collections around.. probably the best actually! If you're into board gaming, this is the place to go out west! And even in the wider Auckland area their stock variety and prices make it a worthwhile place to visit anyway! And the staff are gamers so can really help find the right game!”

“Best coffee/ drink spot. Best service, they always remember our order. We've been coming here literally for years and it's still my absolute favorite place!”

“Melissa fixed my hair from the damage I did to it in going from dark to blonde! She listened and achieved the exact colour and style I was hoping for. I am over the moon! Friendly staff and atmosphere. I have found my go-to hairdresser. Thank you so much x”

“Great place to get a cut and a round of beauty treatment to remove those rogue hairs. Haha! I live on the Gold Coast and always pay a visit on one of our family fly ins. Really nice bunch of guys. 5* recommend.”

GENTLE PINK is a beauty salon providing nail care, facials and skincare and massage. The team is known for attention to detail. Treatments are tailored for comfort and relaxation.

“Big shout out to the great staff (especially Jordan) at Havana Coffee Works for helping me find a new filter and seal for my extremely ancient (but very good) stove-top espresso machine. Thanks for all the suggestions - I did finally find the right sized seal and am enjoying my morning coffee again. We've been getting our coffee on subscription from Havana since 2020 and the service is brilliant. Thanks!”

“Just had the most amazing 3 course meal featuring Sri Lankan Hoppers. Incredible food, really lovely service and got to see the hoppers being made by the chef. The flavours were outstanding, highly recommend eating at the T Lounge by Dilmah. Keep an eye out for their specialties Thursday and Friday nights.”

“Such lovely people I received my package personally delivered due to a family illness. Just a wonderful customers service gesture. Thank you meant alot .”

“The soy latte in our keepcup was exceptional. We had hoped to try the famous cheesecake, but unfortunately, it was already sold out by 1 pm. We'll have to give it a try next time we visit.”

“Lovely cafe. Good selection of brunch options including vegan meals. Coffee is also very good. Perfect spot for breakfast/brunch.”

“Excellent staff. Awesome range of products. Easy parking”

“Huge shoutout to the amazing staff. We're regulars (Hot chocs and cotto pizza) and I just want to say how fantastic everyone is. The food & drinks are delicious, the ambiance top notch (love the new look), but it's the staff that make the place extra awesome. Special shout out to everyone yesterday and today! (Sep 18-19)”

“My usual hairdresser has left the area and I had to find another one which is always a bit scary. But when I went to Vivo yesterday and had my very fine, short hair cut Katie did an awesome job, I am very pleased with the result. She listened to what I wanted and gave some very good advice on the care of my hair. This led me to book another two appointments right through to next year and I hope this will be a long term partnership.”

“Very thorough service and appreciate the effort the team put in when they were trying to repair my Samsung S21 Ultra - Thank you so much Anuk for serving me, easing my concerns and keeping me informed during the whole process.”

“Highly recommended, got great service. they call to tell me about the repairs needed for a WOF. nice and friendly.”

“I absolutely love my hair and had plenty of compliments, thank you so much Audrey, you took my hair from looking very shabby to very chic. Beautiful colour and cut, very talented and kind, great conversation while taking care and time to discuss the potential outcomes and options so I understood everything. Love it ❤️”

“I'm from out of town to attend a Wedding in Hamilton. Needed somewhere for hair and make up and booked in with the amazing ladies here. I have had my make up done countless times and this is by far the BEST experience I've ever had. Pip created my fav make up look yet. Often I am left looking very shinny a few hours after but this look kept well into the early hours. She listened to what I wanted and worked her magic. Brit (?) also sorted my hair after and it was absolutely perfect. The ladies are all amazing and would highly highly recommend. Thank you again.”

“Perfect location. Perfect accommodation. We loved everything. With town a few steps away and the beach around the corner. Our little piece of paradise. Thank tou so much. Lucca cafe and restaurant is located underneath the apartment. TJ and his team made us feel welcome. See yah all next visit. We will be back. Great price for everything you get. A+++++++”

“First time visiting this place, was a perfect start in the day. Super tasty bagels and the hot drinks were fabulous. We loved the setting and the shop design is really fitting. Would love to come back!”

“These guys know how to get repeat business. They do everything right (in my book), and completely worthy of their high rating. Their service is impeccable. The location is handy, in the Central Parade block of shops just down from New World and Z petrol station. Easy drive in, most the time grabbing a park close by or out the front. They have a great menu covering all your kiwi fish n chip classics, burgers and Chinese selections we’ve come to expect in NZ. Their online ordering system is super quick and easy to use. Added bonus, a 10% discount coupon for online orders over $15 ✅ Even if you don’t order online, you won’t be waiting long. Did I mention they do coffee too? And free wifi (NZ establishments are mostly slow on that one). Our favourites for Friday night takeaways; Gurnard or Terakihi which comes in a light batter with a hint of lemon and herb salt. Always fresh. Good chunky chips, a cheeky hot dog and spring roll always go down a treat. Their Nasi Goreng is the best Ive had in NZ, and their wonton or dumpling noodle soup too. Its 5-stars all the way from me. I recommend Central coast takeaway to anybody who asks which is what spurred me to write a review. Credit where credit is due as Nan always said, and these guys deserve the credit… best takeaways in the Bay!”

“This is a great spot to stop in for wine, food and good vibes! Right across from the Museum Theatre Gallery and very central, we stopped after doing the self guided Art Decco walking tour. Great wine and great service!”

“Excellent service. I called up to enquire about a product and they helped me through the process over the phone and also made sure that I’d receive the product in time as I had limited time. Thank you so much for all your help. I really appreciate.”

“Quite possibly the best scones in all of Aotearoa! Beautiful rural vibe. Efficient & friendly service.”

“Absolutely amazed with my massage today done by Kim. I left feeling like a whole new person. Thank you so much. I will definitely be returning.”

“My experience it's great so far with Complete Auto Repairs. They quick fixed my vehicle, easy and transparent communication. Thanks Michael! I'll 100% come back”

“Excellent service very professional staff.”

“This restaurant more than lives up to all the great reviews. The setting, location, interior, and vibe are perfectly in tune with each other. The food is incredibly flavorful and beautifully presented. We had breakfast here, and you could truly say it’s a breakfast for champions! If you’re staying in Auckland, this place is an absolute must-visit.”

“I had a great experience at Escape Spa in Takapuna. I had a triple action facial treatment which was long enough to enjoy it. On the next day, my skin looked much brighter and healthier, much more supple and hydrated. The couple of days after, since the vitamins worked within the skin, my face and neck looked glowing with radiant vitality. Highly recommend, very professional treatments and service.”