Grocery store in New Zealand

“Always a friendly smile when greeted. Great variety of fresh produce. Works as quick duck in for those basic supplies without the hassle of the supermarket!”

“Ames and Lydia are the Business. Coolest ladies out.”

“Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I don't visit the store often, but it's always a pleasure when I do.”

“Ya wanna yell. Get ya stuff hear. Everyone will see.”

“Great experience! Friendly staff and a fantastic selection of snacks, drinks and household products. A very clean and organised store. I’ll definitely be back, thank you!”

“Excellent service & a Great Selection. A+++”

“A small but kind liquor store in the City.”

“The best customer service is from Kamal, he knows everyone and a friendly smile and chat goes a long way. You want to always return to a friendly service and theres a lot of the same business around. Thank you Kamal for working hard and being who you are! We will always come back.”

“I picked up blood from brinks Tu Akau + Karaka like I have all week. Nothing to do with customer service so not appropriate to comment”

“Stop in here today, Saturday 24 January 2025, first time here, needs more stock!! These were a good deal though. GARAGE PROJECT Baltic Porter $2 each.”

“Excellent sushi, convenient shopping supplies, friendly service”

“Best dairy in johnsonville for snacks flowers and maybe a winning lotto ticket”

“Always friendly service, quick in and out, plus big variety to choose from”

“Great import selection available and fair prices. Convenient for Pegasus residents.”

“If your unsure on some products the friendly staff will help you with any inquiries you may have good priced vapes and juices”

“Friendly service and great range of products”

“Hi, I’m happy to recommend Barry whom I contacted to enquire about my now Nissan Serena. An excellent experience, professional and friendly and absolutely loving my new van. Highly recommended. AAAA++++”

“First visit and won't be the last. Will definitely pop in whenever I am over this way again. So affordable!”

“I love best bargain! It's probaly the best store ever nice and tidy and clean. I go there to buy art supplies and paintbrushes. They have a great selection of dress up masks. I use the mask as THERIAN masks because I am one! ”

“Always friendly and a great place to pick up your daily necessities”

“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.”