Having a hardware store in your neighborhood, albeit a small one, is unbelievably handy. Especially…read moreone like this, which has all manner of knick knacks. I usually head straight to the counter to ask for what I'm after as I'm hopeless at finding things in shops like this.

This bunnings branch is definitely my go to DIY store, you may think why would I ever need to go to…read morea DIY store but I often find myself in need of things I can get from here, I admit it's probably not what their intended use is but anyway. I love this bunnings, it's pretty local and they have a good large carpark with exposed and undercover parking. I also find the staff here to be extremely friendly and helpful as well as always willing to share their knowledge if you ask. I think the reason why I love this branch so much is that I always used to come here with my Dad, so I associate it with him and his DIY successes. Here they have a really good selection of chain which I often use as jewellery or in photo shoots. I love the tacky knick knack objects that are always stocked here too, for example in their gifts section they have oversized tennis balls and remote control cars, I also found a beautiful cherry blossom led light which I love and is displayed in my room.

Outdoor table timber has split twisted warped and glue joins split in less than three months…read more Mitre 10 wont replace as they state the damage was caused from being outside and should have been covered all the time and oil has evaporated in that 2 and a half months!!. Comment from Rick Singh.... if you cant look after it you shouldn't buy it . Seems to be the level if service and quality of product from @mitre10 now. Only option now is a legal one.

I'd just like to say what an awesome cafe, so inviting and I've never seen more exceptional staff…read moreever in there soo freindly and profesional, I actually just moved from Taupo and let's just say hands down to Lincoln Rd Mitre 10....Great Service!

I recently needed keys cut, off to Hammer Hardware. I also needed to pick up some paint for a…read moretouch-up, and a brush to go with that, off to Hammer Hardware. This is my local hardware store and is well stocked with essentials. The only thing they did not have recently was a specialized pipe for a plumbing job we had to do, the guys behind the counter put me right on where I'd need to go for the item though. Every friendly and keen to please, the team come out tops for me at Hammer Hardware Glen Eden. It is my first port of call for hardware and much more personable than the big competing brands.

I like going here and just walking throughout the whole store. Because there is so much to interest…read moreyou. I like the little gadgets and figuring out what tools to get the guys in my life or what I can possibly use myself. It is filled with knick knacks and the intense stuff too like the hardcore equipment and tools and all that. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They really know their stuff. It isn't really the biggest store but they have a great selection of things to help you out with and the staff are more than happy to sort you out.

Mitre 10 Richmond Rd is a delight. The staff are unfailingly pleasant, quick to offer help and…read moreadvice. They know their product range inside out.

If money was no object, Weekend Trader would be my number one stop for furniture and home decor…read more The new location looks like it's come straight of the pages of Architectural Digest. Lots of clean lines, raw metal, marble and rich fabrics. I am particularly taken with their brass anglepoise lamp, which I am saving my pennies for. I'm also a fan of their horse prints, which, dare I say it, are similar to the ones in St Clements. Slowly, as I start to buy pieces for the new house that I plan to cherish for a long time, I predict there trips to Weekend Trader will become more frequent, even if it's only to dream...