I'm just going to put it out there - I LOVE Florists. For starters, who doesn't love being…read moresurprised with a big bunch of fresh flowers! Noone, that who. Whether is a birthday, anniversary or just to tell someone that you're thinking of them, they are perfect for every occasion. On top of this fresh flowers do wonders in a room. I genuinely find I am happier when i've got a bunch in a vase. Ok, so now that I have voiced my love of flowers, let's talk about Roses specifically. Roses is as good as a local florist gets. Firstly, their staff are super knowledgable, helpful and they listen to what you want. Secondly, they always have a gorgeous range of flowers and a couple of unique plants. And thirdly, their card range is legit! On my most recent visit I also discovered that they have those washable paper bag/pot type things, you know the ones that you see in all the trendy cafes these days. I got a white one with big black crosses and have put a large orchid in it - looks wonderful! Unfortunately, Roses is a bit of a trek for me but if you live in the area and are looking for a florist this should mos def be your no. 1 port of call.

I was organising a pageant for the African community in Auckland as part of a fundraising…read moreinitiative for the African Welfare. Everything was running smoothly until it hit me that I hadn't ordered any flowers for the winners. All I had done was write budget that included 3 bouquets of flowers for $50. With the amount I was willing to spend, I wasn't expecting anything amazing. I ended up calling Roses on Friday afternoon to arrange 3 bouquets to be picked up on Saturday at 2pm. I told the florist to surprise me and just give me what they could. On saturday, the day of the pageant I got so overwhelmed I forgot to pick up the flowers. Thankfully I got a call and when I explained I wouldn't make it to the florist before it closed, the florist offered to leave the flowers at the shop next door to be picked up and I could leave the money there. When the flowers finally arrived to the venue, they where so beautiful and I could not believe I had only spent $50.

This florist is amazing! I ordered flowers off their website from Florida, and they were…read moredelivered, fresh and beautiful, literally 2 hours later. I highly recommend!

I ordered a large bouquet of flowers from the U.S. for my aunt who lives in Auckland. The flowers…read morearrived in a timely fashion, were very fresh, and most importantly, she loved them! When I called to place the order, the assistant made placing the order very easy. I highly recommend them!

I was walking down Ponsonby Road the other day and as I passed through the Three Lamps shopping…read morecentre I was drawn to this florist. The flower arrangements were beautiful. Just a tiny store, most of Ponsonby Flowers' flowers are displayed on the street. And I love it. The arrangements brighten up the entire block of shops and definitely work to attract customers! Sunflowers, gerberas, tulips, roses - Ponsonby Flowers has a great variety of flowers available and the prices are really reasonable. Plus, the couple that own it are absolutely lovely. When I stopped to smell the roses - literally - the woman came out of the store and stood with me chatting about the nice weather and her favourite flowers. She was delightful, and it was obvious she has a genuine interest in flowers and enjoys her job - something that can't be said by many. Next time you're after a bouquet of fresh beautiful flowers, go to Ponsonby Flowers. They can help you put together a lovely arrangement, it won't cost you an arm and a leg and you'll have a delightful conversation with the owners. Ponsonby Flowers is the complete package!

Very friendly and helpful staff, who will create a nice bouquet from the flowers on display.read more

Dairies don't have to be big to fulfil their purpose, and this one proves it. It's a tiny place,…read morebut crammed in there it has all the things you might expect from a dairy - lollies, ice creams, milk, bread, magazines, canned chilli beans, silver polish... there's even a selection of flowers out the front just in case you've forgotten a birthday or need to impress some bees or something. Fun fact: More likely than not when you walk in the guy behind the counter will be on the phone. This happens like 80% of the time I go in there. I mean it's not a problem, it's just an interesting statistic. Who's he talking to?

This guy keeps overcharging me any up to 1 dollar an more I have told him I know and he keeps doing…read moreit with a smile too ,Do not go to this dairy unless you want to be stolen from and YES it is deliberate...I spent over 30 dollars in hi store in 2 days and he rips me off again ...WILL NEVER GO BACK AGAIN

La Femme Fleur is a gorgeous wee flower truck that parks up at Coxes Bay during the week and Mt…read moreAlbert markets on Saturday. They only sell New Zealand grown flowers, which the owner Millie ties up with brown paper and string - tres cute! These selection changes daily but there is always a good range... just make sure you go early as her beautiful blooms sell quickly!

This recently opened flower truck in Westmere has me wondering who I can buy flowers for next…read more Flowers fresh from the market which have lasted really well each time I've purchased. Only NZ grown flowers are sold and Millie the florist has the knowledge and skills required, including full arrangements if ordered in advance. Prices are competitive - great bang for buck to impress your mother, lover, or other

I have been using this flower shop for over 10 years even when I'm in America and I need to send…read moreflowers and chocolates to my beautiful wife. They always come through with flying colors. The staff are very helpful and friendly I highly recommend them.

From the owner: The Flowers of Franklin team pride themselves on creating beautiful flowers and gifts…read more We believe that professional service and quality flowers ensures that you enjoy a seamless experience. We specialize in corporate flowers and functions.

Paid another visit to Maten this week looking for flowers to mark an important birthday in the…read morefamily. Like a lot of people, I don't always know exactly what I want ahead of time, so it's good to be able to see and discuss the flowers in stock, to have a chance to appreciate the colours first hand and to hear any advice or recommendations. I keep going back because I really appreciate their very friendly and professional service and of course, the beautiful arrangements that family members get to enjoy for many days.

From the owner: Maten Floral Design is a leading Auckland Flower Shop.Our experienced florists will create unique…read moreflower arrangements with their artistic flair for all occasions. In the survey conducted by Consumer Magazine in April 2009, Maten Floral Design scored the highest rating of 95%. We supply fresh cut flowers, bouquets, arrangements, gift baskets and other products, like indoor plants, balloons, soft toys, chocolates. We do flower delivery national wide and overseas.

Flying Saucers is such a cool little gift store. In the midst of all the crap you can buy in a mall…read moreit's a place with really high quality novelty gifts and some nice jewelry too. But it does come with a price. It's quite an expensive store and even things that are kind of disposable (like novelty bachelorette/bachelor night stuff etc) are sold at a premium price. But it's actually one of the very few places where you can find different, fun stuff. I really like their greeting cards too, there are quite a few funny novelty ones and they're always a bit of a laugh to look through. If you're trying to find a fun gift for someone who's hard to shop for or one of those people who kind of have everything they need, this is the shop to go to.

Gifts Galore is crammed with fun and one of those shops where you don't know where to look first…read more There's everything in here from soft toys of all sizes (even those excellent giant Hello Kittys that I'm really not allowed to buy because it's silly), to stationery, hair accessories, socks, mugs, posters, and make up. And everything has that awesome Korean twist to it, so if you need stickers of your favourite K-pop artists, here's where you head. The staff don't speak heaps of English but they are really sweet and approachable, and I'm sure their Korean is top-notch! When I had trouble figuring out if the alarm clock I bought there would play music or not (I really can't stand that end-of-the-world beep beep beep of doom), they unpacked the clock, put batteries in, and demonstrated it for me. Now that's good service.

I have been coming here for over a decade, just because you get older doesn't mean you have to grow…read moreup. Gifts Galore has just that, a lot of gifts, packed from wall to wall with cuteness. There are two sides to the store, one mostly stuffed toys and the other is stationary. Everything from pens and notebooks to mini staplers and writing paper, you will find it with Winnie the Pooh, Hello Kitty of Miffy the Rabbit all over it. The fun doesn't stop there, umbrellas, earphones, bento sets and flasks, absolutely everything. Gifts Galore also boast an impressive range of scented pens. If you haven't written with ink that smells of oranges, you're missing out. Such a fun shop, great for the young and young at heart.