The rise of the '50 Shades of Grey' franchise has inspired a whole lotta women to experiment with…read moredifferent sexual ideas and formats. Sex is meant to be fun right!? If you want your own '50 Shades of Grey' experience then you will find everything you need at Peaches and Cream. The shop itself is even getting on the bandwagon selling the official themed merchandise, which comes in a few different options. I like the kinky handcuffs and feather duster ones myself! The shopping experience at Peaches & Cream never seems awkward, and the assistants are always so discrete, which I know a lot of people appreciate. It doesn't even feel like you are browsing in a sex store to be honest. My boyfriend and I come in here sometimes just to have a look around and contemplate new 'purchases', its always fun to be able to be silly and laugh at ourselves. It's hard not to when your surrounded by inflatable private parts!

Hatchlings Nz is a home grown company that creates your child's very own soft toy, which is…read moredesigned by your child themselves. I love the fact that you are guaranteed a toy that your child will love as they have drawn a picture of it, and helped start the creation project of a gift to themselves or another child that will be loved for years to come. I have a child with their very own Hatchling toy here at home, and her Leopard is super special and always will be as it's her mind that created this wonder, and Hatchlings NZ brought Leopard to life. If you have a child who loves to draw, give them an amazing surprise with a very personal hatchling toy- they will be over the moon!

BEST MAKEUP !!! would really love to know how to purchase again your pallets out do various brands…read moreof makeup absolutely love your products price wise and application

I'm a bargain shopper through and through. Even when it comes to makeup! I know a lot of girls…read morewould absolutely cringe at the thought of paying a piddly amount of money for cheap and nasty makeup but I haven't ever been too phazed by it. So when I saw this shop I was very excited to see how cheap it really was. I sort of found myself thinking it was nothing extraordinary. Lots and lots of fiddley items dotted around the store with nothing at a stand out ridiculously low price. Never mind there was still some alright make up hidden in the masses. For someone like me it's worth having a look. i've also discovered the Makeup Direct website and think this is perhaps a better way to go about it. You can specify your price range and then have a browse. I just put in under $25 and stumbled upon some pretty nice OPI nailpolishes and eyeshadows etc.

My local corner convenience store is called Pop Inn Dairy, owned and run by a lovely friendly…read moreindian family. I always find a lovely range of food, from fresh to packaged in their mini supermarket, eg - bacon, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, salami, fresh herbs, and a large selection of juice, water and soda. You can find just about anything you need for baking cakes, and cookies with the kids, if your looking for a good magazine they have a large selection. I'm always served with a friendly smile and a chat about my day. The store also has a wonderful assortment of candy and chocolate and ice cream for the sweet tooth shopper. My favourite dairy on the shore for sure!

Lovely friendly local dairy, with a great range of goods for its size. I highly recommend this…read moredairy, the milk is very reasonably priced as well.

If you're after a good night out then pop on into LK Ponsonby where they have everything from beer,…read morewine and spirits. LK is a Lion owned liquor store. Here they predominantly specialise in Lion products such as Speight's, Mac's, Steinlager, Becks, Corona, Little Creatures, Emersons, Guinness, Smirnoff, 42 Below, Appletons, Bacardi, Coruba, Jose Cuervo, Wild Turkey, American Honey, Isaac Cider range, and much MUCH more. Not to worry, you'll find all other alcohol brands here at LK as well. At LK they also have party supplies on offer to hire. These include ice bins, glass trays, punch bowls and ladles and much more. At LK you also have the option to buy gets. This involves giving a $30 keg deposit free which you get back once the keg is returned. Another perfect addition when having a party. With so many gift ideas for others ....or yourself....as well as party supplies and some snacky food, pop on into LK Ponsonby or jump on their website and get ordering for your next event.

Located right next door to Nosh so very handy: Nosh Ponsonby do not have a liquor license so you…read morecan just pop next door, for all your wine needs! I have been here a few times to purchase red wine namely Pinot Noir & Vodka. The staff are very knowledgable and helpful. They asked me if I needed assistance with choosing anything - have offered to carry my alcohol to the counter and chatted to me all the way through! They have regular offers & discounts on many brands so that's appealing! They sell soft drink, have a separate refrigerated beer room and stock all snack food too - at a premium price. I never feel under pressure to choose what I want (there is a big selection), which is good! Easy parking, open 7 days.

You always hear negatives about the staff at zambesi, but on Saturday I went in and spent a fair…read moreamount of money and part of that was because of how helpful and attentive the staff were. If your looking for something stylish go to zambesi and ask for Bridgette she'll point you in the right direction.

I have visited Egg numerous times throughout each of my 3 pregnancies, at both the Auckland and…read moreWellington stores, and highly recommend them! They have a great range of comfy and feminine clothing, including work wear, jeans, nursing tops and dresses, and basics like leggings and singlets etc. They often have special promos so it is worth signing up to the mailing list :) fantastic helpful staff too. Five stars from me, I would not shop anywhere else for my pregnancy clothes.

From the owner: The birth of EGG & pregnancy style down under started in 2000 Charlotte Devereux was pregnant with…read moreher first daughter Jasmin. She simply could not find the style of clothes she wanted to wear, so together with her mother, business woman Colyn Devereux-Kay, they started designing stylish, fashionable and most importantly comfortable maternity clothes that you can also wear after bambino arrives. The majority of EGG clothing and accessories are proudly made in New Zealand with a great team of people who have been with EGG since our infancy. EGG also partner with the Mental Health Association to help raise money for Post Natal Depression awareness. EGG - Nurturing your maternity journey in style