Hugeeeeeeeeeeede selection Amazing Value Superb service Owner operator plus 4 amazing staff New website www.rogerhuntersgardencentre.co.nz read more

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Felt pulled to write a review after reading others opinions of the owner, Roger himself. It is amusing to me that others may have found him rude, he has always been immensely friendly, an encyclopaedia of plant wisdom and knowledge, and a remarkable character. Perhaps if you are used to and now demand the bot standard employer that acts robotic, stay paying big bucks at Bunnings. He is the owner, and has clearly poured his heart and soul into this place, perhaps you need these qualities to be able to appreciate him and this phenomenal place. This place is an oasis away from all other plant stores, its an experience, a journey, one that is filled with wonder and awe. You should never come here in a rush, nor should you ever be in a rush to purchase gods gift that Roger has perfected - nature itself. I adore coming here and could easily spend hours pottering about admiring this maze like plant nursery. Thank you for creating this place! read more

This garden centre is a-maze-ing. It's big area and small paths run everywhere like a garden maze. It has the feel of someone's home garden that has grown into a thriving business. Lots of variety and pink wheelbarrows are provided to gather up your finds as you walk around. Take care through as some of the paths are narrow. Excellent selection and will come back when looking for that next treasure for my garden The only downside was the process at the exit to pay. A little time consuming with a manual system and two people required to get everyone through read more

I had not been to Rogers for many years because we moved further away for some years but since we moved again a bit closer I went back and was amazed by the huge variety of plants. This time I could only buy for a little piece of border, part of retirement village gardens and the plants had to fit in with other things already there but I found just what I was looking for, plants that looked attractive and were strong enough to look after themselves. When I used to visit many years ago I was developing an acre of paddock into a garden and after a few years it looked great and most of the plants came from Rogers and survived the clay soil, dry summers, windy hillside and the occasional visit of cattle or sheep who managed to find a gap in the fence. It was good to see that this place is like those plants, resilient and still surviving. read more

Mostly the owner. Quite possibly the rudest person. He's always working the till. Obnoxious. Plus you can't find plants, place says open at 730am but I'm still outside at 830 and no one's here. Update Google Profile so people aren't wasting time. Prefer Leafland and Plant Store. Healthier plants. Nicer service. read more

Avoid this place if you want to have a pleasant experience shopping for plants, as you'll likely have to spend ages in the queue, and then get verbally abused by the owner at the 'checkout' (as I was). read more

This is one of those secret gems of the in-the-know Aucklander. It's always busy so clearly maybe not so much of a secret anymore and the crowds come from far and wide for the quality products and savings. It's actually a lovely place to just go and have a wander even if you're not a serious gardener as everything is uncovered and grouped together with walkways inbetween, giving the impression that you are in fact in a real garden. Everything is at bargain prices (i.e. literally around half the price of the big branded garden centres), and while navigating your wheelbarrow and not losing your children can be a bit tricky, it's all a bit of an adventure and the kids will have a blast. Roger himself is a bit of a legendary character and he and his staff are prone to rounding down prices if you buy a lot which is really cool. You might have to queue for a bit but it's well worth it and the place is huge and has pretty much everything any other (much more expensive) plant shop has. read more

I remember coming here when I was a little kid and getting so bored. Why would anyone want to come shopping for Plants? We would spend almost all day out here, and me and my brother had to entertain ourselves hiding in wheelbarrows and amongst plants. Now that I am (a bit more) grown up, Roger's is like a paradise of plants. This has become one of Auckland's premiere destinations when it comes to picking up garden supplies and new products - when I used to work for a landscape gardening company, Roger's would be the first place we hit for stock - and they would almost always have what we wanted. If you are in the market for upgrading your garden, or just want to while away a day, Roger's is a pretty good place to head. Just be warned - it is a very easy place for a kid to hide away. read more

Okay, the prices are okay but it can be difficult finding what youre looking for. However, Roger is something else; very rude and arrogant at times, and no refund/exchange of unsatisfactory plants. And why dont they answer the phone? read more

Very rude and condensing. I am a regular customer and he told me to go be miserable somewhere else when all I asked was why he didn't charge me once for the flowers and pellets. Verbally attacked me never coming back. read more

Well worth the trip out there for selection and price a very unique centre It is a gardeners paradise!!!! read more

Great value if you can put up with the lack of organisation and the crotchety, petulant old man you have to deal with at the end. Such a potentially lovely place marred by ineffective service - if you haven't been before prepare to hoist an unwieldy wheelbarrow (they'll scold you for bringing your own bag/basket that's easier to manage) through muddy narrow paths and then queue for much, much longer than you expect to. read more

Not worrhy of even a single star!!!I went to Roger's Garden Mangere this morning and purchased $40 worth of plants. I asked the guy at the counter (from his arrogance I assume he was the owner) if I could please have a couple of plastic bags to put the plants in. He point blankly said "no". I asked why not (particularly when he gave 2 customers bags ahead of me). He replied because I give it only to my frequent customers. I said well, how do you think you would have me here back again if this is the customer service I get. He just shrugged his shoulders and turned away. Unbelievable customer service..... is it because the business is doing well and he cannot be bothered if he loses customers or is it because I was an Indian woman buying plants on my own and the two couples ahead of me who got the plastic bags were white-skinned? I would really like to believe that racism does not exist in New Zealand but when I see such a treatment, one really has to wonder!!! read more

Hey anyone knows a contact no for this place, the number on website no one answer that phone, I'm form Hamilton and want to know if they are open on 27,28,29 and some prices? read more