Xpress Stationery is a proper stationery shop; it's not your usual chain store full of one type of…read morepencil or pen. They have things here you won't find in those places (good pastels; patterned papers), as well as a decent range of magazines. They're also helpful if you don't know quite what you'd like, and are happy to spend time with making sure you're getting what you need. Unlike those other chain stores, this place also has a small gallery space; whilst I've never seen any art here I really like, I applaud them for using their space for supporting artists.

Xpress Stationery has items that you can't get in the "mall" shops. The owner is knowledgeable and…read moreif they don't happen to stock what you need, they happily get it in for you. The personalised service is great and the art/craft supplies make gift buying very easy - gets those creative juices flowing.

Yes. I am writing a review for a stationery shop. But, if truth be told, one of my favourite…read moretimes of year at school was the first week where you got to order a load of shiny, brand new stationery items. So I guess it's coming full circle. I've had to frequent the Warehouse Stationery branch in Henderson many times over the past couple of years, now that I have become a professional student. Buying stationery supplies, workbooks and seeking copying, printing and binding services have become second nature. I really like the Henderson branch in particular, because it's always really well stocked and well priced. The staff are knowledgeable about the stock on hand and are really efficient when it comes to your order, particularly within the copy centre. Warehouse stationery is always my first stop for my stationery requirements!

A fabulous shop with everything for artists of all abilities. Quality products, friendly and…read morehelpful, and with staff that know what they are talking about! What else would you want?!

I expected Henderson's Office Product Depot to look like a wholesalers emporium instead of a…read moreWarehouse Stationary. OPD may not like the analogy with their competitor but it's actually a good thing. The orange painted to store (to convey their cheap prices) is a clean and well organized little store, with everything to restock an office from EFTPOS rolls to instant coffee. Strangely, the shop was empty as I was walking around, which could be a potentially dangerous thing in West Auckland, but when the service arrived it was friendly. A competent store and a viable option for office supplies.

This little fabric store looks like a dirty, graffitied shop from "the ghetto", typical of shops in…read moreWest (or South) Auckland. It sits near the beginning of a stretch of street rife with emporiums and cheap asian stores. The only distinguishing thing about this store are the faded paintings of hibiscus flowers. Jay's Clothing or Island Styles (I'm not sure which it is called) stocks bundles of thin pacific island prints, all crammed into this small store. If you're needing gaudy Hawaiian shirts or cheap lavalava's, this is a decent place to start. The interior is actually clean, if cluttered, and the service pleasant enough.

Burmese lady waited on us. Very courteous and even looked for more of the same fabric prints for…read moreus. Unfortunately this shop did not accept credit cards. We wanted to buy more, but luckily we had enough cash to purchase 6 meters of fabric. Prices are very reasonable. Many of the designs are not found in Hawaiian and US shops, but there were prints we liked very much. Went here during the weekday where off-street parking was easy to find. Wish this shop (and many other fabric stores) carried more kiwiana prints, including sports designs, eg. rugby. Looking forward to revisiting next time when in the area. Mahalo ~ Thank You!

Do you care where the products you buy come from? Are you a conscious consumer? Are you sick of…read morebuying stuff that lines the pockets of the middle man, and not the makers themselves? Then get yourself to Trade Aid! Where else can you go to find beautifully handmade, handcrafted homewares, where you know its source? Trade Aid is a shop that I continually support, as it's where you can find unique gift that cuts out the middle guy and benefits the artisans and craftspeople directly. The majority of the items sold are beautiful homewares, handmade cards, manchester, kitchen items, delicious coffee and chocolate, toys for children, handwoven rugs, sissal rugs, jewellery and some clothing items. I always think of Trade Aid first if I need a birthday card, a gift, or something for my house. Simply put, Trade Aid has been supporting fair trading practices, well before Fairtrade became trendy. Support them and you support artisans and workers in developing countries. The Henderson branch packs a punch - it may not be as big as the Ponsonby store, but they are SUPER friendly, helpful and always well stocked. Get yourself there! (the chocolate almonds are amazing).

This is a gift shop, all things gifty; traditional Western wedding coming up? a birthday that you…read morewish to purchase that-oh-so kitsch personalised b'day magnet? Or maybe something a bit more left of field, clocks? a Buddha statue that has very un-Buddha-like faces attached, or maybe the poor cliched Native American paraphernalia? So much to choose from where to start! This shop can be found on the ground floor of the West City Mall in Henderson. Oh, and they sell the lovely Nag Champa incense for just a mere $2.90, worth going in just for that me thinks, other than that, just another gift shop...