When we were first researching New Zealand, we were surprised when we didn’t recognize ANY department, pharmacy or grocery stores. No Walmarts – No Costcos – No Home Depot. It began a whole new learning experience in trying to figure out where to get the things we need.
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| Shopping area in Lyall Bay |
At first I was a bit disappointed as I was so familiar with our North American brands, but I soon came to appreciate the MADE IN NEW ZEALAND pride that beams from this country. With a population of only 4 million, I am amazed at the variety of stores that are available – and stores that are ONLY in New Zealand – many 100% owned and operated.
So for anyone planning a trip here, these are a few of the names you will see – and the Canadian (and some American) equivalent. The only one we haven’t found a substitute for yet in New Zealand is a large bulk discounter like Costco – man I miss those 2 litre jars of pickles!
Discount Department Stores
Electronics
Pharmacy
Home Improvement
Discount Grocery
Adventure Gear
Book Store
Grocery Store
Sporting Gear
Homeware
Clothing & Beauty Department Store
Here’s few others to that are KEY if you are planning to move too! (I will pre-warn you, you WILL get addicted to TradeMe)
Online Local Classifieds
Deal-of-the-Day
Job Search Site
Local Weather
*All logos were taken from Google Image searches*
Kia ora,<br /><br />Enjoying reading your blog and seeing Aotearoa through the eyes of others. Read your comment '…large bulk discounter like Costco'. Have you checked out Moore Wilson's on Tory street….
Hello!<br /><br />I actually JUST heard about Moore Wilson's this week! Planned to check it out this weekend, hoping it will fill our bulk discount grocer need 🙂 Thanks for the tip!<br /><br />Jenna
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