Karmen at Simply Strandz is absolutely FANTASTIC! A wonderfully cheerful and relaxed atmosphere, ensuring you enjoy each and every visit, and at a very reasonable price. I wouldn't even think of going anywhere else now, as all of my family now go to see Karmen - even my mum!

Approximate cost: $40

I saw these guys play at a function - they were seriously fantastic! Garage rock sounds, with a little rockabilly thrown in to keep you on your toes ... I'll be using them for my future events!

Fantastic service - the most beautiful flower arrangements I've seen in a long time - and at a great price!!! Little extras can be added for special occasions - chocs , lingerie, or toys etc - nothing is too much trouble for the fabulous V..!

Shaun photographed my best friends' wedding - fanfreakingtastic pics! He was such a cool guy, so friendly and easy-going, and his pictures turned out amazing. His glamour shots are to die for...

Approximate cost: $very reasonable

They are, 9 times out of 10, the cheapest petrol station in the area. They have the usual range of convenience items, but also stock a range of New Zealand items! I visit this servo regularly, as the attendants are always friendly and ready for a chat.

Love visiting this store! The produce is always fresh, the staff always smiling! They have some AMAZING specials, and their fruit and vegetables are top quality.

I visited this store for the first time and enquired as to whether or not one of their cakes had nuts in it. The cashier did not know. the MANAGER did not know. When I shook my head in disbelief (that these people were selling these items without knowledge of the ingredients!) the manager came and abused ME for 'causing trouble'! As I'm allergic to some nuts, imagine my dismay when a store doesn't even know what they're selling!!

Approximate cost: $expensive

I go in to my local IGA regularly just to get the 'specials' from the catalogue. Most of the time they have everything in stock with plenty of reserve.. but if it's an especially good sale price, they seem to run out and cannot fulfil customer demand.

I visit the Rothwell Store on a regular basis - you could say I've become a Bunnings bunny! I love that I can go in there and find a woman to help me... they're never condescending like guys sometimes can be when you go in and ask for items such as 'the little black thing that goes around the toilet pipe' - they know what you're after!! The chicks there really know their stuff!

My friend's wedding dress was posted to her - it was nothing like described. It was horrible! the fantastic girls at Double two completely re-sculpted her dress into her fantasy dress with no fuss, no bother and an unbelievable price! My bridesmaid dress was altered the same 'no worries' attitude. They have done an amazing job, and always with a smile. Extremely well priced, and very friendly.

Approximate cost: $45