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Whitcoulls Plaza Palmerston North

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👍👍 I like the plaza it is great place to shop and go have a coffee at COLOMBUS People often mention books, helpful, service, store, good, shop, staff,


Address

Shop 053/84 The Square, Shopping Centre, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand

Website

www.whitcoulls.co.nz

Contact

+64 6 952 6142

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (98 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 am to 5:30 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 7 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: books (9) helpful (7) service (6) store (6) good (6) shop (6) staff (6)
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  • 5/5 Gerard F. 3 years ago on Google • 221 reviews
    I went in there to get my sister-law a Christmas present. Namely, a book voucher. But nowadays instead of the piece of paper, it is now a card. Very durable, and not easy to lose. A little crowded due to Christmas, but the Staff were great. Holding up under the pressure!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharon R. 2 years ago on Google • 120 reviews
    Exceptional service. I queried if they had an item in stock. The lady was super helpful and amongst all the items in store she found what I was looking for. 1 set of Amalfi Friendship Birds. I was very happy with the service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matty 2 years ago on Google
    Had to pick something up that dad ordered. Staff were very lovely, helpful and with a big smile
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection! I buy my board games from here and another good place to go for board games is toyworld
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shane B. 1 year ago on Google
    I like the plaza it is great place to shop and go have a coffee at COLOMBUS
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Helen M. 3 years ago on Google • 394 reviews
    Very busy store on Saturday, I was searching for two books. The first I found easily, the second not so. Sought assistance from a staff member who was so helpful. Great service.

  • 4/5 Janet D. 4 years ago on Google • 336 reviews
    I like the way the shop opens up directly onto The Plaza; I often spot things of interest. The stands of books and novelties were tidy with good signage. I saw some good specials. The staff were smiling even though they were busy serving a constant stream of customers.

  • 4/5 Carel J. 3 years ago on Google • 320 reviews
    Relatively small for a Whitcoulls, but they have the basics covered, with a good selection of new release, back catalogue and classic books. Good place for jigsaw puzzles, board games and a wide range of greeting cards. Staff are always helpful and friendly.

  • 5/5 Fraser K. 3 years ago on Google • 171 reviews
    How could a bookshop not be five stars. Easy access from Church Street means you can grab a book and be out in the car while the rest of the world roams the Plaza. First time I've bought a book that's hard to pick up but Alan Davies 'Just Ignore Him' a book about his life is a train wreck you that is hard not to finish even the harrowing events of his childhood. Great service as usual and the Christmas gift vouchers went nowhere even with a buy one get one half price offer. At the end of the day you just can't have too many books.

  • 5/5 Trisha S. 11 months ago on Google • 134 reviews
    Love this shop edpecially for books, but also lovely cards and many lovely gifts

  • 4/5 Tim H. 10 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    It's a book store. Sold me what I needed with some pretty good customer service

  • 1/5 Alice F. 2 years ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Very disappointed that the online store stating that a lot of the in-store items were 'out of stock'. I went online and ordered to find that the products were in stock, currently attempted to get my order canceled but have no luck. In-store were helpful but still waiting for my order to be canceled so that i may get the product instore with the store credit.

  • 5/5 Jaime V. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    We went in to get some books and support for my daughter with anxiety. We had an awesome young girl who helped us and showed us all sorts of amazing things. She had lots of great advice and personal experience to help. You made this so easy and made my daughter feel supported and normal, she even commented that she will be ok one day just like you!! You never know the difference you can make to someone just by doing your job, thank you so much !!

  • 5/5 David le F. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome selection of books for a small shop

  • 5/5 Michael E. 1 year ago on Google
    Lots of books and stationery, friendly helpful staff who know their stuff

  • 5/5 Bowie Z. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved the shop! I usually go to the shop for a little read and the lady who works there is nice she smiles a lot and it brightens up my day.

  • 4/5 Roxanne E. 1 year ago on Google
    Good variety. Friendly staff. Shop is a bit cramped

  • 5/5 Bunny M. 1 year ago on Google
    Always found staff helpful and friendly.

  • 5/5 Caryn S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great selections (if a little pricey). I've always gotten a great recommendation from the staff members

  • 5/5 Katrina B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great store and lovely service. I do wonder if donations of books that are in good quality is possible though.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping


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