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Stores and shops are usually open from 9am &endash; 5:30pm Monday to Thursday and Friday from 9am - 9pm. Saturday hours vary from 9am &endash; 5pm and most shopping centres and malls are open late night Thursday and Friday and all day during the weekends.

 

New Zealand's 'best buys' include wool products such as hand-knitted sweaters, weavings, sheepskin rugs, woollen jackets, coats and car seat covers.

Maori woodwork and carvings are popular souvenirs, while greenstone jewellery can be purchased at a low price. Pottery is sold in Auckland, Wellington and Nelson. Most shops will happily ship bulky items to your homeland for you.

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