There are many wonderful gift and homeware stores throughout Ponsonby and Grey Lynn and most of them have developed customer-centric ways to ensure that Covid-Safe shopping retains a sense of fun and joy.
Chambers’ customers can order via the website or via landline on 09 376 6479 and are even encouraging customers to facetime them on mobile if they want a truly virtual shopping experience. There is nothing better than a gift wrapped by Chambers; just let them know and your gifts will be sent with their exquisite, complementary
gift wrapping.
“You have to go above and beyond at the moment, making it as easy as possible for customers. Shop local is the only way some of these smaller businesses in Ponsonby will survive. They need local support now more than ever,” says Erin.
For mothers, Chambers has everything from warm beanies, stylish scarves and aroma sticks, to t-shirts and handy ‘fitness belts’. For children and best friends, their Rock Your Kid and Rock Your Baby ranges are a great choice for stylish, active kids.
Chambers’ pickups are available 10am-4pm, 7 days per week and we are asking customers to stand at least two metres back from the door when collecting parcels. Erin is happy to provide a free delivery service to locals in our surrounding suburbs from Ponsonby to Point Chevalier and in between.
Part of staying local and buying local is buying New Zealand Made. The Garden Party on Ponsonby Road is committed to supporting New Zealand artists, creators and makers and has a wonderful collection of locally designed gifts.
These include the famous earrings by Ronja of Bureau 55, that Jacinda Ardern wore at a recent media conference. Whether it’s cushions or earrings, Anna Lim and the team at The Garden Party will deliver website orders for free on an e-bike to locals as well as distinctive, free gift wrap and cards.
Books are always the perfect gift for anyone and everyone anytime and for every occasion. The Women’s Bookshop on Ponsonby Road, and The Dorothy Butler’s Children Bookshop on Jervois Road both offer easy online ordering and The Women’s Bookshop offers contactless pick-up. The Women’s Bookshop drive thru system means your order is delivered directly to your car door. All you need to do is pay over the phone or with internet banking and call them whilst you wait in the Picton Street loading bay and they will run out with your books.
If you need inspiration for any type of book or reader, The Women’s Bookshop has a range of exceptional suggestions on its website and you can’t go wrong with the online ‘Staff Picks’ on The Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop website. One lovely suggestion from owner Helen Wardworth is ‘My Mama’ by Anne Marie van Haeringen. “Little Elephant has his mama wrapped around his little finger (or his little trunk) – well that’s what he thinks. But the illustrations tell a different story. A wonderful story to share with mum,” says Helen.
Of course, we have only scratched the surface of the incredible local businesses that are going the extra mile to keeping customers happy while remaining Covid-Safe. We will be regularly updating our website with great places to shop and innovated options to make the most of life within your bubble. So be sure to check out our website and sign up for our weekly updates.
What better way to enjoy a stay-at-home Mother’s Day or birthday weekend than to curl up with a good book and a great bottle of wine.