Where to Shop in Auckland - Discount Superstores

K-mart is in Westfield St. Lukes Mall.

New Zealand is an expensive place to live in. Rent is expensive. So is transportation and food. But, there are places of refuge. Auckland has a number of discount superstores you can go to to get cheap clothes and small appliances for your flat. First you have K-mart, yes, the US' former retail giant. They have one store here in Auckland at the Westfield St. Lukes mall. It's pretty much like a typical K-mart in the US. Lots of cheap stuff. If you don't care with brands and labels, this is a good place to go to.

The Warehouse at Downtown Shopping Centre.

Next there is New Zealand's answer to K-mart--The Warehouse. The stores I go to are located at Downtown Shopping Centre next to Britomart, and at Sylvia Park Mall. To paint you a picture of what you can get from The Warehouse, I got my pillows, duvet, trash bin, bookshelf and clothes dryer stand there.

Briscoes in Panmure.

Last on my short list is Briscoes. This place has no clothes. Just houseware and appliances. The store I frequent is located at Panmure. This is where you should go for small home appliances. Do NOT buy small appliances at The Warehouse because although they are cheaper, they are poorly made and may get busted early. For home appliances, you should definitely go to Briscoes. Mas mahal than The Warehouse, pero may mga sale at specials naman. I bought my electric blanket, clothes hangers, toaster and rice cooker here.

So if you find New Zealand expensive. Don't worry. Just visit K-mart, The Warehouse or Briscoes and your wallet won't feel the pinch that much.