Mangawhai Books and Gifts

04/09/2026

Nee Dohs! Back in stock after a Long Wait

09/05/2026

Winter Hours! Now that its getting quieter and colder we will be opening at the later time of 10am on Sunday. Sunday Only, all other days are 8.30am as usual

11/04/2026

With the wild weather hitting tonight and tomorrow, Mangawhai Books have decided to stay closed tomorrow rather than risk travel for us or our customers. Everyone stay safe!

20/11/2025

Setting up for the Street Party tonight! See you there!

17/11/2025

🎅 Send Your Letter to Santa! 🎄
This year we have our very own Santa’s Letter Box located in the NZ Post section of the bookshop!

To send a letter to Santa through NZ Post, simply address it to the North Pole and remember to include your child’s name and address on the back so Santa can send a reply.

✉️ How to Write and Send Your Letter

1. Address the Letter
Write your letter to:
Santa Claus
c/o Santa’s Workshop
North Pole 0001

2. Include Return Information
Make sure your child’s full name and address are clearly written on the back of the envelope. This is essential for receiving a reply from Santa.

3. No Postage Needed
No stamp is required

4. Handwritten Letters
If you would like a reply from santa, letters must be posted by December 6, 2024.

5. Visit Our Santa Mail Post Box
You’ll find the special Santa Mail post box right in the NZ Post section of the bookshop.

🎁 “Santa’s ready and waiting and looking forward to a snow-covered letterbox stuffed with mail.”

27/10/2025

On the Subject of Christmas 🤭
Our 2025 Christmas Catalogue is here packed full of wonderful gift ideas for everyone on your list! From fun stocking fillers for the kids to beautiful gift sets, Bath essentials, and much more, we’ve got plenty to make your Christmas shopping easy and enjoyable. 🎁

The shop is now stocked with a great selection of gifts ready for the holiday season.

Pop by and pick up your copy of the catalogue today, and get a head start on your Christmas shopping! 🎅📚

📍 Mangawhai Books & Gifts

27/10/2025

🎄 Christmas is coming, send early with NZ Post! 🎄

It’s that time of year again! NZ Post’s Christmas sending cut-off dates are out ... So if you’re planning to send gifts or goodies overseas, make sure to get them away nice and early to avoid any last-minute stress.

You can also take advantage of NZ Post’s great Christmas offer send up to 1kg of gifts for just $20 to Australia & the South Pacific, or $40 to the US, UK & Canada. Perfect for sending a little Kiwi joy abroad! 🎁✈️

Pop in and see us to get your parcels on their way in time for Christmas! 🌟

08/10/2025

08/10/2025

📚 New Arrivals at the Book Shop!
We’ve been busy restocking the shelves with lots of exciting new items. Our 2026 diaries and calendars have arrived, along with ladies, men's, and kids Mangawhai T-shirts and towels. Plus, there’s a great new selection of books waiting for you to explore!

22/08/2025

Jigsaws! Come in for some cold weather activities