Reviews of Spotlight Whangarei. (Shop) in Whangārei (Northland).

Spotlight Whangarei

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19/25 Lower Tarewa Road, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand

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Information of Spotlight Whangarei, Shop in Whangārei (Northland)

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Reviews of Spotlight Whangarei

J. W.

Great specials and wonderful staff. An excellent experience. We were looking for a turquoise rug and velvet fabric to make curtains to match the rug. Wow we found both. 50% off the rug and 40% off the fabric. A fantastic result

S. M.

Thank you Tracey for your outstanding service ( whangarei store) instead of dismissing me you went out of your way to be helpful! After a frustrating morning you really helped my stress levels! As for one of the front counter staff.. If I have to wear a mask while you serve me I would appreciate it if you wore yours! Was very angry to see you disregarding the rules!

L. B.

Bit hit and miss with the staff, one was unfriendly and blunt when asked about a particular product on the floor and one was super friendly at the checkout. Always a good selection of products though. Would probably order online next time instead of traveling from Kerikeri to be there in person.

S. C.

If you have time then spotlight is a store to explore, I was after toast bags, you make your sandwich and put the sandwich inside the bag and put in your toaster, nice toasted sandwich and no mess to clean up, the bags can be used over and over, they are from UK in a pack of 2 for about $ 10, you can always go online to check out,

D. W.

Excellent service from all the staff and its a well stocked shop.

M. B.

Love this shop so many projects to do but reality says just one for now.

A. G.

Big store with plenty of fabrics, crafting items, cake decorating supplies, homewares and party supplies

A. l.

Nice store friendly service. Good stock

B. M.

Generally fine. Fabric selection is average, can be really hit and miss for quality, and is often cut wonky. I'd go elsewhere if there were more options in Whangarei, but it's better than nothing. They might be better for other products.

M. F.

So many wonderful bargains today got massive savings on queen sheet sets, $180 down to $49! Also great to see consistent brands, got patio curtains a number of years ago and found same brands for extra accessories today.

E. R.

Most team members are friendly and helpful. Found some good sale price items so quite happy. A nice store with a huge variety

N. E.

Good staff plenty of helpful advice. Easy returns

K. W.

I unfortunately bought ten chair covers online, but they didn't have stock so I had to wait for three to turn up before they could complete the credit. I'll never buy from them online again, but I returned the three covers and the staff completed the credit. The lady I dealt with in person was very happy to help. I only can recommend buying in-store, and in person. Phew, long drawn out drama.

R. M.

Jemma was the most delightful and helpful young lady,willing,happy and nothing was too much trouble. She literally took hours off our shopping today.Couldnt have asked for better service, thank you Jemma.

F.

Yes, please. To good variety, though (sometimes a little) reluctant service. Sometimes deeds and patience mean more than words. Since placing this review, I have emailed the owner about the service. I was promised that this would be addressed and have since found the service to be much better than before. There is still, a little confusion about who is next in line as several markings on the floor do not form a good system when only one or two assistants are at the tills.

J.

Great place for craft materials.

L. J.

Helpful staff saw I was interested in purchasing curtain tape and advised it was sold by the metre at the counter a lot cheaper than the packet price. Got everything I wanted and joined the membership at the checkout too to obtain a $10 voucher on my birthday.

K. L.

service her always takes forever.but there are only 2 places in Whangarei to purchase haberdashery so you don't have much choice

N.

Awesome bargains when you're there at the right time 😎 Lots to look at, check it out 👍

G.

Was able to get some wool that I needed

G. D.

The lady that served me today was so friendly and helpful. I really liked talking to her. Thanks Spotlight for your service. ❤

D. E.

Excellent service. Eggs Benedict with generous portions of salmon blocks (covered in pepper chunks not thin sliced clean salmon). The toasted muffin/bread underneath was light & crispy, not heavy. Good compliment to the sweetcorn & avocado mix on top with salmon and eggs on that. Tables inside had plenty of light and didn't feel squeezed up to the other tables. Once the chills off the air there's some outdoor tables as well.

J. A. C.

Lots of interesting useful stock but......staffing ratio @times too low meaning longish wait for help/checkout. Some ambiguity in pricing method during 'sales'

D. F.

Great selection of curtains and blinds to choose from for a great price. Also love the great range of bed linen, sewing gear and craft ideas. Recently brought a helium balloon for an eightieth birthday for a small price. Great, helpful and friendly staff.

N. K. C.

Very helpful staff, got everything i needed

J. R.

Wonderful. Friendly, professional staff, excellent prices and great quality homeware. Bought bedding and things for the kitchen, very impressed. With VIP discounts even better.

C. B.

Super helpful and friendly staff. Had everything i needed in stock, couldn't be happier

J.

Had just what I needed. Pleasant service.

M. W.

Great range of bedding sheets and duvets, sewing materials and craft resources, tools and accessories. Good and moderate prices sprinkled throughout the ranges. Easy level parking close to wheelchair-friendly shop entrance. Enough staff on duty to ask for help. We didn't find 'light-boxes'. Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable team members. Sufficient cashier places open that no checkout waiting needed.

M.

Great sale & customer service was fantastic!!

A.

Great customer service & helpful to find the best buy for my money. Only 4 stars because I feel the store is very cluttered, may need a bigger premises or cut back on some lines

J.

Lovely store great staff

N. K.

I LOVE this store! It has EVERYTHING! Great prices! and great service! The associates are always so willing to help, and they know so much!. Rarely do they have to confer with others to confirm their price quotes, product availability or whatever. They offer advice on color and fabric types, according to my description of how I am using the fabrics, and even give opinions, when asked, as to what they recommend. They make suggestions regarding which type of fabric might be best for my purpose and even supply small samples for me to take home and think about. This also applies to any product I am considering from crafts, to blinds, buttons, sewing accessories, pillows or anything available, and believe me, there are many useful and fun things to chose from. It is such a pleasure to just walk in to a smiling crew willing and eager to be helpful. What would we all do with out SPOTLIGHT!!! You guys just keep on keeping on!!! See You soon! Nina Knight, Russell

P. R.

Need these stickers on my mini for the pork pie run in March . Wasn't a problem they were made & on the car now I'm all set to go thanks again 😀

W.

Great selection of various products, fairly priced, professional and helpful staff.

N. O.

Selection is good. Full on branch. Unfortunately checkout is always taking so long. I had a feeling the "long chat" is the part of the service that staff are really proud about. Honestly had an impression - I am in a club where sawing ladies having there social life. And there are me - behind them, wasting my time trying to buy something and go. If you are in a hurry - go to just a shop. Not a community center Sportlight.

P.

Well stocked.Good covid protocols.

N. A.

5 stars Spotlight staff for much improved customer service. For good quality products for the home I always find what I'm looking for. Spotlight sales always present the best opportunity to purchase a wide variety of good quality products. Worth a look at any time if ypu delight in browsing. Crafts, knitting/crochet/sewing/bedding/homeware, but take a look they have a diverse stock.

C. M.

Tons of fabric, staff were friendly,, plenty of free parking, was able to find material I wanted on discount which was nice.

S. D.

A lovely shop but l asked about a fancy dress outfit. They were going to check the next day and let me know. Still waiting.

G. H.

I didn't find all what I wanted, but the staff is very helpful :-)

A. N.

Large selection of homewares, fabric and craft supplies. Good parking. Staff are scattered and their are not enough of them, they all look stressed.

R.

Huge selection, great prices.

G. C.

Friendly service. Helpful staff. Isles are often blocked or width is compromised with bins sticking out. Always something on sale or in clearance. I personally would like to see more acrylic yarn. And yarn sales

C. M.

Tons of fabric, staff were friendly,, plenty of free parking, was able to find material I wanted on discount which was nice.

R. Y.

Great Shop for everything to do with sewing stuff and etc crafting knitting material just fantastic knic knacks YES everything a wonderful woman needs. My friend and I were making a quick visit to gey a few thing's. Great place for people to peruse around and have a look. Even MEN !!!! 😍 .

I. T.

Such an excellent stockist for home crafts, quilting and art materials. Also a great range of curtains, poles and blinds.

L. O.

I had to order a house lot of curtains. The process was very simple as I left them the window plans and they worked it all out and ordered them in. When I collected them, they applied the sale discount at the time of the order even though the sale had finished. The staff were very friendly and made it all enjoyable 😁

R. A.

Just as you would expect a spotlight to be. Fabric, crafts, haberdashery, housewares, bedding etc. Helpful staff. Lots of parking and disabled access. Have good specials, it is worth becoming a spotlight VIP - as you get specials on items that are not on special.

C.

Great variety and good specials and deals. But it is very difficult to get around this shop with a trolley, I actually saw one lady today with her trolley stuck on a display! Also took a long time to be served.

E. W.

Variety in store quite comprehensive, & prices right. I am interested in knitting and there is plenty of variety in wool at reduced prices, but variety/choices of knitting patterns are poor. Otherwise a good store, centrally located.

O.

Very good 👍 plenty to look at.

T.

very friendly and helpfull staff

B. C.

Great variety. Very busy had a wait for service but otherwise good.

S. M.

I had a really great experience at Spotlight today. Although very busy, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly too

J. T.

Lovely fish and chips. Waa very busy so waited awhile

J. H.

Had everything we were looking for and at reasonable prices too.

T. B.

The only thing they don't have is a Crochet 0.6, but expect that you can find everything! Thae staff is really helpful!

A. W.

This used to be the place for sewers, handicraft people, knitters. Now it is overflowing with sheets and other household goods and less options at the creative site. Also hit and miss with their service

N. L.

Good friendly service, nice prices

D. P.

I like it when they have stuff on sale, you got most of what you need. Staff are nice as well

A. S.

Fast friendly service and great range for craft and hobbies

M. C.

Lots of interesting hobbies and crafts catered for plus great specials on curtains and blinds. Definitely worth a visit - staff are friendly and helpful!

L. M.

Obviously has been busy in the lead up to Christmas. And with many affected by stock still in containers awaiting unloading. But still enough on the floor in all departments.

M. P.

Had to wait for someone to serve me at checkout. Not acknowledged by any staff member or asked if they could help.

J. L.

Very helpful staff! Great range of stock. Could do with a few more staff at busy times but the staff there does their best.

K. B.

Always a great place to visit. You can get anything you want, and lots of goodies you didn't think you needed!

G. S.

Not a lot of stock in way of balloons. Otherwise great.

S. W.

They have a lot of stuff instore which is great but trying to find prices was a bit difficult as they were displayed very well. Lovely staff though.

S. H.

Always great shopping here and helpful staff!

J.

Great service caring staff

G. R.

Love spotlight stores although sometimes staffing is pretty thin!

K. M. (.

Has pretty much what you need each time you go there

M.

Great selection of everything.

L. M.

Great place to shop has a wide range of household products of good quality.

j.

Great good service.

Q.

Great sale and helpful staff!

S.

I always find what I am looking for.

K.

Got All the bits and pieces I needed

M. S.

Really friendly helpful staff, things often seem in the wrong place and perhaps not as well organised as many of the bigger Auckland branches. But this comes down to staffing levels.

W. T.

Great selection line your stock good helpful & informative staff with sense of humour well organised & laid plenty of parking out thank you appreciate your service

J. T.

Awesome craft supplies and fabric! Somehow they always have what I need. Great staff and shop.

j. r.

Love this shop have everything crafty you could ever need and the staff are very helpful and friendly

N. B.

Great service. Always know how to find everything. Awesome layout of the store. Love going here

I. R.

Helpful staff, lovely range of products and easy to find

B.

Same as all the other Spotlight stores. Staff very helpful (seemed to be more staff than the Glenfield or Albany store? But maybe just my timing)

C. S.

They don't sell quilling paper or sticks anymore... Sad

J. H.

The store had what I wanted at a good price

L. S.

Understandably build up to Christmas and if you don't buy early you miss out!

M. M.

Always seems busy, fairly easy to walk around, good variety of goods for sale. Staff members I talked to seem happy and helpful.

J.

Awesome customer service very kind & helpful

T.

Very helpful staff

J. O.

Great selection of everything from homewares to fabric to crafting. There is usually a few minute wait to be served though.

C. F.

Poor choice of knitting wool since revamp, worth waiting until trip to Akld to go to Albany store.. disappointed.

R. a. D.

Amazingly friendly and helpful staff plus a huge range of products, just love to shop at this store.

N. H.

Amazing service great fabric choice and awesome arts choice

A. B.

Excellent product range and prices but service can be painfully slow usually have a long wait but often compensated for by the friendliness of the staff

K. R.

Was awesome, had exactly what I was after. customer service was great, lovely friendly staff. 😁

M. P.

Got a great deal today. Staff were delightful.

k. t.

Everything arts and crafts in one place. Helpful and knowledgeable staff.

J. F.

Always a craft persons treasure trove to visit... had good licensed fabric this time

I. T.

This place is underated. But, unfortunately, understaffed. I was disappointed by the lack of service, and check out operaters.

N. K.

Staffer really good and helpful however range of curtain rails incomplete and some accessories not stocked.

k. m.

Awesome place heaps to looks at good range of products ;)

B. S.

Okay store, can be over priced staff have limited knowledge but helpful as can be and friendly

J.

Staff always so friendly & helpful

A. S.

Has all the things you expect from the shop plus friendly staff

E.

Got a good choice of items. Its a good place to browse and work out how that creation you have in mind is going to work out.

M. J.

Spotlight is just one of those stores that you can roam around in for hours. There is always something unexpected on the next shelf or round the next corner

S. R.

We here to get some buttons and the selection was quite limited however the selection of other things seemed really good

C. F.

Nice and got what I needed for my baking

H. N.

Plenty of stock to choose from, great price on my purchases.

R.

Good shop

S. W.

Great shop, give yourself plenty of time to shop, because there is a lot of variety

C.

Can get alot of different things at spotlight from pillows to birthday goodies

A. S.

Always good at spotlight Whangarei never had a bad experience. Very helpful staff.

B.

helpful staff. good product range. pricey. For fabrics I would reccommend Arthurs Emporium.

D. W.

The staff at Whangarei spotlight have been amazing very helpful and caring. They have gone the extra mile to help. Thank you Whangarei spotlight.

R. M.

No bags at checkout 1 Eftpost machine wasn't working. Good help with wool selection

L.

Has heaps of products, but gets busy and then hard to find staff for help

A.

Returned a light and got a refund to buy a different one

N. M.

Great selection and amazing customer service

L.

Lovely ladies, always helpful 😊

A.

👍

D. A.

Mostly good friendly service. Only 2 grumpy ladies working in store today.

T. S.

Very good and friendly staff. Great service

B. S.

Amazing range of craft products as very reasonable prices.

T.

Confusing counter to check out

K.

Was awesome, had exactly what I was after. customer service was great, lovely friendly staff. 😁

E.

Love a good spotlight. Just need to allow more time to poke around. Easy parking.

N.

Really helpful lady helped me with choosing a gender reveal ballon.

L.

Obviously has been busy in the lead up to Christmas. And with many affected by stock still in containers awaiting unloading. But still enough on the floor in all departments.

D.

Good shop for arts and craft plus home decor

B.

Same as all the other Spotlight stores. Staff very helpful (seemed to be more staff than the Glenfield or Albany store? But maybe just my timing)

E. R.

Got a good choice of items. Its a good place to browse and work out how that creation you have in mind is going to work out.

M.

Lots of interesting hobbies and crafts catered for plus great specials on curtains and blinds. Definitely worth a visit - staff are friendly and helpful!

S.

They have a lot of stuff instore which is great but trying to find prices was a bit difficult as they were displayed very well. Lovely staff though.

C.

Poor choice of knitting wool since revamp, worth waiting until trip to Akld to go to Albany store.. disappointed.

W.

A shop where one can find most of what you are looking for. Plenty of parking surrounding the area

N. R.

Really helpful lady helped me with choosing a gender reveal ballon.

K. T.

A great place for really good bargains and to kick start your creativity

C. p.

Ladies are very helpful and got everything you need for crafts

A.

Helpful staff. It's spotlight, pretty much what you expect.

O.

I got what I needed at a very reasonable price

S.

Good selection of craft and homeware products.

E. L.

Love a good spotlight. Just need to allow more time to poke around. Easy parking.

R. T.

Just absolutely love this place, variety is great as is product

G. R.

Very positive. Good sale and everything I needed. Love the store.

W. M.

Very helpful staff, make shopping easier and a pleasure

s. c.

Just love the fabric section. Great prices

s. f.

Stock is really great but it's difficult to find someone to serve you.

F.

Super store, has everything under the 🌞

J.

Very good service

M. S.

Massive choice of craft hobbie and decorating materials.Today it was quiet and service was excellent.

R.

Great service

K. D.

Love this store - best place in Whangarei for all your crafty needs!

C. D.

Sometimes there are no prices visible and you waste time finding someone to help

E. E.

Great selection and helpful staff with great advice.

K.

Some great sale priced items.

G.

Variety of stock , all sorts of hobbies accessories , friendly helpful staff

A.

Inconsistent. Some staff are amazing some really arn't. Manager is on to it as.

V.

Always find what I need, well stockec

T.

Awesome staff really helpful

D.

It's a pretty typical spotlight store.. Say no more

S. S.

Friendly and helpful staff despite being understaffed and in a sale.

t.

Very helpful staff

s. b.

Awesome staff. Good range. Gd sales

D.

Good shop for arts and craft plus home decor

S. M.

Great place to get dragged around by the Mrs 😆

T. K.

For some reason the main counter is always understaffed. They badly need a checkout counter.

C.

Its ok. Not as great as i thought it would be. Expensive too

K. M.

Overall good friendly, helpful staff only had a problem with one.

A.

Excellent ,friendly staff,crammed full items.

F.

Great service. Thank you.

T. S.

Was amazing with lots of different types of things to buy.

M. X.

Amazing staff, store smells weird

S.

Great staff

B. M.

Tidy up your fabrics and keep patterns in stock.

T. T.

Awesome place . Wendy is the best sales woman EVER !

M.

Popular shop staff very friendly and helpful

F.

All the craft and home supplies

K. D.

Love their fabric and craft selections

G.

Cool had exactly what we wanted

s.

Happy with service and products for sale good displays

G.

Great service

H.

Not much cake decorating things left

L.

Awesome place to go for supplies

S. W.

Helpful staff helped me find exactly what I needed

M.

Always love spot light.

L.

Lots of lovely fabrics to choose from.

a. B.

50% off sewing machines last week

S.

For all your crafting creating needs at great prices

J. H.

Great staff very helpful. Wish there was a Spotlight in Kerikeri.

M.

Poorly stocked and slow service.

G. C.

Poor customer relations in saying that they are good

A.

I love Spotlight. The staff are wonderful and as always, helpful

A.

Great products and prompt service.😀

S.

Good selection of all sorts of crafts

G.

Great shop for crafters

P.

Great shop helpfull Staff

K.

not enough staff to ask for help apart from that lots of stock good value

J.

What a lovely lady, thanks for your help.

L. A. T. C.

Good stuff for you and your family but in New, Zealand

P.

big shop with lots of choice. material quite expensive

W.

Very good for price

B.

Great

E.

This place has everything crafty you could possibly need.

A.

Just so much to choose from. Helpful staff.

N.

Great , someone who is inept about cloth got some good advice

D.

Great service and shopping

l. a.

Always pleasant and staff are always helpful

I.

Good variety of yarn

S.

Great selection and range with great prices

B.

Brilliant place for craft supplies

l.

Lots and lots to see. Gifts gallore.

R.

Had what I wanted and fast service

B. W.

Rather expensive when the same thing and quality in 2 dollar shops is much the same and cheaper

T. V. P.

Good service product variety!

K.

Lots of things you need 😊

K.

Always a great place to browse

D. B.

Very helpful

S.

Had excellent assistance. Big savings to be had.

L.

Not as much yarn choice as other spotlights

D.

Great customer service

n.

What I wanted

j.

Service just the best

S.

Nicely laid out and tidy shop

L.

Great service and good specials

G.

Hood selection. Friendly helpful staff

B.

Love going here lots of choices

S.

Excellent service and great bargains

j.

I look for things on special, starting to put things away for Christmas.

C.

Their craft section is excellent.

D.

It's a crafty persons heaven!!

M.

Generally happy star super helpful

D.

Great helpful staff. Great prices

L.

To much nice stuff. 🤗

l.

One of my favourite stores

S. C.

Very helpful friendly staff.

D.

Happy staff

L.

Friendly. Always have what I need. Helpful.

r.

got a head from here good quality thanks.

M.

Customer service could be better

T.

Expensive but good customer service

G.

Good shop for gifts

D. N.

Luckily it wasn't to busy, got everything I needed.

W.

Great service,good specials

A.

very very good place to shop

P.

Material glass ware and curtains you will be surprised

C. G.

Take it or leave it.... Pretty pricey & not much competition in Whangarei.

c.

Always find what you need!

G.

Y Great hobby shop

S.

Great selection and prices

I.

Very friendly staff and products.

D.

I spend too much money here lol

L.

Awesome yarn & wool section

S.

Very good and busy

t.

They seem to have a bit of everything

E.

A great mixture of items for crafters

E.

Kinda expensive but amazing range

W.

Everything you need for crafting.

J.

Helpful staff in fabric section

B.

Part of Tarawa shopping centre. Good little place.

D.

Always go to visit when can .

S.

Heaps of bargains with the specials and mark downs

S.

Lovely, helpful staff.

T.

Friendly n helpful staff

S.

Had everything I needed 👍

M.

The 'returns policy' needs attention.

S.

Great shop as usual

E.

Very nice and friendly people

K.

Busy. Needed extra staff

K.

They have everything you need

S.

Fab shop, good bargains

f.

Everything u need is in this store

S.

Great post Christmas bargains

H.

Expensive but quality

C.

Got most of what you need.

I.

Great selection available

A.

Good quality merchandise

m.

Excellent and helpful service as always

J.

Lots of great crafts

S.

Nice but a bit expensive

H.

So much variety!

I.

Great. Had exactly what I needed

H.

It's a spitlight

L.

All ways have what you won't

j.

Awesome craft store

C.

Velcro can be bought here!

F.

I can live there 😂

p. B.

Friendly and helpful staff

L.

Nice place for people that are creative

A.

Lovely air con..

D.

Great range

M.

Good service

H.

Had what I was looking for

D.

Good Friendly service

k.

Great service with Shirley

B.

Customer service very poor

r.

Always get what I'm looking for

K.

Every thing s for beds

I.

Wonderful, helpful staff

A.

Worth a visit.

A.

Awesome specials

m.

Good selection

T.

Great specials

G.

Friendly helpful staff

P.

Great shop

M.

Great Specials

S.

Great variety

A.

Love this store

D.

Easy to use...

V.

Craft and more craft

D.

Ok

J.

Pricy

L.

Good range

W.

great service

L.

Its alright

T.

Great service

B.

Friendly cashier

G.

Homeware shop

L.

Great service

E.

Great

L.

Good

N.

Lots of bargains

d.

Staff friendly

t.

Huge range

S.

Good

A.

Great shopping

M.

Average

D.

Craft shop

L.

Very expensive

D.

Fantastic place

B.

Friendly people....

D.

Great place

S.

Helpful staff

P.

Helpful staff

R.

Good place

J.

lots of choice

e.

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