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Whitcoulls Top 100: Kiwis prefer young adult & classics
Monday, 21 July 2014, 1:56 pm | Whitcoulls
To compile their Top 100 List for 2014, Whitcoulls again asked New Zealanders to vote for their favourite books and authors. And while classic novels continue to appeal to Kiwi readers, 2014 marks a significant new trend – the increasing popularity ... More >>
Whitcoulls' Top 20 Reads 2013
Monday, 2 December 2013, 2:25 pm | Whitcoulls
With all the planning that goes in to Christmas meals and summer holidays, it’s great when someone takes a few tasks off your hands. More >>
Santa’s back in town
Monday, 11 November 2013, 12:02 pm | Whitcoulls
The iconic Santa that welcomes shoppers to Auckland’s Queen St is now back on his yuletide perch. Contractors have this morning (Sat. 9 Nov.) erected the giant replica of Santa Claus on the Whitcoulls building on the corner of Victoria Street West and ... More >>
Kiwi authors prominent in Kids’ Top 50 books
Thursday, 3 October 2013, 10:54 am | Whitcoulls
New Zealand authors are grabbing the attention of our younger readers with three of the top 11 and 10 of the top 50 kids’ books for 2013 written by Kiwis, one more than last year. More >>
Kiwi authors prominent in Kids’ Top 50 books
Monday, 23 September 2013, 3:37 pm | Whitcoulls
New Zealand authors are grabbing the attention of our younger readers with three of the top 11 and 10 of the top 50 Kids’ books for 2013 written by Kiwis, one more than last year. More >>
Classic titles & beloved authors dominate readers’ Top 100
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 10:29 am | Whitcoulls
Classic titles & beloved authors dominate readers’ Top 100 Whitcoulls readers have again voted for their favourite books and authors and while the number of votes is up, Kiwi readers still seem to appreciate the classic titles. More >>
Month of Milestones as Whitcoulls Celebrates 130 years
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 11:44 am | Whitcoulls
One hundred and thirty years ago this month the business then known as Whitcombe & Tombs was founded to become only the 15th limited liability company in New Zealand. More >>
Whitcoulls to Stop Accepting Booksellers Tokens from 31 May
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 12:09 pm | Whitcoulls
As from May 31, Whitcoulls stores will no longer redeem Booksellers Tokens or accept Booksellers Exchange Cards. However, Booksellers Tokens and Exchange Cards will still be available for both purchase and redemption from more than 200 independent and ... More >>
Old favourites stand the test of time
Monday, 24 September 2012, 8:43 am | Whitcoulls
Classic stories and much-loved authors continue to take pride of place in Kiwi kids’ book bags. More >>
Iconic Auckland store gets $3m makeover
Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 10:01 am | Whitcoulls
One of Queen Street’s landmark heritage buildings is having a $3 million-plus makeover. More >>
Murder, lust and revenge top the list
Monday, 16 July 2012, 9:33 am | Whitcoulls
Murder, lust and revenge top the list From murderous thrillers to scandalous love affairs, New Zealanders have revealed their favourite reads in the Whitcoulls Top 100 of 2012-13. The Whitcoulls Top 100 has been the go-to guide for reading enthusiasts ... More >>
Novel Move For Whitcoulls Lambton Quay
Monday, 23 April 2012, 11:34 am | Whitcoulls
After 104 years on the same site, Whitcoulls Lambton Quay is set to close the doors of its historic store and merge into the former Borders, just a couple of minutes away. More >>
Quake book helps raise $70,000 for Christchurch
Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 3:45 pm | Whitcoulls
The donation was made on the back of strong sales of the book ‘Christchurch 22.2: Beyond the Cordon’, with $10 from every purchase going to the Trust. Family Help Trust says the donation has breathed new life into its mandate. More >>
Whitcoulls Unveils the New Kobo Vox Ereader
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 10:14 am | Whitcoulls
7 December 2011 News release Whitcoulls Unveils the New Kobo Vox Ereader Having launched the first e-Reader in New Zealand, Whitcoulls is now confirming its leading position with the introduction of the new Kobo VOX eReader. “We are excited to be able to ... More >>
Whitcoulls on The Kahui Case
Friday, 1 July 2011, 7:19 pm | Whitcoulls
Whitcoulls acknowledges that there is a great deal of interest in Ian Wishart’s book; Breaking Silence: The Kahui Case. A decision on whether to stock the book will be made once the book has been completed and Whitcoulls has been able to evaluate ... More >>
Whitcoulls Support Autism NZ
Tuesday, 31 May 2011, 10:47 am | Whitcoulls
Autism New Zealand’s Annual Appeal Week has received a huge boost from Whitcoulls with each of their 63 stores nationwide taking part in a campaign called ‘Give a Dollar, Change a Life’. Customers visiting the stores during the Annual Appeal ... More >>
Crusaders Sign for Christchurch Earthquake Appeal
Friday, 4 February 2011, 10:08 am | Whitcoulls
Crusaders’ stars Sonny Bill Williams, Kieran Read and Andy Ellis will be at Whitcoulls in Queen Street , Auckland on Monday evening to raise money for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. More >>
Whitcoulls Flying High as Network Expands
Friday, 17 December 2010, 2:15 pm | Whitcoulls
New Zealand’s best-loved book store Whitcoulls is spreading its wings and expanding its airport presence around the country. Three new stores are planned for Christchurch Airport alone, the number of stores at Auckland Airport has grown to five, Wellington ... More >>
Whitcoulls And Borders Link with Salvation Army
Tuesday, 30 November 2010, 12:50 pm | Whitcoulls
This festive season, Whitcoulls and Borders are joining forces with the Salvation Army to help spread some Christmas cheer to struggling Kiwi families. For the first time, the two premier book stores are linking with the charity to encourage customers ... More >>
Greatest Moments in New Zealand Netball History
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 4:16 pm | Whitcoulls
Following the Silver Ferns’ gold medal-winning performance at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, a new book, which brings to life 25 of New Zealand netball’s biggest wins, arrives at Whitcoulls and Borders this week. More >>