Reflecting New Zealand's distinctive and sometimes quirky history, this lively account serves as a reminder of the role New Zealand Department stores played as cultural icons until their near demise after the success of the suburban shopping mall. Laurenson's extensive research has uncovered many entertaining stories and fascinating facts about stores like Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ballantynes, Farmers' and George Court's and she also includes much of interest about the layout of the stores, the people who worked there, and the goods they sold...