A branch of Reece, the national plumbing and bathroom supplier, on Harewood Road in Papanui. It is built around the trade, with the showroom as the place where bathrooms are chosen. The shop stocks plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, laundry and HVAC-R supplies, and carries brands such as Roca, Laufen, Alape, Posh, Mizu, Caroma and Thermann.
Customers mention the showroom staff. Two women in the showroom were praised for being friendly, knowledgeable and obliging. A customer named Matt went above and beyond to help. One buyer had a difficult time buying a bath and vanity, and felt the sales process went wrong from the start.
The branch offers delivery and pick-up, and an emergency after-hours service. Shopping online needs a trade account, but anyone can browse the range and buy in the branch or showroom. The website says the branches will make you a cup of tea for the road.
Two other hardware stores are within a kilometre.