Poppies Feilding is an independent boutique bookshop with a genuine point of difference: the team only stocks books they can personally recommend. Described as one of New Zealand's most loved independent bookshops, it has a unique character and charm reflecting the owner's individuality, including a piano that gets played regularly in store.
The shop carries a fabulous selection of books and cards, spanning new releases, sale books, gifts, CDs and a broad range of genres from NZ fiction to history, gardening, craft and children's books. Poppies Feilding also runs bookclub evenings for customers who want to get more involved.
In July 2006, Poppies Feilding won Best New Business and Most Improved Heritage Building, along with an Award of Excellence for Best Interior, at the Feilding Excellence in Business Awards. It has also been voted in NZ's Top 10 Bookshops.
Poppies Feilding is a boutique independent bookshop built on a simple point of difference: the team only stocks books they can personally recommend. Rather than trying to cover every title, Poppies Feilding curates its shelves with care, positioning itself as one of New Zealand's most loved independent bookshops with a unique character and charm all its own.
Each Poppies shop reflects the individuality of its owner, and the Feilding store is no exception. A piano sits in the shop and gets played regularly, giving customers the chance to browse to live music. The shop also hosts bookclub evenings for customers wanting a more social way to engage with reading, with details available by contacting the store directly.
In July 2006, Poppies Feilding was recognised at the Feilding Excellence in Business Awards, winning Best New Business and Most Improved Heritage Building, along with an Award of Excellence for Best Interior. The shop has also been voted in New Zealand's Top 10 Bookshops, reflecting its standing among the country's independent booksellers.
Despite its boutique feel, Poppies Feilding covers considerable ground, with sections spanning NZ fiction and non-fiction, biography, history, gardening, craft, children's books, cookery and wine, travel, and poetry. Beyond books, the shop stocks cards, boxed card sets, stationery, diaries and CDs, alongside a rotating "Poppies Hot Picks This Month" selection that highlights staff favourites.
Customers can visit the Feilding shop in person to browse the atmosphere and hand-picked selection, or order online and have books sent directly to them. The team is also reachable by phone or email for enquiries about stock, bookclub evenings, or anything else.
With its award-winning reputation, hand-picked stock and distinctive in-store character, Poppies Feilding offers a genuinely different bookshop experience compared to a standard chain store.