Ballance Street Bookshop is a bookshop at 53 Ballance Street in Whataupoko, Gisborne, with a Google rating of 4.7. It is also listed in NZ Post's store locator, which suggests postal services may be available there, so check in store.
A good bookshop is a place to browse, be surprised and get advice from people who read. Staff can suggest a title if you tell them what you have enjoyed, and can usually order in a book that is not on the shelf, which matters in a smaller city where stock is limited. New Zealand and local-interest sections are worth a look, as they often hold books that are hard to find elsewhere. Regulars ask what is new and what staff have loved lately, and they check the children's shelves and cards and stationery when they need a gift. Buying in store also supports local shops that keep reading alive in the community. Opening hours can vary, so it helps to check before you go.
For readers in Gisborne and Whataupoko, Ballance Street Bookshop is a local place to browse and pick up a good read.