Hello Banana is a variety store at 90 The Square in central Palmerston North, with a 4.2 rating from 129 Google reviews and updates posted to its Facebook page. Variety stores live or die by the treasure hunt: stock turns over quickly and unpredictably, so the shelf that was bare last week may hold exactly the kitchen gadget or gift bag you need this week. Regulars tend to browse rather than arrive with a firm list, and many treat these shops as a first stop for household odds and ends — stationery, party supplies, storage containers, kids' treats — at prices well below the supermarket's. The one caution worth knowing is to check anything electrical or fragile before buying, since low prices sometimes come with thin quality. On The Square in the heart of Palmerston North, Hello Banana is an easy stop for a browse between errands.