D Mart Snells Beach is a variety store in the Rodney village of Snells Beach, holding a 5.0 Google rating, with a Facebook page as its online home. A good variety store earns its keep as the place you think of when you need one more thing: a gift bag, batteries, a kitchen gadget, a bucket and spade on a summer morning. Stock turns over quickly, so regulars buy a find when they see it rather than expect it to still be there next week. The best ones mix everyday basics with the unexpected, which is why it pays to wander the aisles rather than ring ahead. In a small coastal village, having that kind of shop nearby saves a drive to a bigger centre. You'll find it on Mahurangi East Road — handy for Snells Beach locals and Mahurangi East visitors alike.