Paper Plus Waipukurau is a book, stationery and toy shop at 101 Ruataniwha Street in Waipukurau, in Central Hawke's Bay. It is part of the Paper Plus group, but each store is independently owned and operated, so this is a local shop under a familiar name. The shop sells books, stationery and toys, and you can shop in store or online through the Paper Plus website. The brand's site highlights New Zealand and Pacific titles, art, architecture and photography, and children's and young adults' books that have won New Zealand Book Awards.
Because the shop covers books, stationery and toys under one roof, it can handle several errands in one visit, such as a book, a card and a gift for a child. In a country town like Waipukurau, that saves a trip further afield for each of those things. The shop's position on Ruataniwha Street puts it where local people already go for everyday shopping, which is why a book shop here is more than a place to browse. Our pick in Waipukurau for a book and a small gift in one stop.