We’re little, we’re local, we care

Arthur’s Emporium has been a family business based in Whangarei for over forty years. From a small market stall at the local flea market the business has grown to a large maze of a store and several warehouses. The Emporium owners import a vast range of goods from a variety of overseas markets as well as sourcing local surplus deals. It was started by husband and wife Arthur and Jen Brasting and has now expanded to a staff of twelve full-time and several part-time employees working to bring bargains to the people of Whangarei and the rest of the far north.

Arthur and Jen’s son Toby now runs the business, working alongside his wife Pam and son Kevin.

What do we sell?

Not an easy question to answer! Emporium means ‘a large retail store selling a wide variety of goods’. We take the wide range of goods part of that definition seriously. Generally the things you can buy from us include:

• Everyday essentials and variety products

• Fabrics and haberdashery

• Costumes and toys

• Hardware

• Wallpaper, spray-paint and house-paint

• Craft and art supplies

• Seasonal decorations and party supplies

• Fishing tackle

• Cake, jewelry and hobby supplies

• Flags, costumes and knives

What matters to us?

We specialise in bringing quality goods to our customers at affordable prices. Our friendly staff will go out of their way to help you find what you need, and we’re even able to source things on request. Our customers matter to us. Our community matter to us.