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Where all the well-known books, and the ones you need to discover, are found.


Bricks and mortar

Our store is regularly praised for its traditional bookshop character. Set in the midst of Palmerston North’s arts and cultural hub, the warm and intimate atmosphere reflects our ideal location under the city library. “Independent” – means we’re booklovers – we handpick books we think you’ll like and enjoy. Our well-sourced and edited selection means we don’t sell everything, we just sell the best. Online our infinite choice of literature will also beckon. And if it’s not in stock, we’ll get it for you.

Well Read

Bruce McKenzie’s experience as a bookseller is extensive; his independent bookshop is a fulfilment of over five decades in the industry and a lifelong love of literature. Bruce McKenzie Booksellers’ philosophy is built on ethics of service, knowledge and good humour. We’re a serious, wide-ranged bookshop, that follows reading trends, while also looking for the unique and unusual, and the stunning and sublime.

1940s - 1950s

As a child, Bruce was an avid reader and book owner – arranging and cataloguing as many books as he could lay his hands on.

1960s - 1970s

It was a part-time student job in a bookshop that led Bruce to finding a satisfying literature career. His first 26 years was with leading independent booksellers, GH Bennet & Co Ltd.

1980s - 1990s

Bruce enjoyed 12 years in publishing sales for Allen and Unwin NZ and Harper Collins NZ.

1996

Bruce McKenzie, and his daughter Louisa, opened their bookshop doors – just a few months after the opening of the new Palmerston North City Library.

2016

Bruce McKenzie Booksellers is in its 20th Year.

The perfect spot for a bookshop.

9am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm Saturday
10am - 4 pm Sunday
Public Holidays 10am - 3pm
Closed Good Friday Easter Sunday
& Christmas Day
Hours between
Christmas and New Year may differ

37 George Street, Palmerston North,
New Zealand

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37 George Street,
just below the
City Library


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+64 6 356 9922


[email protected]


37 George Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
9am-5.00pm Monday-Saturday
10am-4pm Sunday
10am-3pm Public Holidays
*Hours between
Christmas and New Year may differ


Bruce McKenzie
Bruce McKenzie Booksellers | Leading independent bookshop in Palmerston North Where all the well-known books, and the ones you need to discover, are found.
37 George Street
P.O. Box: 727
Palmerston North
Manawatu
4410
New Zealand