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Poll: Will you check out this shop?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

One of the world’s largest jewellery retailers is setting up shop in Hamilton, overlooking Christchurch, Dunedin and Tauranga for the fastest growing city in the country.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds will enter the New Zealand market with an initial investment of $75m and will open three retail showrooms in Hamilton, Auckland, and Wellington.

Will you check out this shop? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Will you check out this shop?
  • 13.6% Yes
    13.6% Complete
  • 36.4% Maybe
    36.4% Complete
  • 50% No
    50% Complete
22 votes
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