However there is a good educational toyshop in Hamilton on Barton Street. Also one in Grey Street, Ham. East near to Claudlands(this was a few years back thouugh).
$2 type shops. They will get scratched and useless just as fast as a more expensive one surely? Just looking at my beaten up older Waltex one that is put away in it's box when used - Made in Japan.
Try Educational Essentials at 125 Kerrs Road, Wiri, Manukau. They have a printed catalogue and stock literally thousands of items! They are generally cheaper than Warehouse Stationery, School supplies and specialise in School stuff. They ship nationwide for free and are in the White Pages, really friendly and family owned and run. Fabulous people.