Hi Westi
No we don't have a stax or a shanton. And your right about the quality, it is dire, really flimsy and quite expensive for what you are getting.
I don't think it is a North Island thing, just more a case that both Ruthyroo and I both live in small towns/cities!! If we chose to travel to Auckland to shop then I'm sure we would be fine, its just a two hour journey just to buy clothes and you have to know where to go. Currently I haven't a clue and with the littlies time is precious.
Think I'll wait till we go to the Gold Coast!!
Amanda