Napier independent bookshop Wardini has been shortlisted for the Vodafone Local Business awards.
In the wake of voting so far, which ends at noon this Sunday, the bookshop described as possessing "a touch of magic" has made it to the final group of five from more than 750 nominees across the country.
As of yesterday Wardini had drawn 22 per cent of the votes to sit second overall in total votes, to the delight of co-owner Louise Ward who was quick to thank everyone who had put in a vote for them and for what they had said.
"It was members of our local community on Neighbourly who nominated us and we're a bit choked up - it's been lovely reading their comments," she said.
She said she had read the kind words and even "had a little cry".