The new Woolworths Nelson Junction store has opened, bringing more customer choice and 60 new jobs to the city.
There are more than 90 people on the team at the new 4,000m2 store, which is located in the Nelson Junction Complex in Annesbrook.
“We know it’s been a tough time for the Nelson community recently and we’re proud to be growing our presence here and bringing new jobs. Investing in New Zealand isn’t just about our products, stores, price or convenience, it’s also about the difference we can make in the communities where our millions of kiwi customers live and shop,” said Woolworths New Zealand Managing Director Sally Copland.
The store was officially opened by Rachel Boyack, MP for Nelson.
“Good luck to those of you who are starting a new job, I wish you all the best,” she said.
“Knowing that the supermarket puts more money into the pockets of the hardworking people who work here that comes back into our local community – that’s really important to me. I do want to particularly acknowledge that commitment that Woolworths has to fairness at work for your team.”
Woolworths joins Mitre 10 and a range of specialty retail tenancies such as JB Hi-Fi at the Nelson Junction complex developed by Nelson-based property development and investment company Gibbons.
“This is a significant piece in the puzzle for Nelson Junction. We are thrilled to add Woolworths to the vibrant mix of stores at Nelson Junction, further establishing it as a premier shopping destination for the Nelson-Tasman region,” said Scott Gibbons, Managing Director of Gibbons Holdings Ltd.
Woolworths Nelson Junction features a purpose-built online facility that supports both home delivery and direct-to-boot (DTB) services.
“This will be a real step up for our market-leading online offering in Nelson because it means more order windows are available for our customers. We know our customers here already love our direct-to-boot service and the online facility at Nelson Junction means even more convenience options are available for our Nelson customers,” said Sally Copland.
Woolworths is targeting a 4 Green Star Design and As-Built Certification for the new store, which incorporates several key sustainability features including 10 EV charging stations and 28 low-emission parking bays.
All lighting throughout the store is LED, and refrigeration cases have been fitted with doors to improve energy efficiency. Shower facilities have been provided for the team, and the roof has been future-proofed to allow for the installation of solar panels at a later stage.
