New Zealand’s biggest new supermarket, the $100 million Highland Park Pak’nSave, is opening this month.
The 6391sqm East Auckland store is scheduled to open at 7.30am on Tuesday February 25. Located at 503 Pakūranga Rd, formerly known as the Highland Park Shopping Centre, the supermarket has 329 car parks and is next to an existing Woolworths store.
Owner/operators are Wade and Diana Brown who are now managing their third supermarket. They bought into the Foodstuffs North Island co-operative in 2013 via New World Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty. In 2017, they bought New World Kumeū.
Foodstuffs North Island General Manager of Retail & Property, Lindsay Rowles said: “We’re excited to be bringing the latest generation PAK’nSAVE format to Highland Park, featuring ample space for customers and efficient behind-the-scenes operations, all designed to keep costs down. Highland Park is a vibrant community and opening a new PAK’nSAVE demonstrates our commitment to investing in the local area. With an expected 250 new jobs providing a range of employment opportunities, we’ll also be contributing to the local economy.”
“The new supermarket also underscores our commitment as a 100% NZ-owned co-op to keep investing in every region and providing a world-class grocery offering for all.”
Situated on a 15,000m2 site, the new PAK’nSAVE will become a flagship location for the Highland Park community, with specialised departments catering to customer preferences such as a seafood servery, butchery, bakery, and deli. The new store will also include a dedicated drive-through area for customers collecting online orders as-well-as lockers for click and collect orders, both features will be designed to streamline the shopping experience for those who prefer the convenience of online shopping.
The site will also include six additional retail spaces available for lease, offering exciting opportunities for specialty businesses to thrive alongside the new PAK’nSAVE.
The site has been home to a supermarket since 1978 when Progressive Enterprises built a Foodtown on the corner of Pakuranga Road and Aviemore Drive. Foodstuffs North Island bought the site in 2017 and when the lease ended in 2023, construction of the new PAK’nSAVE Highland Park began.
