Plans to rebuild New World Victoria Park are moving into the next stage, with design work well underway and consents being prepared.
Foodstuffs North Island has multiple parts of the project progressing simultaneously, all focused on getting a new supermarket built and open to the community as soon as possible.
Steve Purton, owner-operator of New World Victoria Park, said the team has been working hard to keep momentum up.
“We’re going at full pace on the design. We’ve engaged local architects and construction partners to bring the new store to life," said Purton.
"As always, for these projects, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes, and it’s great to see it coming together.”
The team has engaged with the Auckland Council on the required consents and timeframes to ensure the store opens as soon as possible.
To help speed things up, the team plans to construct the store's structure and envelope while continuing to refine the internal design.
“It’s a practical way to move faster. By getting approval for the structure and exterior first, we can start building sooner. At the same time, we’ll keep refining the inside of the store, so it delivers a great experience when it opens.”
The new store will be a similar size to the previous one, which was destroyed by fire in June 2025, but will be more efficient and easier to shop. Purton added that this will be a brighter, modern, and fresher-looking store and that it will be easier to move around in.
"We’re planning to update the layout and finishes so it feels contemporary and welcoming, while still fitting in with the neighbourhood.”
As a co-operative of local family-owned stores, the priority remains getting a great supermarket back for central Auckland, one that works better for customers, supports local suppliers, and continues to serve its loyal community for the long term.
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