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The discount pharmacy retailer which has over 300 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand and estimated to be worth AU$5 billion ($5.5b) is gearing up to open one of its largest stores in New Zealand this year.
Construction for a 800 sq m store is under way at 155 Queen St, on the corner of … View moreThe discount pharmacy retailer which has over 300 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand and estimated to be worth AU$5 billion ($5.5b) is gearing up to open one of its largest stores in New Zealand this year.
Construction for a 800 sq m store is under way at 155 Queen St, on the corner of Queen and Wyndham St, in Auckland CBD. It will be the retailer's first inner city store. Chemist Warehouse director Azman Haroon said the store would be one of the company's largest in New Zealand when it opens, and attract tourist and city office worker catchments. A date for the store opening is not yet known. "The city centre is an amazing place for shoppers and [Queen St] seems to be one of the key landmark streets in New Zealand, so we wanted to make sure that we had a very good offering there," Haroon said, adding that it took "a while" to find "the right site" for its first city centre store. "We wanted to make sure that we had one of our best [types of] stores in that area."
The CBD Chemist Warehouse store would be bigger than its large format stores located in Albany in Auckland's North Shore and in St Lukes. Chemist Warehouse will also open a store in Westfield Newmarket, next Thursday, when the first stage of the mega-mall owned and operated by ASX-listed Scentre Group opens to the public.
The retailer currently operates eight stores in New Zealand, it plans to have 12 trading by the end of the year. Haroon could not say where the other two stores in the pipeline would be located. Haroon said Chemist Warehouse wanted to open more stores in Auckland, and other major cities throughout New Zealand.
"We would like to see somewhere between 50 and 70 stores [here], based on our research," he said. "We want to partner with pharmacists and open as many stores as we possibly can." Chemist Warehouse, which offers free prescriptions, would open stores wherever the consumer wanted the brand, he said. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck said Chemist Warehouse would increase foot traffic and activity on Wyndham St. "Chemist Warehouse will likely be a popular option for customers, and will bring more choice for our growing city centre community. This will also bring new activity to Wyndham Street, which is a key connection between Queen Street and Albert Street," Beck said. First Retail Group managing director Chris Wilkinson said Chemist Warehouse's entry into the inner city would force prices down at competing pharmacies in the area. "The move will almost certainly see neighbouring pharmacies reduce or remove the prescription fee, as has happened in other areas Chemist Warehouse has opened in Auckland," Wilkinson said. Auckland CBD could accommodate up to three Chemist Warehouse stores, he said. "I would imagine the downtown area will be next in their sights, particularly as Commercial Bay comes on-stream."
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Hi neighbours, are there any questionable-looking sculptures in your area? Talks of NZ's "ugliest" sculptures have been hot with a giant hand recently moving to the capital. A phallic-shaped sculpture in New Lynn raised eyebrows when it was installed a few years ago. Have you spotted… View moreHi neighbours, are there any questionable-looking sculptures in your area? Talks of NZ's "ugliest" sculptures have been hot with a giant hand recently moving to the capital. A phallic-shaped sculpture in New Lynn raised eyebrows when it was installed a few years ago. Have you spotted any other interesting sculptures in your area?
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The local elections are a great opportunity to decide on who we want to represent our communities over the next three years. With elections just around the corner, this is a good time to pinpoint the issues that affect you and are important to you.
Being clear on this is a first step in knowing … View moreThe local elections are a great opportunity to decide on who we want to represent our communities over the next three years. With elections just around the corner, this is a good time to pinpoint the issues that affect you and are important to you.
Being clear on this is a first step in knowing what you want your local councillors to support or who to vote for. What are the issues you want your next local council to focus on?
Good news is, AT is making Child Weekend Fares free and extending the offer to some ferries as well! Children 5-15, inclusive, travelling with a registered AT HOP card can travel free on trains, buses and ferries* on weekends and on public holidays. Children under five already travel free of … View moreGood news is, AT is making Child Weekend Fares free and extending the offer to some ferries as well! Children 5-15, inclusive, travelling with a registered AT HOP card can travel free on trains, buses and ferries* on weekends and on public holidays. Children under five already travel free of charge. This is fantastic news for families, as it means from 7 September, they’ll be able to take the kids on adventures all over Auckland on the train, bus or ferry*, absolutely free. Now’s the time to make sure your children have AT HOP cards and register them online. By registering, Child Concessions will be automatically loaded when you enter their date of birth, and they’ll be able to take advantage of Free Child Weekend Fares. You’ll need to tag on and off, but there will be no charge. *Skybus and some ferry services excluded.
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Hi neighbours - we're looking to chat with people who have experienced the following:
-Have been waiting for surgery that the hospital keeps postponing.
-Have been told they can't get on the waiting list for surgery due to their debilitating condition not being "serious" … View moreHi neighbours - we're looking to chat with people who have experienced the following:
-Have been waiting for surgery that the hospital keeps postponing.
-Have been told they can't get on the waiting list for surgery due to their debilitating condition not being "serious" enough.
If you're happy to chat and potentially be part of a story about this, please get in touch with Thomas through his email: thomas.coughlan@stuff.co.nz
UPDATE:
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MetService has issued an additional severe thunderstorm watch.
Threat period: 4 hours from 2:00am to 6:00am Friday.
There is also a possibility of tornadoes developing – affecting localised areas.
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… View moreUPDATE:
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MetService has issued an additional severe thunderstorm watch.
Threat period: 4 hours from 2:00am to 6:00am Friday.
There is also a possibility of tornadoes developing – affecting localised areas.
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MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Auckland.
Valid: 5 hours from 1:00am to 6:00am Friday
Forecast: Northwesterlies may become severe in exposed places during this time.
An update for severe weather will be issued by 9:00pm Thursday 22 Aug 2019.
Hold onto your umbrellas, neighbours!
Get ready for the best Chinese cuisine in town.
Asian Wok focuses on using fresh seasonal produce and authentic flavours, featuring signature dishes that include: Peking duck, handcrafted dim sum and loads of other options.
Please try our variety of Online Menu and Takeaway options.
When … View moreGet ready for the best Chinese cuisine in town.
Asian Wok focuses on using fresh seasonal produce and authentic flavours, featuring signature dishes that include: Peking duck, handcrafted dim sum and loads of other options.
Please try our variety of Online Menu and Takeaway options.
When you spend over $50 you will receive a $5 voucher.
(Simple show this Neighbourly Ad when you pay the bill)
Where: 130 Lincoln Rd, HENDERSON - AUCKLAND
The Waitemata Country Music Club's Annual concert is back.
Don't miss our special artiste performance by "Brendan Dugan". He began his career in 1968 aged sixteen when he appeared on the television show "New Faces". Dugan has received the "Benny Award" in … View moreThe Waitemata Country Music Club's Annual concert is back.
Don't miss our special artiste performance by "Brendan Dugan". He began his career in 1968 aged sixteen when he appeared on the television show "New Faces". Dugan has received the "Benny Award" in 2018 from the "Variety Artists Club of New Zealand" the highest honor for a "variety entertainer" in New Zealand.
Tickets: Adults $20, Group of 10 or more $15, Under 15 free.
When: Saturday, 31st August.
Where: "PlayHouse Theatre" Glen Eden.
Contact:
Andrew Paterson: 09-8324316
Lois Haydon: 09-8382547
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