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The country’s newest supermarket opened in Mangawhai today, bringing the latest New World store design and a full grocery offering to an area where the nearest full-service supermarket was previously a 45-minute drive away.
Head of New World Morgan McCann says the company’s investment in the Mangawhai store will help it meet the changing needs of the area, serving a full range to locals year-round, as well as visitors and holidaymakers who flock to the town over summer.
Store owners Scott and Rachael Henderson say residents are excited about the opening of the store, and they are looking forward to serving the Mangawhai community.
The 2580sqm store has 200 carparks and has created 70 new staff roles.
“Being able to offer meaningful employment and support local organisations in such an awesome community is a great feeling,” Scott says.
Scott started as a checkout assistant at the age of 14 years and worked in New World Orewa for eight years and PAK’nSAVE Westgate for another seven years.
“After 18 years with the co-op and what could be described as one of the world’s longest apprenticeships across many departments including grocery, chilled/frozen, deli, produce and buying, it’s incredibly rewarding to realise my store ownership dream.”
With a focus on ready-to-go options and fresh foods, the new store will also have a Carefillery – a reimagined refillery experience with everything from pantry favourites to new products where people can build a smoothie mix at the smoothie station.
New World Mangawhai is located at 83 Molesworth Drive and is open seven days a week, 7am to 9pm.
