Overview
- The Mt Wellington store in Auckland welcomed hundreds of early shoppers after an 11am opening, with the carpark opening at 8:30am.
- IKEA launched nationwide e-commerce via its website and app, and says it has 29 collection points from Kaitaia to Invercargill.
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon cut the ribbon and said the retailer’s arrival is good for competition and consumers.
- Transport agencies are actively managing signals, staffing nearby stations and cautioning that peak-time delays are likely in the coming weeks.
- The store opened with about 7,500 products, roughly 500 staff and services including a Buy Back program to support circular living.