Construction to begin on rebuilt New World Victoria Park
Wednesday 16 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Foodstuffs
Rebuilding is set to start on the New World Victoria Park supermarket following a major fire in June 2025. Auckland Council has granted resource consent for the replacement store, which is expected to reopen in late 2027.
Key facts
5 facts
- New World Victoria Park rebuild construction is starting after resource consent was granted
- The original store was destroyed by fire in June 2025
- The supermarket is scheduled to reopen in December 2027
- The new design is by Landini Associates
- The store is located in Ponsonby
The full story
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Construction is set to begin on the New World Victoria Park supermarket following resource consent approval from Auckland Council. The project follows more than a year of engineering, design, and planning. The new store is expected to reopen in December 2027.
The original supermarket, located in Ponsonby, was destroyed by a fire in June 2025 while undergoing refurbishment. The blaze was significant enough that the building could not be salvaged and was demolished. At the height of the fire, 20 trucks and support vehicles were on site.
The new design by Landini Associates will largely maintain the original building's footprint. The modern supermarket will feature improved accessibility, better customer flow, and more efficient back-of-house operations. The building is also intended to achieve Green Star accreditation.
Owner-operator Steve Purton described the move into the construction phase as a "significant moment". Purton noted that a large amount of work has occurred behind the scenes over the past year. The company plans to hold community information sessions at the Grafton Cricket Club to update local residents and businesses.
Where reports differ
- One report identifies the suburb as Ponsonby, while others refer to it as central Auckland
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald, 1News and Stuff.