Auckland businesses prepare for IKEA opening day traffic

Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 2 Dec 2025, 2:56pm

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Local businesses near the new Mt Wellington IKEA are preparing for significant disruption ahead of the store's opening on Thursday. Traffic experts anticipate daily crowds of up to 20,000 people, which may cause 40-minute delays on the nearby motorway and parking searches.

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1. RNZTue 2 Dec 2025, 6:43am

   Ikea opening day: Nearby businesses preparing for mayhem (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 2 Dec 2025, 2:56pm

   'Next level off the charts': Mayhem expected when Ikea opens (opens in new tab)