Big-box retailer The Warehouse will open the doors to its Wānaka store on October 12. 

The Warehouse, plus Noel Leeming and Warehouse Stationery, have been under construction at Three Parks for the past year or so and the opening day will feature free cupcakes, goody bags and special deals. 

“We’re extremely excited to open our new store to the Wānaka community and [save] everyone a trip over the Crown Range,” The Warehouse Wānaka store manager Pascal Maeder said. 

The Warehouse is well-known for offering a range of everyday goods; Noel Leeming supplies tech, whiteware and appliances; and Warehouse Stationery has office supplies.

Warehouse Group chief store operations officer Ian Carter said 65 team members have been employed across the new stores, most of whom live locally.

“We’ve got a fantastic team who are busy preparing the store for opening on October 12 and are really looking forward to welcoming customers instore,” he said. 

Ian said The Warehouse was pleased to offer a full pantry and grocery range in the Wānaka store.

“We offer… essentials at the same price across the country, like $3 for two litres of milk. 

“We’re also incredibly proud of our own-brand, Market Kitchen, giving customers more choice on products like butter, coffee, flour, pastas, oats and rice.”

Customers will be able to drop off soft plastics for recycling at The Warehouse as well as e-waste, mobile phones and used ink and toner cartridges at Noel Leeming.

The traditional Warehouse sausage sizzle fundraisers will also start right away.

A four-day fundraiser for Wānaka’s Toy Library, Riding for the Disabled, Scouts Group and Parents and Friends of Mount Aspiring College taking place for four days from opening day.

On opening day, ribbon cutting will take place at 8.30am as the doors open and the first 300 customers (200 for The Warehouse and 100 for Noel Leeming) will get free cupcakes and goody bags.

The Warehouse will be open from 8.30am-8pm every day and Noel Leeming will be open from 9am-5pm.

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