Te Atatū residents lose supermarket, nearest over 2.6km away

Woolworths on Te Atatū Peninsula will close on April 24, 2025. This decision affects 15,000 residents who will be without a supermarket for over a year. Foodstuffs North Island has purchased the site and plans to open a New World supermarket after making renovations. Residents are worried about the lack of nearby shopping options. The closest supermarket is over 2.6 kilometers away. The closure comes as the suburb experiences growth with new townhouses. Many locals expressed their concerns about the inconvenience. One shopper said they were unsure where to go for groceries once Woolworths closes.