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Costco's New Store Promises 3,420 Jobs, $1.45B Boost

11/12/2025

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Costco plans to open its second New Zealand store in Drury, following Westgate.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis highlighted Costco's positive impact on local competition and employment.
The Drury site is part of a Kiwi Property development and will improve access for southern Auckland and Waikato.
The project could inject over $1.45 billion into Auckland’s economy and create about 3,420 jobs.
Fast-track approvals have been granted for the development.

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Story summary

Costco plans to open its second New Zealand store in Drury, following Westgate.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis highlighted Costco's positive impact on local competition and employment.
The Drury site is part of a Kiwi Property development and will improve access for southern Auckland and Waikato.
The project could inject over $1.45 billion into Auckland’s economy and create about 3,420 jobs.
Fast-track approvals have been granted for the development.