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Woolworths Opens Thursday as Flaxmere Centre Redevelops

6/19/2026

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The Flaxmere Village Shopping Centre will be cleared for redevelopment that adds a road and moves the pharmacy into the Woolworths complex.
Woolworths will open Thursday, following the closure and demolition of the Flaxmere Supermarket building and a lease termination agreement that satisfies both parties.
Mayor Wendy Schollum thanked staff, said Woolworths will create jobs, and announced the pharmacy will open inside it with services from NZ Post and Kiwibank.

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The Flaxmere Village Shopping Centre will be cleared for redevelopment that adds a road and moves the pharmacy into the Woolworths complex.
Woolworths will open Thursday, following the closure and demolition of the Flaxmere Supermarket building and a lease termination agreement that satisfies both parties.
Mayor Wendy Schollum thanked staff, said Woolworths will create jobs, and announced the pharmacy will open inside it with services from NZ Post and Kiwibank.