COLLEGE HILL + VICTORIA PARK NEW WORLD VICTORIA PARK – SHOPPING EXPERIENCE A PLEASURE, NOT A CHORE “I FEEL VERY PRIVILEGED TO HAVE BECOME part of this exciting, vibrant part of Auckland and I am proud to showcase our flagship supermarket in the area” says New World Victoria Park Owner/ Operator Jason Witehira. Jason purchased New World Victoria Park last year and too ownership at the beginning of August 2010. As with any new venture, Jason says “It has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride- exciting, scary, risky and also exhilarating.” Jason has been in the food retailing industry for the past 26 years, starting off packing potatoes in New World Edmund Road, Rotorua. As a youngster he had a few hiccups, but slowly began to realise he had a passion for grocery retailing and decided to work towards store ownership. The first store he owned and operated was Taumarunui New World, moving to East Auckland in 2001 to open the new Botany New World.
These changes will see improved facilities with some modern finishes in the Bakery, Service Deli, Seafood and Butchery departments. The project has involved hours of planning, consultation, discussion, debate and energy, but will result in a much improved offer to the customers. This is going to be an exciting make over, with limited disruption to our customers. “At the end of it all” says Jason, “I think we shall all be able to stand back and say the wait was worth it.” Plans of the project will be on display in the store so customers can follow the progress and get an idea of what will be revealed early to mid July. Jason intends to further his support of the local community once the store refurbishment is finished. He currently supports the Grafton Cricket Club and local Pie for Schools. The upcoming Rugby World Cup should see an influx of tourists later in the year, and Jason aims to meet the needs of these international and domestic tourists, along with his many regular customers.
“It has been a long hard road, but well worth the effort. I am proud to have stayed with the New World brand over the years, and strongly believe in what our great kiwi brand stands offers. It’s JASON WITEHIRA Owner/Operator of NEW WORLD VICTORIA PARK been a pleasure to meet with some of you over the “I look forward to serving the community for a long last couple of months. I look forward to meeting more of the local community as I strive time. My wife and I, along with team of 280 staff hope to provide you with excellent to create an environment that everyone will be pleased to call their local supermarket.” customer service and our mission is to make your shopping experience a pleasure, not a chore.” PN The disruption caused by the Victoria Park Tunnel Project has made access a little difficult in recent months, but when completed the Victoria Park surrounds will be better NEW WORLD VICTORIA PARK, College Hill T: 09 307 8400 than before. The next couple of months see the start of another challenge as Jason www.newworldvictoriapark.co.nz embarks on a programme of improvements to the store.
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