Auckland’s newest shopping centre now open

The opening of the new Ormiston Town Centre in March 2021 heralded a new shopping era for south east Auckland.

Launching a retail development in a worldwide pandemic was not for the faint-hearted but Ormiston Town Centre bravely went ahead despite Covid-19 challenges said Evan Davies, managing director of development company Todd Property Group at the opening.

Part of a 19-hectare development of Auckland Council land around Ormiston Road, construction on the new $250 millionplus complex million-plus development began in October 2018 however, Covid-19 restrictions delayed opening, scheduled for October 2020, by six months.

Major tenants in the centre include New World, Hoyts cinemas, The Warehouse, Noel Leeming and CityFitness.

In addition there are food and beverage options, a mix of health and beauty studios and speciality services, such as the ASB Bank, Unichem Pharmacy, 2 Degrees and SnapFitness. More businesses were expected to occupy space the centre as the 2021 year progressed.

“We have commitment and interest from some great operators and are currently working through the details relating to timings for future stores, which will open over the next few months,” said Mr Davies.

In addition to serving residents within the Ormiston and Flat Bush suburbs, Ormiston Town Centre will service the surrounding residential suburbs of Whitford, East Tamaki Heights, Clover Park and Totara Heights along with commuters from Maraetai and Beachlands.