Construction of what will be the South Island’s largest PAK’nSAVE store is under way in Christchurch.
Foodstuffs South Island is excited to be delivering its latest state-of-the-art store, PAK’nSAVE Rolleston, which will be located on Levi Road within a new shopping hub that’s under development.
PAK’nSAVE Rolleston is set to open at the end of 2025, in time for the busy Christmas trading period. It’ll be the co-op’s latest PAK’nSAVE store, following the opening of PAK’nSAVE Papanui in March 2024.
Tim Donaldson, Foodstuffs South Island General Manager Retail and Property, said the store would be at the heart of the growing community.
“This new store will not only provide affordable, healthy food and create jobs, but it’s designed with sustainability in mind,” he said.
“We’ve incorporated solar panels, EV charging stations, and energy-efficient refrigeration systems that use natural refrigerants. There’s also extensive use of natural light and LED lighting and a heat-reclaim unit for hot water and heating systems to cut energy consumption.”
PAK’nSAVE Rolleston will also include plenty of bike parking, helping make the store more accessible, no matter how customers get there.
The new store will cover 8,100 sqm, include 485 carparks, convenient access via the main road, eight team-member-operated checkouts, and 18 self-service checkouts.
There will also be around 60 hand-held scanners for SHOP’nGO, and a dedicated Click & Collect space. The store is expected to generate around 200 jobs for the local community and contribute positively to the local economy.
“We’re really looking forward to bringing this new PAK’nSAVE to the South Island,” Donaldson said.
“This store is going to be part of a new, vibrant shopping area for Rolleston. We want to give our customers a place where they can count on getting what they need, at a good price, while also making sure it’s a good experience for them every time they visit.”
