An artist’s impression of the proposed Countdown for Wanaka. Woolworths New Zealand has announced it is building a new Metro style store for Wanaka, complete with drive-through, and a focus on online shoppingThe doors to the 140sqm store are expected to open before Christmas 2021. Preliminary work is already under way on the Ardmore St site. The former BP site in Ardmore St will be redeveloped for the South Island's first Countdown Metro. PHOTO: MARJORIE COOKCountdown general manager property Matt Grainger said the small store was expected to create 14 jobs and would be the first Countdown Metro store in the South Island.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 20, 2021 16:30 UTC