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WEBSITE LABELS PAKURANGA PLAZA “WORST” MALL IN AUCKLAND
(Times, November 23):
Peter Burke
Given it was the first mall and second Foodtown in New Zealand it’s lasted OK.
Richard Baker
Has been dying a death since I first dated Tracey Baker nearly 30 years ago. It’s ripe for the phoenix to rise but I expect that it will always struggle against the much larger modern style Botany Town Centre that will be only another five mins down the road with the new busway.
Ali
Pakuranga Plaza definitely services the daily needs of its local community. For what it is, it punches well above its weight. Countdown, Bargain Chemist, Porterhouse Grill, Post Shop, Panda Mart, Library, Citizens Advice Bureau, night markets, petrol station, Plunket, few bakeries/cafes, few eateries on the outside and The Warehouse for now.
Julia Long
And with The Warehouse going it’s only going to get worse.
Michala D Kodish
I hate to change the narrative, but this place was dying way before the Reeves Road Flyover started construction, and everyone there knew it.
Angela Aitken
It used to be great 20 years ago but you’re right, it’s been slowly dying since Botany (Town Centre) and Sylvia Park opened.
Michala D Kodish
I used to go there lots too with Mya when she was a baby. However, every time I visited over the last few years I was surprised when shops were still there. Just a shame that there has never been a plan to update, revamp or modernise what was left of the shopping part, it’s kind of like they were just left to either leave or just barely survive.
Megan Upjohn
The new owners want to redevelop. They want to put in apartments and some retail. However none of us know what type of retail eg whether targeted for the apartments or includes the rest of the community.
Darren James
For those who don’t know, it’s been zoned for redevelopment for the past 10-15 years. It’s been pretty much deserted for years, which is why the shops closed, inc The Warehouse, not the other way around. You can find all the details on the council website.
