Ikea NZ adds extra jobs as overwhelming demand catches retailer off guard
“We’re proud to be growing our team to meet that demand while staying true to our values. “Opening…
Is New Zealand becoming a big-box nation?
Global giants are thriving in New Zealand’s retail landscape – but a Christchurch startup hopes there’s still room…
See all of Ikea’s New Zealand forestry land – 42,000ha and counting
Like all foreign purchases of large blocks of land, Ingka’s purchases require government approval. Public records published by…
$69 delivery fee for Ikea dining chair stickers
“Soon after singing the receipt for the chair stickers, I received an email from Ikea that sounds more…
Ikea shuts customer support centre after delivery woes
Ikea customer Pete Targett was in the queue for the delivery of a “small desk”. “It’s now going…
Ikea click and collect paused as demand overwhelms new Sylvia Park store
Ikea opened on December 4 in Auckland to mass fanfare, with more than 800 people queueing up to…
How Ikea Auckland Could Change New Zealand Interiors Forever
Three local designers say the ‘Ikea effect’ will quickly reshape Kiwi homes and tastes. It’s been a long…
Are New Zealand’s summer breaks too long?
The Huddle: Are New Zealand’s summer breaks too long? ZB Choose a region Shows Slide previous Slide next…
Ikea-geddon live updates: There’s a giant dancing Ikea meatball
As the nation’s media deploys to a big blue shed in Sylvia Park, join us for every frenzied…
Ikea finally lands, and New Zealand begins the flat-pack era in earnest
As Ikea opens its first NZ store this morning, shoppers face long queues – and its competitors face…
One man’s search for meaning (and free stuff) at an Ikea housewarming party
On the eve of Ikea’s much-hyped arrival in Auckland, a rain-soaked Greg Bruce braved one of the Swedish…
Drivers warned to expect delays when IKEA opens in Auckland
A sign on the Northwestern Motorway warning motorists about expected traffic delays when IKEA opens its first NZ…