devonportflagstaff.co.nz
March 28, 2025
Devonport local’s bid to boost business... p10
Primary school festivals... pictures, p7-9 and 16-19
Interview: Musician Diane Ponzio... p22-23
Woolworths shelves Lake Rd grocery pick-up plan
Woolworths has canned its planned direct-toboot grocery distribution outlet at the former service station site at 25 Lake Rd. “The cost of establishing and operating a direct-to-boot facility on this site as currently designed makes the project uneconomic,” a Woolworths spokesperson said.
“That means we are pausing development at our Lake Rd site for the time being while we consider other models. “We’re aware this will be disappointing for the community to hear however we are exploring how we can utilise the Lake Rd site in the short term all while considering
longer-term options.” Woolworths still had stores at Hauraki Corner and Takapuna as well as online shopping options. The Flagstaff broke the news of Woolworths’ direct-to-boot plan in November 2023, after it lodged consents for the project. To page 6
Belmont’s Bruce bows out with a slam dunk
Heading for calmer waters… retiring Belmont Primary principal Bruce Cunningham was sent off with a dunking at the school’s annual fair last Saturday. More pictures, pages 7-9. PICTURE: KATHRYN NOBBS