Costco Auckland - Opening Wednesday 28 September

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#300673 27-Sep-2022 13:25

Opening specials were mailed this morning:

Costco NewZealand

Nothing super amazing on the mailer. I was hoping to see some tyre specials. I'm sure they don't need extra insanity on the first day. It could be a slow start. Anyone know the opening and closing times?

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#2973482 27-Sep-2022 13:43

Was this emailed out? I dont seem to have anything from them. Taking time off work tomorrow (assuming we have a full lot of staff) so will be tweeting pictures.

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#2973483 27-Sep-2022 13:44

I can't find any info on opening hours at all.

Do you need to be a member to enter and browse, or is it members only full-stop?

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#2973542 27-Sep-2022 14:03

Got the email now.

Yes, member only to get in $55 if you have a NZBN or $60 for personal. Member photo on card, can take a guest with them (someone said 2 but I wasn't told 2 so not sure on that) - only payment from the card holder so you have to work out out and get paid back later from the guest.

I'm more interested in the food stuff and to see if they have any of the killer external HDD deals that they get in the US.

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#2973551 27-Sep-2022 14:28

richms:

Got the email now.

Yes, member only to get in $55 if you have a NZBN or $60 for personal. Member photo on card, can take a guest with them (someone said 2 but I wasn't told 2 so not sure on that) - only payment from the card holder so you have to work out out and get paid back later from the guest.

I'm more interested in the food stuff and to see if they have any of the killer external HDD deals that they get in the US.

So...if you took, say, your family - how would that work? Guest would be spouse, plus two kids (in my case they're teenagers and have a passing interest in the place so wouldn't warrant memberships of their own - they'd likely never go in again).

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#2973554 27-Sep-2022 14:40

Global Costco ( or at least the US) say you can get scripts filled at the pharmacy without being a member, (and I guess once inside you are free to wander the aisles)

Not sure if this will also apply here,

https://customerservice.costco.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/796/~/do-i-need-a-membership-to-purchase-prescription-drugs%3F

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#2973558 27-Sep-2022 14:48

Member photo on card, can take a guest with them (someone said 2 but I wasn't told 2 so not sure on that) - only payment from the card holder so you have to work out out and get paid back later from the guest.

i would assume anyone under 18 is deemed a child

Members are welcome to bring their children and up to two guests into the warehouse, however, only Costco members may purchase and pay for items.

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#2973560 27-Sep-2022 14:51

Handsomedan:

I can't find any info on opening hours at all.

Do you need to be a member to enter and browse, or is it members only full-stop?

Just found this on their site:

Can I bring guests to Costco?

Yes, your guests are welcome at Costco! Each cardholder can bring two guests over the age of 18. We don’t include younger children in your guest count.

Keep in mind that guests cannot shop or pay for items, only Costco members are entitled to this benefit.

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#2973601 27-Sep-2022 15:58

Opening 8:00 am according to this Herald article. Campers are making plans..

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/camping-out-at-costco-fans-plan-to-get-to-west-auckland-early-ahead-of-opening-day/WBQEEKWRYWLJKAJQKN6QNUL2WY/

Closing time not mentioned. I was thinking about going after work. Changed my mind on that already. Traffic nightmare.

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#2973607 27-Sep-2022 16:12

gzt: Opening 8:00 am according to this Herald article. Campers are making plans..

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/camping-out-at-costco-fans-plan-to-get-to-west-auckland-early-ahead-of-opening-day/WBQEEKWRYWLJKAJQKN6QNUL2WY/

Closing time not mentioned. I was thinking about going after work. Changed my mind on that already. Traffic nightmare.

Gunton Drive has about 900 metres from Costco to the Hobsonville Rd Interchange , there is another 200 metres of off ramp down the other side, If the queue stretches further than that its gonna grind the NWestern to a halt at rush hour tomorrow morning,

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#2973613 27-Sep-2022 16:31

We are within walking distance of Westgate, so won’t need to worry about traffic jams. That said, I’m not planning on visiting for at least the first week and certainly not in the weekend.

As I understand it, 8am is a special opening time. The normal opening hours start at 10am. Unusually Costco petrol was open yesterday (QE2 Memorial Day). They are normally closed on public holidays.

Anyone who does brave it, can you say if you spy any EV charging points in the car park?

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#2973614 27-Sep-2022 16:33

Dingbatt:

We are within walking distance of Westgate, so won’t need to worry about traffic jams. That said, I’m not planning on visiting for at least the first week and certainly not in the weekend.

As I understand it, 8am is a special opening time. The normal opening hours start at 10am. Unusually Costco petrol was open yesterday (QE2 Memorial Day). They are normally closed on public holidays.

Anyone who does brave it, can you say if you spy any EV charging points in the car park?

This was bought up on the facebook and there are none.

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#2973678 27-Sep-2022 17:25

Opening day opens at 8am (Ribbon cutting at 7.30am), normal hours are 10am to 8.30pm Mon - Fri, 9.30am to 6.30pm Sat, 10am - 6pm Sunday. Closed most public holidays.