Newmarket train station users get premium shopping deals
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) has partnered with the Newmarket Business Association and its members
in a joint promotion which promotes use of the brand new Newmarket train station in tandem with some great shopping
deals, under the banner Newmarket Train Treats, at thirty-five of Newmarket’s premium shops.
ARTA’s General Manager, Customer Services, Mark Lambert says “ARTA has a close working relationship with Newmarket
Business Association who, with their members, are focused on encouraging maximum use of the new station in their area,
for shopping, business and leisure.
“From 1 February, Auckland Anniversary, and for the whole month of February, shoppers can show their train tickets to
participating retailers in Newmarket and receive some very good deals such as $50 off international holidays from Flight
Centre at Newmarket, 15% off homewares from Freedom Furniture, 10% of any purchase at Animalia Petstore, receive a free
health and body age assessment from Configure Express, a 10% discount off bills at the Cock and Bill, $50 of any
purchase of new prescription sunglasses or complete prescription sunglasses from Michael Holmes Premium Eyewear, the
list goes on and on”.
Mr Lambert says, “During the development of Newmarket train station, ARTA has worked very closely with the local
community and appreciated their support during such a large construction project. Now the station is open, local
business have come to the fore again expressing their wish to encourage use of the new train station facility in their
area with such a range of great offers for shoppers in Newmarket”.
Newmarket Business Association Chief Executive, Cameron Brewer says the public feedback about the design of the new $35m
facility has only been positive.
"Locals and commuters alike love the new station and frequent services. The station is light, airy and a wonderful
public space. We now want to entice more people to come and make the most of this fabulous 21st century public transport
facility as well as reward existing train commuters.
"The Newmarket Business Association and its members are right behind the station. Hence our wish to offer some very good
deals for commuters at many of our retail outlets. Newmarket is Auckland’s premium shopping area and these offers from
our retailers for the month of February will be well received.
“The fact that 35 retail outlets have signed up for the campaign shows the strong level of support for the station's
success. We want people to forget the parking, make it easy on themselves, by taking the train and saving some money
when they get here," said Mr Brewer.
Mr Lambert said details of the Newmarket shopper’s promotion can be found on the MAXX website maxx.co.nz.
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