Mark your calendars, Coasties: on Thursday 4 December 2025, IKEA will finally open its doors at Sylvia Park.

The massive 34,000m² store is now proudly wearing its bright yellow wordmark, signalling the end of years of anticipation.

Inside, shoppers will find 7,500 products, styled showrooms to spark ideas, and a self-serve warehouse full of flatpacks ready to load into the car.

If you’d rather not brave the crowds, IKEA is also offering online shopping, Click & Collect, and 29 Pick Up Points across the country.

Food is a big part of the experience too.

The 426-seat Swedish Restaurant will serve up famous meatballs, salmon dishes and plant-based options, while the Bistro has hotdogs, cinnamon scrolls and frozen treats to take home.

For locals driving down from the Hibiscus Coast, new traffic lights, extra lanes and even a covered walkway have been built to keep things moving.

Public transport is strongly encouraged during the opening rush.

So what’s in it for us?

A new weekend destination, fresh ideas for our homes, and a chance to finally taste those legendary Swedish meatballs without leaving Auckland.

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