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Knutson Development officially opens Almost 120 years after Henrik and Ada Knutson opened a general store in Carterton, their descendants have again invested in the town’s future.
“We wanted them to be complementary to each other and New World Supermarket. The pharmacy and supermarket in particular, go well together.”
The Knutson Development will have its Opening on Thursday 22nd April with everyone welcome to attend.
Hayley says the development shows optimism in the future of Carterton.
Maori Anglican Bishop Waitohiariki Quayle will give the blessing at 8am with female vocal ensemble The Songbirds providing accompanying waiata. The official opening will be at 8.30am with the ribbon being cut, and a few words being spoken by Fin and Deputy Mayor Rebecca Vergunst.
“I like the fact that in 1992 we had confidence in Carterton when we built the new supermarket, and now we are showing confidence again.
Knutson Development co-directors (from left) Hayley Quirke, Robin Irwin and Finlay Irwin.
This will be followed by morning tea and later a sausage sizzle with sausages and bread donated by Carterton New World.
Both Fin and Hayley feel the development has renewed and strengthened their connection to the town.
The Knutson Development is located at 100 High Street South, next to the New World Carterton carpark.
Hayley and her family live in Gladstone from where they run their business Quirke Electrical.
It comprises three shops. Professionals Carterton, which has moved from its present address at 57 High Street North, opens at the development tomorrow (Thursday 15 April). Carterton Pharmacy, which is moving a few hundred metres south of its old address in High Street, will open next Monday, 19 April. The third tenant is Kainga Eatery & Bar, a new business that will be opening in May. The Knutson name is familiar to many Carterton residents as the town’s first supermarket was named Knutson’s New World. The family went on to build and manage the present New World Carterton, selling the
“We would like to see Carterton continue to develop and grow as a destination with visitors. We are passionate about Carterton and want to see it thrive.”
Fin, who presently lives in Hamilton, says the development has brought him back to the town, mentally as well as physically. business in 1997, but retaining ownership of the building and land. Recently they purchased the land next door to the supermarket carpark where Carterton Motors used to be, and in a vote of confidence for Carterton’s future have built the new development. Knutsons Supermarket Ltd is owned by several shareholders within the family, with Robin Irwin, Finlay Irwin and Hayley Quirke as directors of the company.
Fin, who project managed the development, says it made sense to have retail businesses located on the former site of Carterton Motors.
“This opportunity came along and awakened something in us in regards to a refocus on Carterton and look at what can be done here.”
“It really strengthens the retail environment and works in synergy with the supermarket. And it made sense to enclose the supermarket carpark with retail shopping.”
Robin Irwin continues to reside in Carterton and has been involved in every key decision.
He says the selection of tenants for the development was strategic.
She is pleased to see the town progress and that the new building is a much better sight than the previously vacant plot.
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Knutsons
– serving Carterton since 1901 KNUTSON Development
The Knutson family name has been a part of Carterton district’s shopping history since 1901 when Henrik (Harry) Knutson opened a general story at Te Wharau. Harry had come to New Zealand with his five siblings and their parents Jons and Assarina Knutson from Sweden in 1875 on the German immigrant ship Humboldt. Harry opened Knutson Grocery & Ironmonger at Te Wharau in 1901 and shortly afterwards met and married Te Wharau School teacher Ada Bairstow.
H. Knutson Grocery and Ironmonger and employing son-in-law Don Irwin (married to the couple’s daughter Dorothea). In 1950 Don took over the business, doing away with the ironmongery and becoming Knutson’s Store. In 1962 the business expanded to become a self-service operation renamed Knutson’s Four Square. In 1965 Don died suddenly, and his sons Robin (married to Phillipa, nee Worsfold) and Paul (married to Robin, nee Tilly) took over the business.
In 1973 further additions were made including a butchery, delicatessen, Henrik (Harry) and Ada Knutson They moved to the and fruit and vegetables, (nee Bairstow) in 1931. corner of Wakelin and the business and High Streets, became Knutson’s New in Carterton around 1903, opening World Supermarket. the Knutson General Store in Gordon Hughan’s Ford dealership partnership with Alec Lindopp until was bought and demolished for the that dissolved. building of the present New World In 1920 Harry moved the premises Carterton supermarket in 1992, to the current site of the New World with the old supermarket building supermarket, renaming it demolished.
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Knutson’s Store in the 1950s.
In 1997 the family sold the supermarket business, keeping the land and buildings. It was at this time, the name was changed to what its now known as Carterton New World. In 1999 the building that had been home to Kemp Goodin music, cycle, appliance and repair store was bought and demolished to make way for car parking.
Don and Dorothea Irwin (nee Knutson).
The car park was further expanded in 2008 when Perry’s Mart was bought and demolished, which also saw the supermarket given a façade upgrade. In 2012 the Supermarket underwent a significant expansion which incorporated the land which was previously 31 Pembroke Street and included additional floor area for shoppers and a new bakery,
Phillipa, Robin, Paul and Robin on the opening day of the new New World supermarket in October 1992. H. Knutson’s Grocery and Iron Monger in the 1920s.
delicatessen, butchery and loading bay for incoming deliveries. Paul passed away in 1999, losing a battle with cancer in his early fifties. In 2013, Robin and Phillipa both resigned as Directors and appointed Fin and Hayley in their stead. Mr Robin Irwin continues to support Carterton New World, faithfully
travelling from Wairarapa Village to Carterton for his weekly supplies. Phillipa passed away in 2017. Today Knutson’s is owned by several shareholders within the family, with Mrs Robin Irwin, Finlay Irwin and Hayley Quirke as directors of the company. All of Robin and Phillipa and Paul and Robin’s children worked at Knutson’s during the school holidays and after school jobs.
“We were very fortunate to be able to work during our college years and learn a good work ethic from our parents” says Finlay who recalls being a “potato boy” which meant he bagged the potatoes. Hayley became Office Manager for the business after leaving school and continues to manage the accounts for the company.
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Blessing renews close connections KNUTSON Development
Bishop Waitohiariki Quayle will give the blessing at the opening of the Knutson Development in Carterton.
That was reciprocated when Paul (Irwin) was unwell and I was there to support his wife Robin.”
Bishop Wai grew up in Gladstone and worked at Knutson’s New World Supermarket for 12 years from 1988 to 2000, becoming close friends with the Irwin families who owned Knutson supermarket during that time.
Bishop Wai went on to work at Whaiora for 18 years – firstly as a community health worker and retiring as Community Services manager in 2017.
“I remember going into the supermarket asking for work to help supplement our income as my husband Colin was unwell.
The Wairarapa Anglican Maori Pastorate and Te Hepara Pai whare karakia in Masterton has always been part of Bishop Wai’s upbringing and spiritual journey. She was ordained a deacon in 2013 and Bishop Waitohiariki Quayle. priest in 2014.
“That same evening, I got a phone call from Paul (Irwin) inviting me to come in the following morning to have further discussion.
“I started out filling shelves, and was soon given further learning opportunities to further my career in the retail trade - from looking after different sections to ordering stock, supervising and managing staff, duty manager and being a unit assessor for the supermarket. “Colin passed away in 1990 and the Irwin family were very supportive.
It’s great to see enthusiastic investment creating new opportunities in Carterton. This type of development confirms the confidence we are seeing both in investment and our community’s support of a town centre that’s reinvigorating. Congratulations to Knutson’s Development, Carterton Pharmacy, Kainga Café and Professionals Real Estate Carterton. – Carterton District Mayor Greg Lang
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She is pleased to be giving the blessing for the Knutson Development, and grateful for the opportunities that the Irwin family gave her and the continued support that they give the Carterton community.
Masterton’s Silverwood Architects was responsible for the design of the Knutson Development, with architect Stephen Geuze leading the design of the project.
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Stephen says the design enhances its urban environment by providing a strong and modern built edge, replacing the now demolished mechanics garage. The new building deliberately extends the High Street shop frontage back through to the New World Supermarket, creating a pedestrian friendly covered connection from the street. The development itself is a single storey, timber framed building with a mono-pitched roof. The front elevation faces the supermarket carpark, the east elevation faces High Street and Carrington Park beyond, and the
west elevation looking towards the Tararuas. The building is clad with a combination of salvaged bricks sourced from Hawke’s Bay, together with weatherboard and an aluminium ‘eye brow’ used to define its contemporary form. Brick was used to introduce both warmth and texture at pedestrian level which is contrasted with the dark coloured aluminium window and door joinery. Each of the three premises have been fitted out to suit the tenants, with Silverwood Architects also responsible for the internal fitout design of the new Carterton Pharmacy, with a specific focus on creating a productive and functional work environment for their team. Carterton Pharmacy faces High Street South, while the
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In 2018, Bishop Wai submitted her application for the role of Maori bishop for Te Upoko o Te Ika [lower North Island], and was successful in becoming the first Maori woman bishop, a position she finds both satisfying and challenging.
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Short hop for Carterton Pharmacy KNUTSON Development
The opening of the Knutson Development also marks the beginning of a new era for Carterton Pharmacy.
and co-owns the group with Daryl Hughs, Ithiel Satya, Michael Stewart, Brent Waterson and Naheed Omar who manage the other pharmacies. David, who originally bought the pharmacy from Peter Chisholm in 1993, has been a pharmacist
to new premises
all his working life, in Kapiti, London, Wellington and finally Wairarapa since 1989. The current premises on the corner of High Street South and Pembroke Street had been too small for a while, David says.
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The Carterton Pharmacy team.
“We had been making do, and then this opportunity arrived. The new shop has 350 square metres compared to the existing 240 metres, which will give better customer flow, as well as a larger working space for our staff. They work hard and needed more space and a better working environment.” Carterton Pharmacy stocks all the typical pharmacy retail lines such as first aid, vitamins, supplements and cosmetics.
Carterton Pharmacy can trace its origins all the way back to the town’s first chemist established by Thomas Hooker in 1878.
It will have some great specials for the opening week, including 50 per cent off Thin Lizzy, 40 per cent of Go Healthy vitamin supplements, and 50 per cent off Nature’s Life vitamins.
In more recent times it officially became “Carterton Pharmacy” after Chisholm’s Pharmacy and Stubb’s Pharmacy merged in 2002.
Customers will receive a free gift with every Revlon product they purchase, as well as spinning a wheel to win an additional Revlon product.
In 2016 Carterton Pharmacy amalgamated with Life Pharmacy Masterton, Duncan Pharmacy Masterton, Langs Pharmacy Featherston, and Mana Pharmacy in Porirua, as one business with five outlets.
Coming home to Kainga Eatery It has been 24 years since Shelley Browne (nee Rutene) last lived in Carterton, but a life-long dream to open an eatery has called her home. The Maori word for “home” is “kainga”, a name she felt fitting for the new establishment. Kainga Eatery will open in the Knutson Development in May. “The name Kainga resonates with me,” Shelley proffers. “When I think about home, I think about family, sitting around the table and having good conversations. I want to provide that warm, welcoming comfort of home in a vibrant, modern space.” Shelley will manage the eatery while husband Tony will help out in the front from time to time. Head Chef Boyd McKenzie, from Wellington, will be in the kitchen.
“He is very excited to be coming back to New Zealand and about the venture,” says Shelley. “He is passionate about fresh, locally sourced ingredients so there will be a lot of that on the menu.” Kainga Eatery will have both menu dining and cabinet food, with all the preparation done on site, while the bar will tap into local wines. The coffee beans will be supplied by Diesel Coffee, a brand developed by Knutson Development Director Fin Irwin. Shelley is cousins with both Fin and fellow director Hayley Quirke. Patrons will be able to enjoy their food and drink outside, all year round, as the eatery will have a heated, covered space with views to the Tararua Ranges. Shelley is looking forward to reconnecting with her community. “Everyone is welcome at Kainga.”
This has allowed Carterton and the other pharmacies to centralise their services and improve their efficiency, says David Holt, who manages Carterton Pharmacy
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