Who owns Woolworths New Zealand?
Woolworths New Zealand is owned by Woolworths Group (Australia, ASX: WOW).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Woolworths Group Limited reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇦🇺 Australia, Bella Vista, New South Wales
- Origin
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand, Auckland
- Founded
- 1929
- Category
- Home, garden & DIY › Retailer own brands › Grocery own brands
- Parent ticker
- ASX: WOW
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Woolworths New Zealand
Woolworths New Zealand runs 181 supermarkets and is one of the two chains that account for most New Zealand grocery spending. The stores traded as Countdown for two decades and were renamed Woolworths from 2023, aligning the New Zealand business with its Australian parent after a Commerce Commission study criticised competition in the sector.
Ownership timeline of Woolworths New Zealand
- ? – present Woolworths Group [1] reported
Where Woolworths New Zealand sits in Woolworths Group
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Woolworths New Zealand?
The parent company of Woolworths New Zealand is Woolworths Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in Australia.
Is Woolworths New Zealand New Zealand or Australian?
Woolworths New Zealand originated in New Zealand in 1929, but it is owned today by Woolworths Group, which is headquartered in Australia. So Woolworths New Zealand is a New Zealand-origin brand under Australian ownership.
Is Woolworths New Zealand still owned by Woolworths Group?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Woolworths New Zealand is still owned by Woolworths Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Woolworths Group Annual Report 2026 — Woolworths Group Limited, Annual report; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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