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Scoop
4 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Onecheq Rises As An All-in-One Online Retailer In New Zealand
Press Release – Onecheq The growth of the platform reflects a larger trend in the national retail landscape. According to NZ Posts latest Full Download report, online consumer spending reached $7.2 billion in 2024, with over 70 million parcels delivered nationwide. As New Zealand's e-commerce economy continues to set new records, local online retailer Onecheq is emerging as a significant force, steadily expanding its product categories to meet the evolving needs of Kiwi shoppers. The growth of the platform reflects a larger trend in the national retail landscape. According to NZ Post's latest Full Download report, online consumer spending reached $7.2 billion in 2024, with over 70 million parcels delivered nationwide. Among the top-performing sectors were electronics, home improvement and health products, all categories in which Onecheq has recently expanded. Onecheq started as a tech-focused retailer but now carries an extensive inventory that spans electronics, tools, homeware, health and beauty, outdoor gear and more. 'We're seeing strong demand from Kiwis who want the convenience of a single online destination for both high-quality products and local service,' says Kushal, spokesperson for Onecheq. 'Whether it's a smartwatch, a power drill, or skincare tools, people expect to get what they need quickly, with full transparency and support.' E-Commerce Trends Driving Onecheq's Growth Onecheq's range expansion is closely aligned with the broader trends transforming New Zealand's retail sector. According to Stats NZ (2024), 42% of Kiwi households now shop online for non-grocery goods, a significant rise from 32% in 2022. This shift reflects a growing demand for convenience, variety, and speed in the online shopping experience. Consumers are increasingly prioritising product diversity and local availability, along with clear return policies, GST-inclusive pricing and the reassurance of a New Zealand-based retail platform. In a market where shoppers are often forced to choose between slow international delivery or a limited domestic range, Onecheq is stepping in to fill that gap, offering a wide selection of products with the reliability and responsiveness that New Zealanders expect. 'Customers are looking for trusted, local alternatives to the global giants,' Kushal says. 'They want faster delivery, clear product listings and New Zealand-based warranty protection. That's where we've focused our attention.' A Retail Platform Built for NZ Shoppers Founded in Auckland in 2020, Onecheq's platform now features products across multiple verticals, including: Consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, wearables and gaming consoles DIY tools including drills, rotary kits, workbenches and hand tools Home and lifestyle items such as air fryers, lighting, furniture, decor and storage Health and beauty devices like massage guns, grooming kits and hair styling tools Outdoor and fitness gear, including fishing accessories and camping equipment Toys, hobbies and craft supplies, including art tools and LEGO Apparel, pet accessories and more This wide product offering positions Onecheq not just as a tech store but as a genuine multi-category retail site that competes with traditional department stores, while leveraging the convenience of fast, digital shopping. Innovation Plans Aligned With Global E-Commerce Trends Looking ahead, Onecheq is actively exploring a range of innovations that align with emerging global trends in online retail. Among the initiatives under consideration are enhanced product recommendation systems that use shopper behaviour and purchase history to tailor the browsing experience, as well as AI-powered customer support tools designed to improve response times and deliver more personalised service. The company is also developing content-driven shopping experiences, including curated product collections and educational buying guides to help customers make more informed choices. In addition, Onecheq is investigating eco-conscious packaging and fulfilment solutions aimed at reducing its environmental footprint. While some of these developments are still in progress, they reflect Onecheq's clear commitment to evolving with customer expectations and building a smarter, more sustainable online shopping platform for New Zealanders. 'We're studying what leading international e-commerce platforms are doing well, and finding ways to adapt those strategies for New Zealand,' Kushal adds. 'Our goal is to build something that feels world-class, but with a local heart.' Expanding Range Reflects Evolving Consumer Demand As online shopping habits in New Zealand continue to shift, Onecheq is adapting its product strategy to meet the changing expectations of modern consumers. Originally focused on consumer electronics, the retailer has significantly broadened its range to include DIY tools, homeware, lifestyle accessories, personal care devices and even pet supplies. This deliberate diversification allows Onecheq to better serve the growing number of shoppers who prefer to purchase across multiple categories from a single platform. 'We're constantly reviewing our catalogue to reflect what Kiwis are actually looking for,' says Kushal. 'The goal is to offer a curated but diverse range that lets customers find what they need, whether that's a set of headphones, a power tool, or a gift for their pet – all in one place.' By tracking demand trends and regularly updating its stock with relevant, seasonal and emerging products, Onecheq is positioning itself not just as a retailer, but as a responsive platform that evolves alongside its customer base. This agility has been central to the company's growth and continues to shape its expansion plans in 2025 and beyond. Why Onecheq Is Poised for Continued Growth With product categories expanding and customer satisfaction remaining a core priority, Onecheq is poised to grow its footprint even further in the coming years. The brand is already becoming a go-to name among shoppers looking for a trustworthy New Zealand-owned alternative to slow overseas sellers or impersonal mega-platforms. This type of local-first, all-in-one online retailer is proving to be exactly what the post-pandemic digital economy demands. With its combination of product variety, competitive pricing and a shopping experience tailored to Kiwi consumers, Onecheq is positioned to meet the needs of a growing segment of online shoppers. As the company continues to invest in service improvements and explore new innovations, its potential for further growth in New Zealand's evolving e-commerce landscape appears strong.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Onecheq Rises As An All-in-One Online Retailer In New Zealand
As New Zealand's e-commerce economy continues to set new records, local online retailer Onecheq is emerging as a significant force, steadily expanding its product categories to meet the evolving needs of Kiwi shoppers. The growth of the platform reflects a larger trend in the national retail landscape. According to NZ Post's latest Full Download report, online consumer spending reached $7.2 billion in 2024, with over 70 million parcels delivered nationwide. Among the top-performing sectors were electronics, home improvement and health products, all categories in which Onecheq has recently expanded. Onecheq started as a tech-focused retailer but now carries an extensive inventory that spans electronics, tools, homeware, health and beauty, outdoor gear and more. 'We're seeing strong demand from Kiwis who want the convenience of a single online destination for both high-quality products and local service,' says Kushal, spokesperson for Onecheq. 'Whether it's a smartwatch, a power drill, or skincare tools, people expect to get what they need quickly, with full transparency and support.' E-Commerce Trends Driving Onecheq's Growth Onecheq's range expansion is closely aligned with the broader trends transforming New Zealand's retail sector. According to Stats NZ (2024), 42% of Kiwi households now shop online for non-grocery goods, a significant rise from 32% in 2022. This shift reflects a growing demand for convenience, variety, and speed in the online shopping experience. Consumers are increasingly prioritising product diversity and local availability, along with clear return policies, GST-inclusive pricing and the reassurance of a New Zealand-based retail platform. In a market where shoppers are often forced to choose between slow international delivery or a limited domestic range, Onecheq is stepping in to fill that gap, offering a wide selection of products with the reliability and responsiveness that New Zealanders expect. 'Customers are looking for trusted, local alternatives to the global giants,' Kushal says. 'They want faster delivery, clear product listings and New Zealand-based warranty protection. That's where we've focused our attention.' A Retail Platform Built for NZ Shoppers Founded in Auckland in 2020, Onecheq's platform now features products across multiple verticals, including: Consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, wearables and gaming consoles DIY tools including drills, rotary kits, workbenches and hand tools Home and lifestyle items such as air fryers, lighting, furniture, decor and storage Health and beauty devices like massage guns, grooming kits and hair styling tools Outdoor and fitness gear, including fishing accessories and camping equipment Toys, hobbies and craft supplies, including art tools and LEGO Apparel, pet accessories and more This wide product offering positions Onecheq not just as a tech store but as a genuine multi-category retail site that competes with traditional department stores, while leveraging the convenience of fast, digital shopping. Innovation Plans Aligned With Global E-Commerce Trends Looking ahead, Onecheq is actively exploring a range of innovations that align with emerging global trends in online retail. Among the initiatives under consideration are enhanced product recommendation systems that use shopper behaviour and purchase history to tailor the browsing experience, as well as AI-powered customer support tools designed to improve response times and deliver more personalised service. The company is also developing content-driven shopping experiences, including curated product collections and educational buying guides to help customers make more informed choices. In addition, Onecheq is investigating eco-conscious packaging and fulfilment solutions aimed at reducing its environmental footprint. While some of these developments are still in progress, they reflect Onecheq's clear commitment to evolving with customer expectations and building a smarter, more sustainable online shopping platform for New Zealanders. 'We're studying what leading international e-commerce platforms are doing well, and finding ways to adapt those strategies for New Zealand,' Kushal adds. 'Our goal is to build something that feels world-class, but with a local heart.' Expanding Range Reflects Evolving Consumer Demand As online shopping habits in New Zealand continue to shift, Onecheq is adapting its product strategy to meet the changing expectations of modern consumers. Originally focused on consumer electronics, the retailer has significantly broadened its range to include DIY tools, homeware, lifestyle accessories, personal care devices and even pet supplies. This deliberate diversification allows Onecheq to better serve the growing number of shoppers who prefer to purchase across multiple categories from a single platform. 'We're constantly reviewing our catalogue to reflect what Kiwis are actually looking for,' says Kushal. 'The goal is to offer a curated but diverse range that lets customers find what they need, whether that's a set of headphones, a power tool, or a gift for their pet - all in one place.' By tracking demand trends and regularly updating its stock with relevant, seasonal and emerging products, Onecheq is positioning itself not just as a retailer, but as a responsive platform that evolves alongside its customer base. This agility has been central to the company's growth and continues to shape its expansion plans in 2025 and beyond. Why Onecheq Is Poised for Continued Growth With product categories expanding and customer satisfaction remaining a core priority, Onecheq is poised to grow its footprint even further in the coming years. The brand is already becoming a go-to name among shoppers looking for a trustworthy New Zealand-owned alternative to slow overseas sellers or impersonal mega-platforms. This type of local-first, all-in-one online retailer is proving to be exactly what the post-pandemic digital economy demands. With its combination of product variety, competitive pricing and a shopping experience tailored to Kiwi consumers, Onecheq is positioned to meet the needs of a growing segment of online shoppers. As the company continues to invest in service improvements and explore new innovations, its potential for further growth in New Zealand's evolving e-commerce landscape appears strong.
RNZ News
26-05-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Posties upset about not delivering to hospitals
Photo: Otago Daily Times / Gerard O'Brien If you're thinking about sending a get well soon card to a loved one in hospital - you might need to think again about how you do it. The Postal Workers' Union says posties have been instructed by NZ Post that letters and cards addressed to the street address of hospitals must be returned to the sender. It's part of a new return to sender policy applying to businesses and institutions. Kathryn speaks with Postal Workers Union Co-National President, John Maynard. NZ Post says most big businesses, government agencies, shops etc have both a physical address and a postal address - usually a PO box where their mail gets sent. It says mail is still being delivered, so long as it is correctly addressed.
NZ Herald
10-05-2025
- Climate
- NZ Herald
Wheelchair-bound after spinal surgery
Severe weather update with MetService head of weather news Heather Keats. Video / Michael Craig, MetService Premium The building is the largest infrastructure investment ever made by NZ Post. VIDEO / Michael Craig Christopher Luxon pre-Budget speech to BusinessNZ Nic Martin and Sophie-Maude rock out and jam together in an interview with NZME in Pāpā / Tom Eley Black smoke, signifying no pope, has emerged from the Sistine Chapel in the first decision of the conclave to elect a new pope. The Glen Innes Ministry of Social Development building on Mayfair Pl went up in smoke around 7am this morning. Video / Buhay Pinoy Sa New Zealand A woman has been arrested after her pet raccoon was found with a crack pipe in her car. Greg Foran talks leaving the airline and the state of the company and sector with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking. Voting under way for new pope, high demand for New Zealand red meat and the labour market remains in sorry state. Emily Mains organises a free Tuesday evening run club each week in Clive, Hastings, for women runners to feel safe while they exercise. George won't let a wheelchair keep him from the climbing wall! Reporter Angelina is at the Halberg Games, where kids with disabilities are taking adaptive sports by storm. 14 years on from the earthquakes, Christchurch city prepares to open a first-class stadium while the Cathedral sits unfinished in an empty Square. A group of at least 100 gang members were monitored by police travelling to a function at a bar at Botany Junction. Video / Supplied Banana-clad mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham talks about his arrest and plans for Wellington. Video / Marty Melville Rescuers search for survivors in the wreckage of the UNWRA school, where civil defence authorities say an Israeli airstrike killed nine people. Video / AFP
1News
08-05-2025
- Business
- 1News
NZ Post mega-centre's new tech a 'game changer' for drugs, biosecurity
New technology rolled out at New Zealand Post's huge national packaging centre in South Auckland is being praised as a "game changer" for stamping out biosecurity threats and detecting drugs at the border. The Auckland Processing Centre (APC) in Wiri is the country's international and domestic gateway for all parcels and mail entering and leaving New Zealand, using modern technology to make the process more efficient. Around $250 million has been invested in the Wiri centre and two others around the country. Wiri had been sorting domestic parcels since April 2024. Lesley McLinden from Customs said new 3D screening technology was stepping up how officers identify and process biosecurity risks. (Source: 1News) The international section of the facility was opened today - which housed NZ Post, Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) together at the same location. NZ Post chief executive David Walsh told 1News that bringing together NZ Post, MPI and Customs made the process "a more seamless service" for consumers. 'They're a very important partner to New Zealand Post and the New Zealand border security, but the fact that they're on the site, working closely together means we can very quickly work through to get product cleared and get it into the domestic network as well.' Standing at 30,000sq metres, Walsh said the "very big, important site" can process up to 30,000 parcels per hour at capacity, and that all of the mail in the North Island would be sorted through the centre. "This is a really important investment for NZ Post. We're seeing New Zealanders shop more online, and as e-commerce grows we need to have the equipment and machinery to keep pace with that." During 1News' visit to the facility, about 1kg of methamphetamine that had been concealed in a packet of seaweed was being tested by an officer in the inspection room, and in another room was ketamine that had been contained in a coat hanger. Customs technical specialist Braden Harris said a new three-dimensional (3D) scanning system that was used at the facility was "fantastic". "So previously, it was an extremely manual operation. An officer would have to be looking at the mail at the right time for the right things, but with the 3D technology as well as our data we're actually able to use, it's been a game-changer for Customs, that's for sure.' Harris said the methamphetamine would have a street value of about $250,000. MPI Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north Mike Inglis said New Zealand was already "world class" at mitigating biosecurity risks, but said the new technology would allow the process to be even better. "With the innovative use of new data and intelligence tools, we will focus on items that pose the greatest biosecurity threat, therefore reducing the likelihood of incursions and ensuring we protect our primary industries," he said. Huge Auckland Processing Centre houses MPI and Customs, making the biosecurity and drug detection process more efficient for all parcels and mail in and out of New Zealand. (Source: 1News) "For instance, we don't want foot and mouth disease coming into New Zealand so any fresh meat products coming in, [the facility] allows my staff to have much better technology, much better visual images and we can also make sure we have secondary checks without having to check every item because of the new tech." He said the "explosion of e-commerce" has forced industries to change the speed in which packages were processed too. "We have to change. We have to make sure that we're innovative and looking forward to the future and with our industry partners, particularly when you're protecting a $54 billion dollar primary industry." Customs border operations manager operations processes and systems Lesley McLinden agreed, saying the agencies had always worked closely with one another, but the facility would bring them closer together using the new technology. "[The] new electronic data system that we worked really closely with New Zealand Post to develop allows us to get the data and the information about mail items that are coming in ahead of them arriving," she said. Other guests including Minister for State Owned Enterprises Simeon Brown, Minister for Customs Casey Costello and Minister for Biosecurity Andrew Hoggard were at the site today to help officially open the facility. Brown said having all three teams on the site using the modern technology would help to decrease how many illegal items were arriving on New Zealand's shores. He also reiterated that NZ Post was expected to "maximise the investment that's been made here". "As post continues to decline and parcel [and packages] grows, they need to remain competitive and part of that is having modern infrastructure." He said NZ Post was currently undergoing "a turnaround plan to return to profit", and that "taxpayers are going to expect a return on their investment". "It's ultimately the customers who are critically important to the success of this investment. "We're expecting an economic return in terms of this investment... All our state enterprises need to be focused on making sure they are providing that economic return to the taxpayer which invest in them."
