Costco Auckland has just begun its grand opening.

Hundreds of bargain-hunters in Westgate, with some flying across the country to be the among first to experience the chain's first NZ store.

New Zealand Managing Director, Patrick Noone told Mike Hosking says there's potential for branches in Christchurch and Wellington down the track.

“And perhaps another one in Auckland in the future as well. For now this is what we’ve got, we’ve got to get this one open and successful.”

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