Meet Phillip and Sarah Blackburn, Local Owners
Supermarkets are in the blood of Phillip Blackburn, the owner of
the state-of-the-art New World Ilam supermarket due to open on
November 17 in Christchurch.
Phillip's father operated a supermarket in the North Island and
Phillip spent many school holidays pushing trolleys, stocking
shelves and immersed in the grocery industry from an early age.
Phillip has strived for his dream of supermarket ownership and is
proud to be part of this iconic, 100% kiwi company. However, it is
the everyday aspects that bring Phillip the most pleasure. He loves
being on the shop floor, getting to know his customers and seeing
the staff grow and achieve.
After finishing 7th form at Mt Aspiring College and completing a
Bachelor of Commerce at Otago University, Phillip returned to the
North Island to take up his first supermarket management role.
Before long he and his wife, Sarah, decided they wanted to move
south, first to Christchurch for a couple of years, then to manage
the New World store in Wanaka for three and a half years, and most
recently for a five and a half year stint as owner-operators at New
World in Balclutha.
Having lived in Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wanaka and
Balclutha, Phillip is very much looking forward to the next chapter
in his life back in Christchurch.
Now with four young children, aged from one to eight years,
Phillip and his wife are keen to be part of the Christchurch
rebuild and the community. Phillip and Sarah bring their youthful
enthusiasm and want to make New World Ilam a "fun and welcoming
place to shop and work."
In his spare time, Phillip intends to enjoy with his family the
unique activities that Canterbury has to offer.
Birthday Cakes
Our New
World Ilam bakery team make fantastic birthday cakes to order.
See the team in-store for any enquries.
Gluten Free Range
We have
extended our gluten free product rage. If you need help with
information on our gluten free range dont hesitate to contact Jo on
03 3435646 extension #832.