Supervalue Pauanui today re-opened as the latest store to undergo a refresh and become a FreshChoice. The store is now the 64th FreshChoice supermarket in the country and joins a growing network of locally owned and operated grocery stores.
The new FreshChoice Pauanui is independently owned and operated by Ravi and Bhavika Vanisa, who have strong ties to the local community. The store has undergone a complete refurbishment and now offers a wider range of products, with over 200 new items, many of which are sourced from nearby.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ravi and Bhavika to the FreshChoice family,” said Tim Cartwright, Executive General Manager of FreshChoice. “They are passionate about providing their community with a high-quality, locally focused shopping experience, and we’re confident that the refreshed store will be a valuable asset to Pauanui.”
“We transitioned from engineering and teaching to owning this supermarket in 2021. Despite a challenging start with lockdowns and Cyclone Gabrielle, we’ve thrived by catering to the needs of our local community and holidaymakers,” said Ravi and Bhavika. “We’re the only convenience store in Pauanui, and our team excels at maintaining top-notch customer service even during our busiest summer months. We support local events and cherish being part of this tight-knit community. Our business philosophy is simple: listen to customer feedback and create a friendly, positive shopping environment.”
The opening of FreshChoice Pauanui is a testament to the grocer’s commitment to bringing fresh, locally sourced food to communities across New Zealand.
