New World Taumarunui is open for business
The country’s newest supermarket represents a $14 million investment in the area and offers a 40% larger store bringing the latest design, technology and a wider range to the local community.
The country’s newest supermarket represents a $14 million investment in the area and offers a 40% larger store bringing the latest design, technology and a wider range to the local community.
“The fight against inflation to help ease pressure on household budgets will remain our number one focus over Christmas and into 2023,” says Foodstuffs NZ Managing Director Chris Quin.
New World Green Bay has re-opened, following an 11-month rebuild that’s transformed the store, bringing the latest design and a wider range to the local community.
Locally owned and operated by first-time owner Robert Sinclair, the store has been designed to meet the needs of the Remuera community, with a focus on convenience and ease.
The $22million, 3000 sqm brand-new store has brought more than 50 jobs to the region and is the first Countdown for the town.
Foodstuffs plans to partner with community organisations to open social supermarkets right across the motu to help tackle food insecurity.
This is the co-op’s third quarterly update on progress towards implementing the Commerce Commission’s final recommendations from the retail grocery market study.
Foodstuffs is committed to backing locally led projects that make a difference, and this is the fifth social supermarket location for Foodstuffs North Island.
New World have partnered with Spiegelau, the quality European glassware brand that sent kiwis into a collecting frenzy back in 2019.
Foodstuffs has published their 2022 Social Responsibility Report which outlines progress the cooperatives have made across its four social promises.
New World is committed to helping New Zealanders with the rising cost of living by helping them to shop to their budget.
The social supermarket is a partnership between Buttabean Motivation (BBM) and Foodstuffs North Island.