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Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal Donates $1.3 million to Kiwi Children’s Wards
Over the last three months, Countdown and District Health Board staff from around the country have taken part in fundraising activities for the annual Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal.
Works starts at Countdown Vogeltown
Countdown is pleased to confirm work is starting on Countdown Vogeltown, located on Hori Street, New Plymouth, which will create up to 80 jobs in the city and engage dozens of building and construction companies.
Nominate someone to have a Cracker Christmas
Countdown stores around the country are calling out for people to nominate a deserving individual or family to receive $500 of groceries to make Christmas a little easier this year.
Cheap water locks in more jobs
From tomorrow Countdown is locking down the price of water to less than 42c a bottle, with a new 600ml Signature Range 24 pack available for just $10.
Supermarket looks to the future as case closed
Today the Commerce Commission announced it has closed its investigation into Woolworths New Zealand Limited having found no evidence to support false allegations made under Parliamentary Privilege earlier this year, or in any of the other matters investigated.
Countdown launches Christmas Food Rescue Appeal
Countdown today begins its annual Christmas Food Rescue Appeal to help the growing number of New Zealanders who have registered for food assistance.
Inaugural Countdown Trolley Report unpacks shoppers’ changing behaviour
Countdown has today launched its inaugural Countdown Trolley Report, a detailed analysis of New Zealand food and grocery trends based on the 2.7 million Kiwis who shop at Countdown each week.
Recall of Chevron 4 and 6 Outlet Power Boards with Surge Protection
Countdown has issued a precautionary recall of Chevron 4 (model WH-4PBS) and Chevron 6 (model WH-6PBS) Outlet Power Boards with Surge Protection, with a 3 metre lead.
New Countdown Bureta Park fuels local job creation
Countdown has opened a new store in the Tauranga suburb of Otumoetai, creating 63 new jobs as part of its 95-strong team.
Countdown brings fresh approach to insurance market
In a first for New Zealand supermarkets, Countdown is launching a range of simple, great value personal insurance products to help Kiwis protect their loved ones and themselves.