Introducing 155 Whare Kai, a social supermarket for Whangārei

155 Whare Kai, a social supermarket based in Whangārei has opened today to provide food support with dignity. The social supermarket is a partnership between 155 Whare Āwhina and Foodstuffs North Island, the 100% New Zealand owned and operated co-operative behind New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square.

PAKnSAVE Shop Offs continue to win out with real savings for real people

Foodstuffs North Island partners with 155 Whare Āwhina to open Whangarei’s first social supermarket

Friday, 16 September 2022 - Foodstuffs North Island is expanding its innovative social supermarket initiative to a new partnership with 155 Whare Āwhina in Whangarei, which will provide the dignity of choice for whānau in the region who need support with accessing food.

Four Square launches Rārangi Kai Te Reo Māori shopping list translator

Tuesday, 13 September 2022 - Four Square has launched a te reo Māori shopping list translator web app to support the kaupapa of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.

Foodstuffs stores hold grocery price increases below FPI for fourth month in a row

Tuesday, 13 September 2022 - As part of Foodstuffs’ commitment to New Zealanders to help fight inflation, stores in the Foodstuffs co-operatives have held food price increases below food price inflation and below supplier increases for the fourth month in a row.

Foodstuffs welcomes end of mask mandates – thanks customers and teams for ‘doing the right thing’

Monday, 12 September 2022 - Foodstuffs has welcomed the end of mask mandates, with Managing Director Chris Quin saying it will be a relief for teams and customers to take off their masks in the supermarket.

Foodstuffs celebrates supplier excellence and innovation at 2022 National Partnership Awards

Wednesday, 31 August 2022 - Foodstuffs has celebrated its National Partnership Awards, with the two locally owned and operated cooperatives coming together to celebrate the very best of its supplier community and the work that goes on behind the scenes to help keep New Zealanders fed.

New $21m Flaxmere New World step closer

Tuesday, 30 August 2022 - The construction of a brand-new New World in Flaxmere is now one step closer, with Foodstuffs North Island receiving Resource Consent for the project.

Lettuce rejoice! New World brings back fan favourite Little Garden to help customers shop seasonal

Monday, 29 August 2022 - Green fingered or not, Kiwis will be thrilled Little Garden is returning to New World stores this month with 24 New Zealand-propagated seeds to collect and easily grow at home.

New World lends its support to new Hawkes Bay initiative

Friday, 26 August 2022 - New World is proud to partner with Plastics NZ on a brand-new initiative to help educate children on the importance of recycling and reducing waste to landfill.

Foodstuffs reports on another year of being 'Here for NZ'

Friday, 26 August 2022 - Foodstuffs have published their 2022 Social Responsibility Report, Here for NZ, which outlines the 100% NZ owned cooperatives’ progress as they continue to deliver their social promises to support their teams, communities, the environment and New Zealanders.

Journey to store ownership

Foodstuffs is a 100% NZ co-operative, with all our stores individually owned and operated by local grocers who are directly involved with their teams and communities. If you’ve ever wondered what the journey to supermarket ownership looks like, find out here how it works.