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Get collecting at Countdown with DreamWorks Heroes
A limited edition range of DreamWorks Heroes 3D collectible character cards is launching in Countdown stores this month.
Help us help The Salvation Army - Donate in store to support the Red Shield Appeal
Countdown stores are proud to again be supporting The Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield Appeal for the next three weeks up and down the country.
Countdown Ferrymead reopens - team of 150 ready to serve locals
Countdown Ferrymead will reopen its doors today after extensive damage in the 2011 earthquake, and had to be subsequently closed and demolished.
Countdown confirms plans in Porirua
Countdown is pleased to confirm it has put forward plans for a $17 million supermarket in Aotea, which would create up to 80 new jobs, as well as opportunities for local construction workers and building companies.
Countdown’s great low prices now online in Taupo
Countdown will soon be delivering the goods to Taupo and its surrounding areas, when it launches its new online shopping service.
Hot Cross Buns on the rise at Countdown: Kiwis will devour more than 10 million buns this Easter season
With just four weeks to go before Easter, bakers at Countdown are furiously busy baking millions of Hot Cross Buns, as the festive treat proves more popular than ever.
Appointment Announcement: General Manager for HR
Deborah Beegling has been appointed as General Manager for Human Resources for Progressive Enterprises and Countdown supermarkets.
Fruit in store today safe to eat (Updated 3.30pm)
Countdown has confirmed that the fruit affected by MPI’s precautionary withdrawal was removed from sale from late yesterday, 13 March.
Fish Facts: Setting the record straight about our fish
Countdown processes around 40-50 tonnes of fresh fish a week and 99.8% of that fish is processed and sent to our 168 stores around the country.
Countdown sponsors The Great Food Race
Countdown is proud to partner with TV3 as Broadcast Sponsor for The Great Food Race, airing this Sunday at 7pm.
