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New Super Animals munch, chomp and nibble their way to Countdown
Countdown Waitangi given green light
Help support the RSA - Donate in-store to support our Returned and Services’ Association
Countdown saves Kiwi shoppers $70m
Countdown Grey Lynn stores now MPI-approved retailers
From today, Tuesday 7 April, customers who purchase fruit and vegetables in Countdown Grey Lynn and Countdown Grey Lynn Central can now take these items outside the Queensland Fruit Fly controlled area.
Super effort raises $218,000 for the SPCA
Just over $218,000 has been donated to the SPCA to support animal welfare in New Zealand, following the success of Countdown’s Super Animals collectable sound card campaign.
Support Oxfam’s Cyclone Pam Appeal at any Countdown store nationwide
From today, Wednesday 18 March, Countdown customers can donate to the Oxfam New Zealand Cyclone Pam Appeal for Vanuatu at any Countdown store across the country.
Bumper hot cross bun season forecasted
New Zealand’s love affair with hot cross buns is stronger than ever, with Countdown anticipating customers will devour 11 million of the Easter treats this year.
Waiheke ‘aisles’ to receive $35m Countdown makeover
Countdown is pleased to confirm it will be bringing a new supermarket to Waiheke Island next year, to replace the current store on Ostend Road.
Countdown confirms additional security in place around infant formula
Countdown has confirmed it has put additional security measures in place in its Countdown stores, following the New Zealand Police and Ministry for Primary Industries’ announcement about a threat to infant formula.



