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Looking after our patch: people, community and planet
Friday, 14 December 2018 - Foodstuffs gives back to New Zealand in so many ways; whether directly through millions of dollars of donations, as an employer of more than 30,000 New Zealanders, as a partner to thousands of businesses, or as kaitiaki or guardian of our environment.
No more checkout bags
Friday, 03 August 2018 - Foodstuffs has announced today that from 1 January 2019, all retail* and wholesale brands in the 100% New Zealand owned and operated Co-operative will no longer offer plastic checkout bags.
Plastic bags are just the start - Foodstuffs committed to further change
Wednesday, 06 June 2018 - Foodstuffs, the owners of New World, PAK'nSAVE and Four Square, have today pledged to focus even more on reducing the impact of plastic packaging in our environment.
Why we’re not using ‘compostable’ bags
Friday, 25 May 2018 - Foodstuffs (New World, PAK'nSAVE and Four Square supermarkets) will not be making compostable grocery bags available to customers as they are not in line with our approach. We believe these bags are not an option for the New Zealand environment.
Social media sensation William Waiirua is the face of a new responsible drinking campaign
Friday, 16 March 2018 - William Waiirua – known for his signature dance moves, unique persona and sunglasses – is the new face of a nationwide responsible drinking campaign that encourages New Zealanders to eat while drinking alcohol.