Due to a technology issue affecting 23 New World Stores on Monday 17 May - while the prices on the shelf in the stores were correct - up to a quarter of this week’s new special prices failed to flow through to the checkout, leaving the previous week’s special prices in place.  

Foodstuffs and Griffin’s have partnered to deliver a limited-edition social impact biscuit benefiting Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand (BCF NZ). For the month of May, the biscuit is available exclusively at New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square stores nationwide while stocks last. 

The search for New Zealand’s most innovative food and beverage products culminated with ten finalists pitching their exciting products to a judging panel of industry experts. The judges got the chance to taste, hear and ask questions of each of the finalists about why their products should be chosen for the once in a lifetime opportunity.

Wellington City Mission, supported by New World, have come together to introduce an innovative new Social Supermarket, improving food security for Wellingtonians in need. 

As Auckland shifts back to Level 3, the Student Volunteer Army and partners New World are mobilising their  ‘SVA Grocery Delivery Service’ to ensure Aucklanders who are vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19 have access to contactless deliveries.

Blenheim residents are in for a treat this summer with the completion of New World Blenheim’s store-wide refurbishment. Over the past 14 months, the store has transformed to expand what’s on offer in a slick, new modern retail environment. 

New World customers nationwide have redeemed hundreds and thousands of SMEG Knives since the promotion began on 2 November, making it one of the most successful promotional giveaways in the brand’s history. 

The thriving community of Hobsonville are getting an early Christmas present, their very own New World!  The brand-new store, which is conveniently located on Hobsonville Road opened on schedule on Tuesday, 17th November. 

Ecostore and New World have continued their partnership to offer more sustainable options to shoppers by expanding their refill offering to eight additional stores in the South Island – and the first ecostore refill station in a supermarket in the North Island, at New World New Lynn, Auckland.  

It’s time to bring out, or refine, your inner chef skills and nail this Christmas, New Zealand! Introducing the SMEG Knives giveaway exclusively at New World.

New World and Foodstuffs co-operatives launch ‘Here for New Zealand’ CSR commitment – reinforcing commitment to supporting New Zealanders.

Celebrating 50 years of New World Waitara, and 75 years of family grocer history, the Williams family are coming together with their community to celebrate their time as grocers.

New World Papakura are set to revolutionise supermarket technology with the trial of Zoom Trolleys in-store. Frictionless and new technologies are forever changing within the FMCG industry and Zoom Trolleys have been introduced to further enhance customers’ shopping experience. 

Wiggling towards a more sustainable future, New World Orewa has recently installed New Zealand’s first supermarket worm farm.

New World’s Little Garden is back in time for New Zealand’s spring planting season. With 24 different vegetable, herb and flower seedling kits to collect from 7 September for six weeks, New World customers will be delighted to get growing with the return of this Kiwi favourite after a three-year hiatus.

More than ever, we’ve seen how important it is that all New Zealanders have access to healthy and affordable food. We recognise we have an important role to play to make that happen and ensuring we operate in a way that delivers our social promises playing our part in every community.

For four days a week from Monday-Thursday 2.30pm-5.30pm, the store will dedicate this time to soften the in-store environment so all shoppers, regardless of their abilities, feel welcome and safe. 

Tacos, freshly-squeezed juices and poke bowls are now on the menu at New World Brookfield, which is soon to be the home of New Zealand’s first supermarket eatery when it opens this September. 

New World Melody’s in Palmerston North supported the Methodist Social Services Foodbank as part of their Foodbank Appeal efforts. The generosity the store has seen from their customers since the Appeal started on 22 June has been so inspiring, that the store had to re-set their donation goal!

This year’s grape harvest proved extra challenging for winemakers, but it's now getting its first taste test at a national competition.

After a successful trial, New World and Prolife Foods announce the nationwide rollout of recycled paper bags at Alison’s Pantry departments on the eve of Plastic Free July. 

Foodstuffs and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) have partnered up to build New Zealand’s 1st electric powered refrigerated truck. From the tailgate to the engine and the fridge-freezer unit that sits on top, everything in and on the vehicle is powered by one of the cleanest fuels on the planet.

Baking aisles in supermarkets across New Zealand have gone from a Sunset category to a Rockstar category overnight as COVID-19 created an army of new bakers around the country.

Freshly topped in-store gourmet pizzas are flying off the shelves at participating Foodstuffs North Island stores thanks to a new sustainable packaging solution that enables customers to heat their delicious pizza in its home compostable, no mess bake in tray.

New World Albany customers will now be able to add a bit more sustainability to their weekly shop thanks to the store’s new fleet of hybrid shopping trolleys. The trolleys comprise a steel frame that is married to a plastic basket made using recycled plastic milk bottles.

We've launched New World Essential Boxes pilot powered by Gilmours. Foodstuffs North Island is piloting New World Essential Boxes to give New Zealanders an express shopping option to get their grocery essentials quicker and more conveniently during the Alert Level restrictions. The pilot features three essential boxes and will be trialled in central and outer central Auckland suburbs.

Like you, the New World team care passionately for New Zealand's future - our people and planet. We're here to support you and all New Zealanders - especially those who are most vulnerable - so you have access to healthy and affordable food. 

Our focus is very much on ensuring New Zealanders have the essential products they require and we are working with our suppliers to make this happen every day.

The recycled paper bags are on trial at a total of 18 New World stores around the country until the end of March. This option will be available alongside the existing Alison’s Pantry resealable LDPE (type 4) bags.

Company to join other businesses on the mission to achieve the country’s zero carbon ambitions.

New World Whitianga launches a world-first with New World Waka Kai, delivering hassle-free groceries to Coromandel beaches via boat. Because if 500,000 people were coming ‘round to yours, what would you do?

Meet Jayde Cunliffe, store manager of New World Browns Bay below, and read how she rose to the occasion time and time again to find herself on the path to store ownership. 

New World and ecostore have teamed up again to expand the offering to five additional stores in the South Island.  

The frictionless future of supermarket shopping is here – New World will be the first supermarket in the country to offer customers a frictionless and integrated digital experience in stores.

The next iteration of Always Graze When You Liaise launched just in time for the official kick off summer. 

Sawmill Brewery has won the inaugural Brewing Sustainability Award at the 2019 New Zealand Beer Awards run by the Brewers Guild of New Zealand.

This partnership will ensure all New World stores, in addition to other Foodstuffs stores, have a ready supply of premium, New Zealand caught fish. 

Saturday 8 June, World Oceans Day, will see some New World stores launch a new pilot programme to stop waste flowing to the sea.