Countdown's Growing for Good grants has awarded $75,000 to 71 schools and early childhood centres across the country. Launched in 2018, Growing for Good aims to help foster New Zealand’s next generation of budding environmentalists, and inspire Kiwi kids to learn about and preserve the environment. Successful

New research has found that reducing the level of nicotine in cigarettes and increasing investment in stop smoking services will help towards a Smokefree New Zealand. The Ministry of Health has released a Proposal for a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 discussion document which it is currently

New Zealand Fashion Week is back for 2021, running from 23-19 August. Sponsorship support for the event has been immense with a number of key sponsors already confirmed. Partners and affiliates have gathered in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour to join forces with sponsorship experts, previous

The New Zealand Consumer Survey 2020 has found that nearly all consumers are aware that laws exist to protect their consumer rights. Tested knowledge of these rights has improved over the past two years, however, there are still consumer laws that many Kiwis are unaware

Five Countdown stores across Auckland and Wellington are now only selling cage-free eggs to customers. Countdown has said it would go cage-free in all on-shelf eggs by the end of 2024 in the North Island and the end of 2025 in the South Island.  From

Branding agency Principals has identified Whittaker's as New Zealand's most resilient brand. The findings are based on the Brand Alpha Study, independent research conducted by Principals, in conjunction with research and analytics firm The Navigators. Conducted annually for more than 10 years, the study has

Stats NZ has recorded growth in retail spending during the first quarter of this year, primarily driven by the sales of electronic goods. Retail sales in the first quarter increased by 2.5 percent compared to the previous quarter. Electronic goods and recreational goods had the highest

A pop-up Dr. Martens exhibition will be running from 24-30 May at Westfield Newmarket. To mark the 60th anniversary of the Dr. Martens 1461 shoes rolling off the production line, the renowned brand is collaborating with emerging New Zealand artists and giving them a platform

The patience of the local Wainuiomata community has paid off, with the opening of a brand new Countdown store last week. The 3,600m2 supermarket provides an extensive fresh offering, and a new in-store pharmacy, bakery, deli, and cellar, all with a focus on providing the

Little Island Coconut Creamery has teamed up with the experts at Millers Coffee to produce a delicious new Flat White ice cream. The newest release combines the rich flavour of organic single origin coffee with the tried and true creaminess of coconut vanilla ice