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October 3, 2024
Just in time for Summer: Snells Beach gets a new large Four Square Supermarket
August 22, 2024
Four Square dream comes true in Huntly
August 9, 2024
Former New Zealand Hockey Rep Now Leading Four Square Red Beach
July 4, 2024
Here's to a Hundy! Four Square celebrates 100 years of serving local communities.
July 4, 2024
Kiwiana collectibles: Four Square celebrates 100 years with limited-edition Mr Four Square merchandise.
May 8, 2024
Fresh new look for Four Square Brightwater
From our house to yours: Four Square teams up with SIX60 to take tiny house on Grassroots tour
November 30, 2023 by Foodstuffs
Talk of the town: New-look Four Square opens in Fitzroy
November 2, 2023 by Foodstuff
New Four Square Britomart brings neighbourhood feel to downtown Auckland
October 19, 2023 by Foodstuffs
Four Square Mount Maunganui opens just in time for summer
New owner operators of Four Square Picton have plans to make their first store the most welcoming in the South Island
The new owner operators of Four Square Picton, Rachel and Pete Seddon, are excited to take the reins of their first store and are already feeling at home among locals in the picturesque seaside town.
September 21, 2023 by Foodstuffs
A new look for Four Square Waverly
July 20, 2023 by Foodstuffs
New $2.5m Four Square for Onehunga
July 6, 2023 by Foodstuffs
New owners of Four Square Tapanui ditch the rat raceand embrace country living
The new owners of Four Square Tapanui are finally livingtheir long-held dream of owning their own supermarket.
May 18, 2023 by Foodstuffs
Brand-New Four Square Opens for Business in Te Kowhai
May 4, 2023 by Foodstuffs
It’s a family affair for first-time owner operators of FourSquare Outram
First-time owner operators of Four Square Outram, Emily and Mike O’Connor, are excited to be continuing a Four Square family tradition, after recently taking the reins of the store.<
March 1, 2023 by Foodstuffs
Four Square Franz Josef wishes farewell to Cushla Jones for 40 years of service alongside husband Chris Roy
Foodies and goodies at heart Cushla Jones and Chris Roy step down from their owner operator role at the community favourite Four Square supermarket in Franz Josef.
February 27, 2023 by Foodstuffs
Cyclone Gabrielle Update
Cyclone Recovery: Foodstuffs Partners with Whakarongorau Aotearoa to Promote the 1737 National Mental Health Helpline.
Auckland weather event
The heavy rain across the Auckland region has impacted a number of our stores. While we’re currently assessing the impact, which ranges from small roof leaks to complete flooding, our immediate priority has been ensuring the safety of our teams and our stores.
January 26, 2023 by Foodstuffs
Eden Terrace Gets Brand New Four Square
NZ Egg Supply. What’s Happening?
You may notice when you shop for eggs right now - you may not be able to get the ones you usually buy, there’s shelf limits, or temporary out of stocks.
December 15, 2022 by Foodstuffs
Four Square Te Mata Rises from the Ashes just in time for Christmas
Four Square Te Mata re-opens with the latest store design and a brand-new look and feel.
December 03, 2022 by Foodstuffs
Are you, or a member of your household, allergic to peanuts?
Due to a supplier packaging error, some packets of Pams Finest Decadent Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies (300g) may contain Pams Finest Decadent Dark Chocolate and Peanut Cookies.
November 15, 2022 by Foodstuffs
Four Square Wainui Road opens with a new look and feel in Gisborne
Four Square Wainui Road has re-opened its doors to the Gisborne community.
October 04, 2022 by Foodstuffs
NZFS Investigation into Hepatitis A Continues: Frozen Berry Consumption
Advice For Customers
September 12, 2022 by Foodstuffs
Four Square thanks customers and teams as COVID traffic light system ends
Following the Government’s announcement the Covid-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) will end at 11.59pm on Monday, 12 September 2022.
August 29, 2022 by Foodstuffs
4 Quick No Cook Breakfast Ideas for Father’s Day
Not keen to spend hours sweating over pots & pans in the kitchen? Here are 4 of the best ever no cook breakfasts to blow Dad away this Father's Day
Friday, 5 August 2022 by Foodstuffs
New Four Square opens in Cambridge with latest store design
New Four Square opens in Cambridge with latest store design
May 31, 2022 by Foodstuffs
2022 Canstar Blue’s Awards: Four Square’s customers are most satisfied shoppers
Four Square have come out on top for Overall Satisfaction in the supermarkets category of the 2022 Canstar Blue’s Awards.
May 6, 2022 by Foodstuffs
Winner of UE BOOM
Congratulations to Blake B who visits Four Square Blagdon for winning the UE BOOM 3 Portable Speaker. We hope you enjoy listening to some sweet tunes with Four Square!
June 24, 2021 by Foodstuffs
Winter warmers for a big night in
Cozy up and enjoy a big night in this winter. When the weather keeps you indoors, there’s plenty of ways to stay warm indoors. Here are our at-home winter feast ideas.
June 17, 2021 by Foodstuffs
5 warming packed lunches for winter
When the Winter chill is setting in, there’s nothing more comforting than a warming lunch. Our winter lunch box ideas include some microwaveable delights, grab-and-go options and thermos stunners.
May 30, 2021 by Foodstuffs
Lunchbox ideas and food to fuel learning
Food is essential to learning! Without healthy food, brains can't fire as effectively and your child's mood and ability to concentrate may drop. That's why we've rounded up some delicious meal ideas for before, during, and after school.
May 18, 2021 by Foodstuffs
Picnic basket lunch ideas for the perfect day trip
Looking forward to dining al fresco this summer? With a little help from your local Four Square, a great picnic hamper comes together in no time. We love picnics during summer, because they’re the perfect way to add the fun factor to lunchtimes whilst enjoying being outdoors. All you need to do is load up your basket or bag with your favourite picnic foods and hit the road.
January 21, 2021 by Foodstuffs
The trusty sandwich: Simple and tasty ideas
Sandwiches are one of those foods that virtually everyone loves. They’re super convenient for a lunch on the go or for the little ones, and can come in so many shapes, sizes and flavours. Here are some of our favourite easy sandwich ideas.
December 20, 2020 by Foodstuffs
The Kiwi Summer: Essentials for Christmas Day Lunch on the Beach
Nothing beats a classic Kiwi Christmas! While the other side of the world is hunkering down inside, we get to celebrate under the hot sun and kick back in the sand. So, to get you prepared for the big day this year, we’ve put together our tips for a perfect Kiwi Christmas.
December 15, 2020 by Foodstuffs
5 Awesome Christmas Day Cheese Boards
Meri Kirihimete! Christmas Day is just around the corner, so it’s time to start putting up trees and planning menus. When you have the whole whanau round for Christmas Day lunch, what better way to serve up a little bit for everyone than the good old fashioned trusty cheese board? We’ve got loads of ideas for cheese platters right here for you to keep the family fed (and show off a little while you’re at it).
December 10, 2020 by Foodstuffs
BJ's Four Square give back to Waitara with a community giveaway this Christmas
In the spirit of Christmas, Syd Arora and his family are celebrating the milestone of owning BJ's Four Square over the past two years with a local community giveaway.
December 09, 2020 by Foodstuffs
Four Square Parakai - toy donation
For every toy purchased in store, Four Square Parakai donated one toy in return, with all toys going to a local community organisation, Kindred Family Service.
December 01, 2020 by Foodstuffs
Christmas Community Hero Award
Four Square and New Zealand communities have been looking after on another and those in need for more than 96 years, and with the year we have all had, we wanted to recognise our local community heroes this Christmas.
May 05, 2020
Foodstuffs’ one million dollar donation to support more than 30 charities across New Zealand
Foodstuffs’ brands – New World, PAK’nSAVE, Four Square, Gilmours and Trents – made a commitment in mid-April to donate more than $1 million to help New Zealanders who are facing tough times due to COVID-19.
May 13, 2019 by: Foodstuffs
Bring Your Own Containers
BYO square, round, rectangular containers – we don’t mind as long they are leakproof and clean! From 1st June you can now use BYO containers at Four Square North Island stores at our butchery, seafood, bakery and delicatessen counters where available. It’s just one of the many things we’re doing to reduce waste and look after New Zealand.
Mar 08, 2019 by: Four Square
Mrs Four Square – then and now, my what a difference
Back in the day Four Square’s Cheeky Charlie had a sidekick, Mrs Four Square.
Aug 03, 2018 by: Foodstuffs
No more checkout bags
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.
Jul 31, 2018 by: Foodstuffs
Four Square supermarkets – delivering to New Zealanders and having a great time doing it
AON Hewitt has named Four Square among the best employers in Australia and New Zealand.
May 07, 2018 by: Foodstuffs
Getting New Zealand ready for no single-use plastic bags at the checkout
Last year New Zealanders said loud and clear they want to get rid of single-use plastic bags (SUPBs) at the checkout. Well, we’re joining in and they’ll be gone from Four Square supermarket checkouts too. We’re going reusable!
September 12, 2022 by Foodstuffs
Four Square thanks customers and teams as COVID traffic light system ends
Following the Government’s announcement the Covid-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) will end at 11.59pm on Monday, 12 September 2022.