Thirty Foodstuffs stores are closed today after the wild weather from the cyclone overnight. Foodstuffs is working with its teams across the North Island to minimise disruptions and ensure everyone stays safe.
"Our thoughts are with the people who’re affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and we’re grateful all our people are safe," said a Foodstuffs Spokesperson.
"With difficult road conditions and closures throughout the North Island last night and this morning, our drivers and our supplier partners are doing their best to safely get their deliveries to our Distribution Centres and stores.
"While there has been some disruption to deliveries, all the preparation we’ve done in advance means we have plenty of essentials already at store. The current road conditions may mean deliveries to affected areas are delayed today and we kindly ask customers to continue to buy only what they need, so communities can get their fair share when they come to store. From time-to-time, customers may see temporary product limits for items that are in high demand.
"This morning, we have 23 Four Square, 5 New World and 2 PAK’nSAVE stores not yet able to open, mainly due to power issues, or under Civil Defense advice. As it’s a very dynamic and changing situation, we’re advising customers to follow Civil Defence advice in their local area - and if it’s safe to travel, to check their local store’s Facebook page, or website page, to check their store is open, before they set out.
"Stores that are temporarily closed won’t be able to fulfil click and collect, or online delivery orders, so customers who’re affected by a temporary store closure will be contacted directly via email, so please keep an eye out.
"Each of our New World and PAK’nSAVE stores are partnered with a foodbank, food rescue, or social supermarket and our HereforNZ team are constantly checking in to see how we can add to the support we’re giving throughout these unprecedented weather events. To date, we’ve provided at least $185,000 of food and goods for those needing support.
"Our priority is always to keep our teams and customers safe - take care and we’ll continue to keep you posted."
