After suffering extensive fire damage in January of 2022, Four Square Te Mata re-opened its doors on December 15th. The store was completely redesigned and given a brand-new look to meet the needs of the Te Mata and Havelock North communities.
“The fire came as a complete shock, but having owned the store for a long time, once we assessed the damage, we were quick to see the opportunity for a fresh start. We worked closely with the Foodstuffs North Island team to come up with an exciting new design that will see us well placed to serve the local community for many years to come,” said Jayesh Uka, owner-operator.
Jayesh and Nilam Uka have owned the store for nearly ten years. Their team of 14 provides service to locals and visitors as it is a popular summer stop on the way to the Hawkes Bay beaches.
“With Christmas just around the corner, people are running around trying to get everything done so I’m really pleased to be able to open the store in time to offer our busy locals plenty of ready-to-go options, as well as a localised range that takes into account the things customers want to see on our shelves.”
“The support has made all the difference in keeping us positive and motivated to come back stronger. We’ve read all the comments on our Facebook page and understand people have missed their local Four Square. My family and I are very grateful for all the well wishes and interest in the new opening and now we can’t wait to see you in store!”
“Four Square has been serving local communities for over 98 years. The newly refurbished Te Mata store is a fantastic example of how we’re transforming and evolving our Four Square stores to ensure we continue to bring a world-class grocery experience to communities across the North Island,” said David Gordon, Head of Four Square.
The store is located at 171 Te Mata Road, Havelock North and is open seven days from 7am – 7pm.
