Countdown Supermarkets - Christchurch Earthquake Update
Christchurch Earthquake update for Countdown Supermarkets
24 December 2011: The earthquakes in Christchurch yesterday disrupted operations in our supermarkets. Our thoughts
remain with everyone in Canterbury, and our priority continues to be the safety of our team and our customers. Following
an extensive clean up process and engineer checks, we have been able to reopen all but one of our stores in
Christchurch. Countdown The Palms remains closed and will open on Boxing Day at 8:00am.
Stores open:
• Countdown Hornby
• Countdown Rangiora
• Countdown Rolleston
• Countdown Colombo St
• Countdown Church Corner
• Countdown Kaiapoi
• Countdown Eastgate
• Countdown Moorhouse Avenue
• Countdown Northlands
• Countdown Northwood
• Countdown Bush Inn
• Countdown Avonhead
• Countdown New Brighton
Stores closed:
• Countdown The Palms (to reopen Boxing Day, 8:00am)
Online shopping:
Our online shopping service in Christchurch is not operating until further notice. Any customers with orders for today
should now have been contacted by our Customer Services team. If customers have any queries regarding their order they
can contact us on 0800 40 40 40.
Supply chain:
Our supply chain remains intact, and essential supplies are available in all stores.
SuperValue and Fresh Choice:
All SuperValue and Fresh Choice stores are now open.
Further information and updates
Media are advised to visit the Countdown website for the latest information on the operations of our supermarkets.
Information will also be provided via our facebook page at www.facebook.com/countdown.
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