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Christchurch Earthquake update for Countdown Supermarkets

Christchurch Earthquake update for Countdown Supermarkets

23 December 2011: The earthquakes in Christchurch today have disrupted operations in our supermarkets.

Our priority at this early stage is the safety of our team and our customers. Our thoughts are with everyone in Canterbury.

Our Rolleston store is currently trading. All other stores are currently closed and in the process of cleaning up and evaluating damage.

Stores open
• Countdown Rolleston

Stores closed
• Countdown Avonhead
• Countdown Bush Inn
• Countdown Church Corner
• Countdown Colombo Street
• Countdown Eastgate
• Countdown Hornby
• Countdown Kaiapoi
• Countdown Moorhouse Avenue
• Countdown New Brighton
• Countdown Northland
• Countdown Northwood
• Countdown Rangiora
• Countdown The Palms

We are hopeful of opening Countdown Kaiapoi, Countdown Colombo Street and Countdown Rangiora this afternoon and this evening.

Online shopping
Our online shopping service in Christchurch is not operating until further notice. Our online shopping team will be in touch with any customers who have orders placed for tomorrow. Customers can also contact us on 0800 40 40 40.

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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