Woolworths New Zealand

Thank you Vanessa Moffett for sharing your incredible story. Your wisdom and passion shines through and we are so fortunate to have as part of the Woolworths whānau 💚 Ella McInerney Pieter de Wet

Meet Amaziah and Eshan 👋 Each week, these fantastic students from Sommerville School in Panmure step into a special kind of Woolworths – a Mini Woolies right inside their school! It’s a practical learning space that Sommerville School has had for 12 months now. Students can develop valuable real-world skills through hands-on activities like scanning groceries, handling play money, and stocking shelves; building their confidence and independence in a fun, supportive environment. The Mini Woolies programme provides opportunities for students with special educational needs to practice numeracy, literacy, and communication skills, empowering them for future experiences within their wider community. We're so proud to bring this initiative to Aotearoa New Zealand and make a positive difference in the communities we operate in across the country. #WoolworthsNZ #MiniWoolies #Community #Inclusion #Partnership #EducationNZ Bríd Drohan-Stewart Jason Stockill Pieter de Wet Matthew Grainger Vanessa Berry Charlotte Searle Sommerville School

Congratulations to our very own Karli Colmer-Cornish from Woolworths Dargaville for representing New Zealand at the All Star Baker of the Year competition in Australia! 💚 Karli brought Kiwi pride to Australia and showcased her incredible talent against the best bakers across Woolworths Group, tackling both standard and innovative baking challenges. We're so proud of her 4th place finish – an amazing achievement under pressure. Karli, you did Woolworths New Zealand proud! #baking #competition #proud #ourteam Ella McInerney Tony Wilksch Jason Stockill

Our Minecraft Cubeez™ campaign has been a smash hit with Kiwis across the country and over the weekend, we brought the world of Minecraft to life with our exclusive Cubeez™ Sandwich Station pop-up in Auckland! 🥪 Gamers and foodies alike lined up to experience the joy of Minecraft through our delicious, cubed sandwiches inspired by in-game favorites. From "Cooked Chicken" to "Golden Apple Treat" pairings, there was something for everyone to enjoy! The stay and play area was a hit, with life-size Cubeez™ blocks providing endless entertainment for all ages. We're thrilled that kids and adults alike loved the Cubeez™ Sandwich Station as much as we did! Don't forget, you can still collect all 40 Minecraft Cubeez™ with every $30 spent in-store or online 💚 #Cubeez #WoolworthsNZ #Woolworths #Collectibles Kelly Connolly Bríd Drohan-Stewart Kate Littlejohn Seán Rose

🟢 Meet the Woolworths New Zealand team 🟢 Kasileta is a Warehouse Operator at our Primary Connect Distribution Centre in Wiri, Auckland! Primary Connect is the supply chain arm of Woolworths New Zealand - getting food and essentials to communities across the country each and every day. With an incredible 10 years at Woolworths, Kasileta brings passion and dedication to her role - she’s even a certified first aider. As a Warehouse operator, Kasileta takes great pride in her work, ensuring both health and safety take place in the centre. What Kasileta loves most about her job is the sense of responsibility and teamwork. “Health and safety is the first priority in this job. Looking out for our team, our mates, is so important because everyone should come to work safely and go home safely,” she says. She enjoys leading daily warm-up exercises, inspecting the workplace for potential hazards, and encouraging her team to stay safe and confident in their roles. Communication is a big part of Kasileta’s success. With a diverse team of many nationalities, she understands the importance of respect and setting the right example. “If you do the right thing, others will follow. Being a good role model is key,” she says. Woolworths has given Kasileta the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop strong communication skills. She is excited to continue making a difference and supporting her team every day. #TeamWoolworths #MeetTheTeam Ella McInerney Arjern Ramnarayan

🟢 Meet the Woolworths New Zealand team 🟢 Justice is a Team Leader at our Primary Connect Distribution Centre in Wiri, Auckland! Primary Connect is the supply chain arm of Woolworths New Zealand - getting food and essentials to communities across the country each and every day. Justice has been part of our team for nearly seven years working across multiple departments at the Centre, including operations and inventory, before stepping into a leadership role. Now, as a Shift Team Leader, he takes great pride in guiding his team and ensuring daily operations run smoothly. Justice thrives on teamwork and engagement, making recognition a key part of his leadership approach. He believes in celebrating wins both big and small and fostering a positive, supportive environment for his team. One of the most important aspects of Justice’s role is leading a shift that carries the full responsibility of the day’s operations, particularly on weekends. Through careful planning and strong teamwork, his team consistently meets targets and delivers results. Being promoted to Team Leader is one of Justice’s proudest achievements, and he credits the support of fellow leaders in Primary Connect in helping him grow into the role. His advice to new team members? Be yourself, connect with your team, and embrace the opportunities Woolworths has to offer! #TeamWoolworths #MeetTheTeam Ella McInerney Arjern Ramnarayan

Woolworths New Zealand was proud to celebrate with the LGBTQ+ community during last weekend’s Auckland Rainbow Parade 🌈💚 Some amazing people from our stores and support office teams donned their colours and took to the street to bring the noise and give out the snacks. As a business committed to diversity and inclusion, we are proud to be a part of this yearly tradition. A very happy Auckland Pride Month to all those who celebrate - we look forward to continuing to turn up in colour and with pride for all Kiwis. Ella McInerney Arohanui Kamu

Valentine's Day is about sharing love……and fresh food! 🍅 Did you know that Woolworths New Zealand sell over 50,000 bouquets during Valentine's week? That's 10 times the usual number! 🍅And 75% of flower buyers on Valentine's Day are men, most of whom only buy flowers once a year! So, we know flowers are a Valentine’s staple, but the question was "how can Woolworths reenvision a Valentine’s classic?” - A ‘food-quet’ is how!   We took the traditional look of a flower bouquet and recreated it into a "Fresh Bouquet" – a delicious and practical arrangement of basil, tomatoes, and spaghetti, perfect for a romantic meal. Popping up and two locations in Auckland over three days we gave out free fresh food-quets to Aucklanders. With amazing feedback so far, who knows, maybe food-quets will be a permanent feature in Woolies! Adele Biggs Bríd Drohan-Stewart Glenn Bewley Sam Gujer #ValentinesDay #FreshFood #Woolworths

Packing school lunches is a daily struggle many Kiwis are familiar with. And did you know that 64% of kids' lunches come home partially or completely uneaten at least once a week! As we kicked off the school year, this was a problem we wanted to tackle head on. We undertook a Macro Lunchbox survey to better understand how we can improve lunches! Our survey found that; - 69% of parents think their kids are fussier eaters than they were - 71% want to make school lunches healthier this year - Only 14% of kids make their own lunch - The top three uneaten lunch items are sandwiches, fresh fruit, and fresh vegetables We also know kids are more likely to make better food choices when they are involved in the process. So to help out, we launched the Micro Helpers activation. We organised four stations with each having three food options, allowing kids to create their own lunchboxes. Additionally, they learned about the importance of each food group and how they contribute to a balanced lunch. Stop by your local Woolies to help pack more goodness into your kids lunchboxes! 🍏 Conrad Webber Bríd Drohan-Stewart Andre Visser Jackie Beetham #SchoolLunches #HealthyEating #WoolworthsNZ

This year, we’re proud to be once again sponsoring the Young Farmer of the Year competition - New Zealand’s premier agricultural competition. We will be on site at seven regional finals and the grand final fueling the passion of the hundreds of AgriKids and Junior Young Farmer competitors with health lunches. Woolworths New Zealand are also proud sponsors of the competition. This Saturday marked the first regional final, held at Helensville Showgrounds with a strong turnout from Whangārei Girls' High School, Whangārei Intermediate School and little Waiotira Primary School. This weekend it's the Taranaki-Manawatū regional final in Stratford, we’ll be on site again with the goods to keep these young farmers moving! Gordon Harcourt NZ Young Farmers #FMGYoungFarmer  #GrowingTogether #WoolworthsNZ