Countdown Supermarkets – Christchurch Earthquake Update

Today’s earthquake in Christchurch has disrupted operations at several Countdown supermarkets.

Our priority at this early stage is the safety of our staff and our customers. We are currently assessing damage to stock and cleaning up as necessary.

Countdown Bush Inn, Northlands and Rangiora are closed and expected to reopen throughout the afternoon and this evening. Countdown Kaiapoi, Avonhead, Moorhouse, New Brighton, Northwood and Church Corner are currently closed and are expected to reopen tomorrow.

Countdown Colombo St is closed until further notice. Countdown Eastgate has been evacuated and re-entry is subject to engineer checks.

Countdown Ferrymead and The Palms remain closed from the February 22 earthquake.

Countdown Hornby remains open and trading, and all distribution centres remain open and operational.

Online shopping services in the area have been suspended until further notice.

Further updates on operations and details on store closures will be made available in due course. The latest store openings with any changes will also be available on the Countdown website at www.countdown.co.nz and on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/countdown.

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Update #1 issued at 3.25pm on Monday 13 June 2011

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