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Cozy up and enjoy a big night in this winter. When the weather keeps you indoors, there’s plenty of ways to stay warm indoors. Here are our at-home winter feast ideas.

When the Winter chill is setting in, there’s nothing more comforting than a warming lunch. Our winter lunch box ideas include some microwaveable delights, grab-and-go options and thermos stunners. 

Food is essential to learning! Without healthy food, brains can't fire as effectively and your child's mood and ability to concentrate may drop. That's why we've rounded up some delicious meal ideas for before, during, and after school.

Looking forward to dining al fresco this summer? With a little help from your local Four Square, a great picnic hamper comes together in no time. We love picnics during summer, because they’re the perfect way to add the fun factor to lunchtimes whilst enjoying being outdoors. All you need to do is load up your basket or bag with your favourite picnic foods and hit the road.

Sandwiches are one of those foods that virtually everyone loves. They’re super convenient for a lunch on the go or for the little ones, and can come in so many shapes, sizes and flavours. Here are some of our favourite easy sandwich ideas.

Nothing beats a classic Kiwi Christmas! While the other side of the world is hunkering down inside, we get to celebrate under the hot sun and kick back in the sand. So, to get you prepared for the big day this year, we’ve put together our tips for a perfect Kiwi Christmas. 

Meri Kirihimete! Christmas Day is just around the corner, so it’s time to start putting up trees and planning menus. When you have the whole whanau round for Christmas Day lunch, what better way to serve up a little bit for everyone than the good old fashioned trusty cheese board? We’ve got loads of ideas for cheese platters right here for you to keep the family fed (and show off a little while you’re at it).

In the spirit of Christmas, Syd Arora and his family are celebrating the milestone of owning BJ's Four Square over the past two years with a local community giveaway. 

For every toy purchased in store, Four Square Parakai donated one toy in return, with all toys going to a local community organisation, Kindred Family Service. 

Four Square and New Zealand communities have been looking after on another and those in need for more than 96 years, and with the year we have all had, we wanted to recognise our local community heroes this Christmas. 

Foodstuffs’ brands – New World, PAK’nSAVE, Four Square, Gilmours and Trents – made a commitment in mid-April to donate more than $1 million to help New Zealanders who are facing tough times due to COVID-19.

BYO square, round, rectangular containers – we don’t mind as long they are leakproof and clean! From 1st June you can now use BYO containers at Four Square North Island stores at our butchery, seafood, bakery and delicatessen counters where available. It’s just one of the many things we’re doing to reduce waste and look after New Zealand.

Back in the day Four Square’s Cheeky Charlie had a sidekick, Mrs Four Square.

AON Hewitt has named Four Square among the best employers in Australia and New Zealand.