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12 September 2025
Four Square serves up Kiwi classic with a Charlie twist – the $3 Charlie Cheese Toastie
Four Square stores across the North Island are giving Kiwis a reason to smile (and snack) with the launch of the Charlie Cheese Toastie – a hot, freshly made toastie emblazoned with the face of the brand’s iconic 101-year-old mascot, Charlie.
04 September 2025
Four Square Karamea owners mark 25 years of supporting community
You can tell a lot about a community by looking at its local store. In Karamea, that store is the Four Square, owned for the past 25 years by Jason and Juliette James.
27 August 2025
Four Square Coromandel’s Chris Beard named Local Hero at the 2025 Charlie Awards
Proof that you don’t need a cape to be a local hero - sometimes all it takes is a store, a big heart, and a lot of hustle.
16 July 2025
Four Square Murchison milestone strengthens South Island retail and resilience
Foodstuffs South Island today reaffirmed its commitment to rural communities with the opening of a contemporary new Four Square in Murchison, adding to the town’s resilience just as parts of the Tasman region start the recovery from weeks of severe weather impacts.
11 June 2025
Four Square pops up at Fieldays for the first time
28 April 2025
Four Square Hanmer Springs proud to back this weekend's iconic Hanmer Half Marathon
As the alpine village gears up for the 40+ year tradition that is the Hanmer Half Marathon, Four Square Hanmer Springs is once again proud to be at the heart of the action as the event’s major sponsor.
28 March 2025
From rundown store to community hub: How Alice Bayley transformed Four Square Otaika
Just six months into her role as owner-operator of Four Square Otaika, Alice Bayley is already making waves by turning the store into a bright, inviting, and much-loved hub for the community.
01 December 2024
5 Awesome Christmas Day Cheese Boards
Wherever you are in Aotearoa, your local Four Square has everything you need to make a cracking cheese board this Christmas. Here’s 5 ideas for some inspiration.
14 November 2024
Four Square Opens in Putaruru with a Focus on Community
Alex Russell’s journey from teenage shelf-stacker to proud owner of the new Four Square Putaruru store is a testament to her hard work, passion for the grocery world and a dream of owning her own store.
01 November 2024
Four Square Heaphy Terrace celebrates completion of two-year refurbishment
Four Square Heaphy Terrace is celebrating the completion of a two-year refurbishment with a special event for the community on Friday, 1 November, revealing a refreshed and improved store, custom-built for Heaphy Terrace locals.
03 October 2024
Just in time for Summer: Snells Beach gets a new large Four Square Supermarket
Snells Beach gets a new large Four Square Supermarket
22 August 2024
Four Square Dream Comes True in Huntly
New state of the art store opened Thursday, 22 August
09 August 2024
Former New Zealand Hockey Rep Now Leading Four Square Red Beach
Now, as the new owner operator of Four Square Red Beach, he's bringing that same spirit of teamwork, collaboration and leadership to his community.
03 July 2024
Kiwiana collectibles: Four Square celebrates 100 years with limited-edition Mr Four Square merchandise
Kiwiana collectibles: Four Square celebrates 100 years with limited-edition Mr Four Square merchandise
07 May 2024
Fresh new look for Four Square Brightwater
Four Square Brightwater at the top of the South is attracting the praise of local punters following renovations that have unveiled a fresh new look.
03 April 2024
From our house to yours: Four Square teams up with SIX60 to take tiny house on Grassroots tour
Kiwi icons Six60 and Four Square are teaming up for the Grassroots Tour, an unforgettable journey across small-town New Zealand.
30 November 2023
Talk of the town: New-look Four Square opens in Fitzroy
A new-look Four Square, owned and operated by Taranaki local family opens today on Devon Street East in Fitzroy - a hop, skip and jump from Fitzroy Beach and just in time for the bustling summer season.
02 November 2023
New Four Square Britomart brings neighbourhood feel to downtown Auckland
Four Square Britomart, opened its doors in downtown Auckland today bringing a refreshed, ultra-modern store design to a 99-year-old brand while maintaining the classic ‘Cheeky Charlie’ neighbourhood atmosphere.
19 October 2023
Brand-new Four Square Mount Maunganui opens just in time for summer
A brand new Four Square for Mount Maunganui opens today, adding a convenient new grocery shopping experience in the main street of Mount Maunganui for visitors and residents, just in time for summer.
29 September 2023
New owner operators of Four Square Picton
New owner operators of Four Square Picton have plans to make their first store the most welcoming in the South Island.
21 September 2023
A new look for Four Square Waverley
A brand new Four Square has officially opened its doors today in Waverley, in the South Taranaki. The new and improved Four Square has been designed in the latest “4.0” format of the brand that’s been around for 99 years.
07 September 2023
Te Reo Māori a taonga at Four Square Tokomaru Bay
In the lead-up to Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week, from 11 to 17 September, Four Square is embracing this important kaupapa and encouraging New Zealanders to have a go at speaking te reo. We chat with the team at Four Square Tokomaru Bay in Gisborne, about how they’re keeping te teo alive instore and in their community.
20 July 2023
New $2.5m Four Square for Onehunga
A new $2.5 million Four Square has officially opened its doors today in Onehunga, Auckland. Owned and operated by local business-woman Alex Gage-Brown, the store is the latest “4.0” format of the brand that’s been around for 99 years.
06 July 2023
New owners of Four Square Tapanui ditch the rat race and embrace country living
The new owners of Four Square Tapanui are finally living their long-held dream of owning their own supermarket.
18 May 2023
Brand-New Four Square Opens for Business in Te Kowhai
Thursday, 18 May 2023 - Four Square Te Kowhai
04 May 2023
It’s a family affair for first-time owner operators of Four Square Outram
First-time owner operators of Four Square Outram, Emily and Mike O’Connor, are excited to be continuing a Four Square family tradition, after recently taking the reins of the store.
01 March 2023
Four Square Franz Josef and Foodstuffs South Island Wishes a fond farewell to Cushla Jones for 40 years of service alongside husband Chris Roy
Foodies and goodies at heart Cushla Jones and Chris Roy step down from their owner operator role at the community favourite Four Square supermarket in Franz Josef.
26 January 2023
Eden Terrace gets Brand New Four Square
Monday, 26 January 2023 - Four Square Eden Terrace.
15 December 2022
Four Square Te Mata Rises from the Ashes just in time for Christmas
Thursday, 15 December 2022 - Four Square Te Mata Rises from the Ashes just in time for Christmas
15 November 2022
Four Square Wainui Road opens with a new look and feel in Gisborne
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 - Four Square Wainui Road opens with a new look and feel in Gisborne
04 October 2022
NZFS Investigation into Hepatitis A Continues: Frozen Berry Consumption
Tuesday, 4 October 2022 - NZFS Investigation into Hepatitis A Continues: Frozen Berry Consumption
05 August 2022
New Four Square store opens in Cambridge with latest store design
Friday, 5 August 2022 - New Four Square opens in Cambridge with latest store design
05 July 2022
Meet the faces behind the brand-new Four Square St Heliers
Tuesday, 5 July 2022 - Meet the faces behind the brand-new Four Square St Heliers.
31 May 2022
2022 Canstar Blue’s Awards: Four Square’s customers are most satisfied amongst New Zealand supermarket shoppers
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 - Four Square have come out on top for Overall Satisfaction in the supermarkets category of the 2022 Canstar Blue’s Awards.
28 June 2021
Plastic Free July
Four Square marks the start of Plastic Free July by announcing plans to remove plastic produce bags
18 May 2021
Picnic basket lunch ideas for the perfect day trip
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.
10 December 2020
BJ’s Four Square to give back to Waitara with a community giveaway this Christmas
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.
05 May 2020
Foodstuffs’ one million dollar donation to support more than 30 charities across New Zealand
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.
13 May 2019
Bring Your Own Containers
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.
08 March 2019
Mrs Four Square – then and now, my what a difference
Back in the day Four Square’s Cheeky Charlie had a sidekick, Mrs Four Square.
03 August 2018
No more checkout bags
Foodstuffs has announced today that from 1 January 2019, all retail* and wholesale brands in the 100% New Zealand owned and operated Co-operative will no longer offer plastic checkout bags.
31 July 2018
Four Square supermarkets – delivering to New Zealanders and having a great time doing it
AON Hewitt has named Four Square among the best employers in Australia and New Zealand.
07 May 2018
Getting New Zealand ready for no single-use plastic bags at the checkout
Last year New Zealanders said loud and clear they want to get rid of single-use plastic bags (SUPBs) at the checkout. Well, we’re joining in and they’ll be gone from Four Square supermarket checkouts too. We’re going reusable!
04 July 1924
Here’s to a Hundy! Four Square celebrates 100 years of serving local communities
On July 4, Four Square, the beloved Kiwi brand as recognisable as jandals, gumboots and the Buzzy Bee, is celebrating 100 years of serving communities across Aotearoa.