Rat-plagued Countdown supermarket pushes back reopening - again
Countdown Dunedin South has been closed for almost two weeks to eliminate the pests.
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Further sightings of rats at the beleaguered Countdown.
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"Recent events have highlighted that there are improvements we can make," company says.
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Another incident has come to light involving a pigeon inside an Auckland store.
Leaked memo shows Woolworths' plans to combat pests
The document comes after rodents were found at two Woolworths stores in recent weeks.
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Woolworths owned the problem. Pigeons can cause salmonella, E.Coli and fungal infections.
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Woolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.
13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks out
An employee has said the initial response to the rat infestation was slow.
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Woolworths scrambles to close loophole after shoppers register multiple cards
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Evidence of rats still clear at Dunedin supermarket
The infestation came to national attention after store staff alleged a lack of action.
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Woolworths slashes 70 per cent from its NZ supermarkets’ value
The writedown follows claims New Zealand supermarkets are uncompetitive.
Woolworths contact thousands of staff over pay issues dating back nine years
The two issues were uncovered by the company during a review of work practices.
Supermarket staff left cowering in back room after late night break in
Police called off pursuit because of dangerous driving but nab offenders soon after.
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ELE group collapse: Volunteers race to help hundreds of laid-off workers
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Te Awamutu Countdown re-opens as Woolworths after $6.2m upgrade
Te Awamutu residents get supermarket back after three-month refurbishment.
'Disproportionate response': Supermarkets appeal restrictions on morning alcohol sales
The revised policy aims to align trading hours across the Eastern Bay.