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Scoop
15 hours ago
- Business
- Scoop
Green Light For PAK'nSAVE Takapuna
Foodstuffs North Island has been granted resource consent to build a new PAK'nSAVE in Takapuna, paving the way for a major investment that will bring more access to New Zealand's lowest food prices on Auckland's North Shore. The 6,461m² store is expected to create over 200 jobs and will be located on a 9,826m² site with construction expected to be completed in 2029. The new store will offer 197 carparks and serve a growing catchment across Takapuna and the wider North Shore. Foodstuffs North Island's General Manager of Retail & Property, Lindsay Rowles said: 'We're incredibly excited about our plans to bring PAK'nSAVE to the Takapuna community. Large vacant sites in this area are rare, and this is a great opportunity to create a modern, efficient store that helps more people access New Zealand's most trusted supermarket brand and our commitment to low grocery prices.' PAK'nSAVE was ranked second overall in the 2025 Kantar Corporate Reputation Index (RepZ) and has led the Fairness pillar for nine years running, a reflection of its consistent focus on value. The site sits within a floodplain that's indicated as having a 1% chance of being flooded in any given year and includes two overland flow paths. The proposed design has been carefully developed to respond to these challenges, with the retail floor located on level one above an undercroft carpark and includes a civil engineering solution to safely manage stormwater and flood risk. 'This is a thoughtfully designed development that responds to the site's constraints, while making sure we can deliver a safe and welcoming shopping experience,' says Rowles. Once complete, PAK'nSAVE Takapuna will be the latest addition to the Foodstuffs North Island's co-operative of locally owned and operated stores, helping meet demand in one of Auckland's most dynamic and growing communities. Foodstuffs North Island is a 100% New Zealand owned co-operative, with 323 owner operated stores in communities across Te Ika-a-Māui operating under the Four Square, New World, PAK'nSAVE, and Gilmours brands. With 2.7 million customer visits in our stores and online every week and 24,000 Foodies across the North Island, we play a big role in Kiwis' purpose is to make sure New Zealanders get more out of life and we aspire to be one of the most customer driven retailers in the world.
Canada News.Net
2 days ago
- Health
- Canada News.Net
USDA nears vaccine strategy as bird flu hits egg farms hardest
CHICAGO, Illinois: For the first time in history, U.S. officials are considering a coordinated plan to vaccinate poultry against bird flu, a disease that has devastated American farms and disrupted global trade. After culling nearly 175 million birds since 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is preparing a detailed strategy for potential vaccine use, including how it might affect poultry exports. The move follows formal proposals from egg and turkey industry groups, which have borne the brunt of recent outbreaks. Officials say the written plan—expected to be ready by July—could help ease concerns from trade partners wary of importing vaccinated poultry. "You need a more complete strategy and plan for them to consider," said Dr. John Clifford, a former USDA chief veterinary officer advising the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council. Bird flu outbreaks have driven egg prices to record highs, caused grocery rationing, and forced food companies to import eggs from Turkey, Brazil, and South Korea. The USDA has already pledged up to US$100 million to fund research into vaccines and other treatments. Still, the idea of vaccination has divided the poultry industry. Egg and turkey producers support the move, saying it's necessary to protect flocks and curb ongoing losses. "We can't continue to operate the way we are today," said Dr. Craig Rowles, a VP at egg producer Versova. However, chicken meat companies, less affected by outbreaks and more reliant on exports, fear that vaccinated birds could prompt broad bans from importing countries. "It would be devastating to chicken meat producers if importers halted trading," Clifford warned. The USDA has already spent over $1 billion compensating farmers for destroyed birds, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. In January, United Egg Producers began drafting a vaccination proposal. The plan, developed by four veteran veterinarians, including Clifford and Rowles, calls for vaccinating baby chicks, administering booster shots, and testing flocks regularly. Rowles said flocks that test positive would still be culled to meet likely demands from importing nations. Despite initial concerns, the National Chicken Council said in June it would not object to vaccination if the USDA could protect existing trade relationships. Earlier, the group warned that vaccinating poultry—such as laying hens—could jeopardize exports of all U.S. poultry products. Glenn Hickman, president of Hickman's Family Farms, said the reluctance from the chicken meat industry has come at a steep cost to egg producers. The virus has wiped out 6 million of his birds—about 95 percent of his Arizona-based operation—since May. "Let me protect my chickens," Hickman said.
The Citizen
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Jason Rowles' 5-wicket haul leads SA U19 victory over Namibia
Jason Rowles claimed an incredible five-wicket haul to set up South Africa U19's 10-wicket win over Cricket Namibia in the opening game of their three-match 50-over series in Windhoek. The slow left-arm spinner sent down six overs in which he returned five wickets for just eight runs. Thirty-one out of his 36 deliveries were dots, with his figures key to rolling over the hosts for 95 at the Namibia Cricket Ground. Adnaan Lagadien then plundered nine fours and a six in a dashing unbeaten 65 off 47 balls to help the away side chase down their target inside 12 overs and go 1-0 up in the series. Match two takes place tomorrow. Before that, the Junior Proteas will take full pride in this win after delivering a complete performance from the time they won the toss and bowled, right through until the end. Fit-again Lions fast bowler JJ Bason (2-32) struck in the third over when he got rid of Muller Michael for a duck, before possibly the only passage of play that went well for the Namibians over the next 10 overs. This was when Zacheo Jansen van Vuuren struck a top score of 41 and put on 41 with Malan Morkel (10) for the second wicket, allowing their side to reach 49-1. But Ntando Soni (1-22) then began the slide by dismissing the latter, with the former following just under three overs later when he was removed by another Dolphins player, Bandile Mbatha (1-9). The slide continued as Rowles worked his magic and no other Namibia player managed to reach double figures. In the end they collapsed and were all out in 28 overs, which included losing nine wickets for 46 runs. Lagadien was then in no mood to hang around, and together with Jorich van Schalkwyk (23* off 25 balls), chased down the target with 38.1 overs to spare. The post Rowles stars for SA U19 in Namibia appeared first on SA Cricketmag.
