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461 days ago

Collecting stickers or supermarket savings: Which is the better way to get your cookware?

Brian from Mount Roskill

Smeg knives. Spiegelau glasses. New World supermarket’s past sticker promotions have driven shoppers wild and sparked outrageous bidding wars. This year the exclusive offering is a range of MasterChef cookware. But could shoppers just buy similar cookware by making savings on their groceries at … View moreSmeg knives. Spiegelau glasses. New World supermarket’s past sticker promotions have driven shoppers wild and sparked outrageous bidding wars. This year the exclusive offering is a range of MasterChef cookware. But could shoppers just buy similar cookware by making savings on their groceries at other supermarkets? James Pocock reports.
Saving supermarket stickers to get free cookware might be a fun thing to do, but it’s not necessarily the most financially savvy decision for your family to make over the next 10 weeks.
New World sticker promotions are almost always hot ticket items, but they take significant amounts of money to actually collect.
To collect a MasterChef Non-Stick Roaster with Rack in the current promotion, a New World customer needs 70 stickers, the equivalent of a $1400 spend in store.
So Hawke’s Bay Today decided to do a rather non-scientific comparison - would a shopper be better off just going to Pak ‘n Save for their weekly shop and then buying their own cookware with the savings?
With an average weekly shop rounding up to $140, a New World Hastings customer would earn 70 stickers in 10 weeks.
But our comparison, which doesn’t take into account changes in prices between stores week to week, shows someone purchasing the same items from fellow Foodstuffs-owned brand Pak ‘n Save Hastings could save about $100 after 10 weeks.
The exact same items in the same quantities through Pak ‘n Save’s online shopping feature set to Pak ‘n Save Hastings came to $129.25, for savings of $10.72 each week.
Michael McLay, manager of Total Food Equipment, said he didn’t know what the quality of the New World exclusive MasterChef cookware was, but you could purchase a top-quality roasting dish and rack from his store for $95.
New World’s own recommended retail price (RRP) cited the MasterChef roasting dish and rack as being valued at $140.
There are five other items that stickers can be traded for during the promotion which kicked off at the end of last month.
They range from a two-piece utensil set for 20 stickers or 10 stickers plus $10, all the way to the 24cm casserole dish with a lid available to club card members for 80 stickers or 40 stickers plus $40.
Two utensils and a 26cm frying pan that McLay estimated to be about equivalent in quality to the MasterChef items New World was offering cost $144 together at his stores.
The combined RRP of the MasterChef 26cm frying pan and two utensils was $145 according to New World’s website.
A Foodstuffs spokesperson said the cookware promotion aimed to bring a little cooking joy and inspiration into kitchens.
“From the popularity of our previous promotions with the likes of Smeg and KitchenAid, it’s clear Kiwis love quality items from well-known brands. Through our initial customer research, we had an overwhelmingly positive response towards the MasterChef cookware range.”
The spokesperson noted its New World and Pak ’n Save brands were very different.
“New World is all about a providing a great range of products at fair value, and excellent customer service, all wrapped up in a modern supermarket environment.
“Over at Pak ‘n Save, the aim is to deliver New Zealand’s lowest food prices and everything our teams do, whether it’s the no-frill warehouse format or buying in bulk, is designed to do just that.
McLay said most people he knew gave their New World stickers away, but “a promo is a promo” and there were fanatics for them.
He doubted that this year’s cookware promotion would be enough to make many people go out of their way to New World. “People will just continue to shop where they usually shop.”
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462 days ago

Tree Height Reduction

Mike Power from Growth Maintenance

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USE GROWTH MAINTENANCE FOR:
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462 days ago

Garden Maintenance and Improvement

Mike Power from Growth Maintenance

Weed, pest tree and invasive vine control as well as garden improvements completed by the team.

USE GROWTH MAINTENANCE FOR:
- Any tree, hedge or garden issue.

- First class service and results.

- Smooth communication and reliability.
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Weed, pest tree and invasive vine control as well as garden improvements completed by the team.

USE GROWTH MAINTENANCE FOR:
- Any tree, hedge or garden issue.

- First class service and results.

- Smooth communication and reliability.

- Consistent competitive pricing.

- Property peace of mind.

- Programmed maintenance.

Growth Maintenance service property managers, investors and private home owners throughout the greater Auckland region.

Get in touch today for expert advice and a free quote. Send an enquiry email to service@growthmaintenance.nz or give us a call on 09 281 0120.

470 days ago

Help us shape our storm resilience

The Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council wants your feedback on how best to recover from recent extreme weather events.

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462 days ago

Wonderwall

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Combine Resene paint colours to transform a dull garden corner into an oasis.
Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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462 days ago

U3A Mt Albert

Helen Peterson from U3A Mt Albert

U3A Mt Albert meets 10am on the third Tuesday of each month at Western Springs Garden Community Hall, 956 Great North Rd.
Next Tuesday 15 August our speaker will be Professor Andrea Alfaro, Professor of Marine Biology at AUT. Visitors are welcome.
Between main meetings we have a large number of… View more
U3A Mt Albert meets 10am on the third Tuesday of each month at Western Springs Garden Community Hall, 956 Great North Rd.
Next Tuesday 15 August our speaker will be Professor Andrea Alfaro, Professor of Marine Biology at AUT. Visitors are welcome.
Between main meetings we have a large number of small interest groups operating.

Enquiries to u3amtalbert@gmail.com

463 days ago

Mobile Hairdresser.

Ian from Mount Roskill

Hi There,
I an looking on behalf of my Mum for a Mobile Hairdresser to do Shampoo and Set as she can no longer do this owing to mobility issues with her hands.
She lives in Henderson, West Auckland.
Regards,
Ian.

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463 days ago

YOUTH Week- Y2K

Redcross from Sandringham

Youth is taking control of our shop windows this week ! Check out your closest RedCross Shop to celebrate World Youth Day with us and grab a bargain while you are there😀😀!

463 days ago

Trees need trimming?

Mike Power from Growth Maintenance

Tree Height Reduction with a view window pruned into a large Kauri completed by the team.


Growth Maintenance can expertly help with tree and hedge pruning, reductions, structural corrections, establishment and removals.



Get in touch today for expert advice and a free quote. Send an … View more
Tree Height Reduction with a view window pruned into a large Kauri completed by the team.


Growth Maintenance can expertly help with tree and hedge pruning, reductions, structural corrections, establishment and removals.



Get in touch today for expert advice and a free quote. Send an enquiry email to service@growthmaintenance.nz or give us a call on 09 281 0120.

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463 days ago

LOVE TO DANCE | Applications open now!

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear … View more
Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear from you!

Know someone who could use our support? Apply now!
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464 days ago

150 golf balls and 15 brand new callaway balls

Mark from Mount Eden

$200 Good price for these quality balls 0225607279

Negotiable

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464 days ago

Ice Packs - Free !!

Ana from Mount Albert

We have another 50 packs of ice packs from the meal kit suppliers.
If you know someone who can reuse them, please message me 🙏🏻 so I don't have to put them in the soft plastic recycling.
Pick up from Owairaka Ave, Mt Albert, or The Drive, Epsom. I would also consider dropping them off.… View more
We have another 50 packs of ice packs from the meal kit suppliers.
If you know someone who can reuse them, please message me 🙏🏻 so I don't have to put them in the soft plastic recycling.
Pick up from Owairaka Ave, Mt Albert, or The Drive, Epsom. I would also consider dropping them off.

Save our planet ▶️ "Plastic breaks up into microscopic pieces, but it will never break down and decompose”
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464 days ago

Seeking good quality donated goods for SPCA!

The Team from Boutique for SPCA

Currently we are seeking quality donated items, if you can help we would love to accept your items! We kindly ask that your donations are in good, clean, sellable condition; please no rips, stains or marks 💚

Every donated or purchased item helps contribute to SPCA animals in need 🐰🐶🐱… View more
Currently we are seeking quality donated items, if you can help we would love to accept your items! We kindly ask that your donations are in good, clean, sellable condition; please no rips, stains or marks 💚

Every donated or purchased item helps contribute to SPCA animals in need 🐰🐶🐱

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466 days ago

Would you jump the ditch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the… View more
With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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464 days ago

What are Auckland Council rates spent on?

The Team from Auckland Council

Ever wondered what your rates are being spent on? Here is everything you need to know

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