New supermarket creates jobs

Te Puke's newest supermarket is set to open its doors tomorrow, creating up to 30 new jobs.

Foodstuffs general manager property development Angela Bull said a new and improved New World supermarket would open in Te Puke tomorrow.

"New World has been in the heart of the Te Puke community since 1978," she said.

"We are delighted to bring a bigger, brighter, modern supermarket to Te Puke which will provide more choice, value and service for all our customers to enjoy. At 2,590m2 in size, it is almost three times bigger than the old store and will have plenty of car parking."

New World Te Puke owner-operator Jon Morrison said the continued support and loyalty from customers had been wonderful.

"The existing 70 New World staff will continue to work in the new store, with a further 20 to 30 additional staff being employed at the larger store," he said.

"I can't wait to open the doors to our new store as we have new features such as a bakery and seafood counter. We'll have a larger range of fresh food and grocery products, along with the same great prices and personal service our customers currently enjoy."

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has also invested in the area building a new playground and walk way adjacent to the new New World.

The new store is on the corner of Jocelyn St and Commerce Lane, adjacent to Jubilee Park.

-Full story in tomorrow's Bay of Plenty Times