Stock up at Pak’nSave NZ

A sure way to stretch travel dollars is to save on food costs, and the lowest prices in supermarket shopping can be found at Pak’nSave NZ. The warehouse concept unique to New Zealand features stocked items purchased in large quantities that customers pack themselves. This method allows savings to be passed onto the consumer, resulting in the country’s lowest overall food prices.

The warehouse chain operates stores throughout New Zealand under the umbrella of Foodstuffs, who patterned the format after similar box warehouse supermarkets owened by Safeway and SuperValu.

The store name comes from the cost-saving practice of having customers pack their own items in the store’s discarded cardboard boxes, customer supplied reusable bags, or plastic bags available for a few cents purchased at the checkout. South Island stores supply bags at no charge.

Pak’nSave NZ stocks everyday household products from groceries to hardware. There’s a good range of high quality fresh New Zealand food and drink and other grocery items available at low prices. Grocery store coupons are accepted, and gift vouchers may be purchased in various demoninations between $10 and $100.

Trampers looking to stock their backpacks will find great in-store specials in a no frills environment – no fancy lighting, shelving, music, or flooring. Savings found at Pak’nSave NZ can be realized in extra dollars spent on hostels, tours, travel adventures, dining out, and more. An added bonus is that most stores are open nearly 24 hours a day, making stops to a local grocery store ultra convenient.

You can also be satisfied to know that, at the same time you’re gaining savings earmarked for other New Zealand vacation travel expenses, you’ll be contributing to CanTeen, an organization for young people living with cancer. Make sure to pack and save at this warehouse chain to squeeze more value into your vacation dollar.