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Good Friday 19th April

Open 9.00am – 5.00pm
Ashburton, Barrington, Clarkin Road (Hamilton), Coach Corner, Ferry Road, Great King Street (Dunedin), Kaikorai Valley (Dunedin), Evans Street (Timaru), Grey Road (Timaru), Nelson, New Brighton, Oamaru, Papanui, Riccarton, Rolleston, Rotorua, Tarawera, Tauranga.
Open 8.00am – 5.00pm
Carmen Road (Hornby), Blenheim, Rangiora, Invercargill, Karewa, Richmond, Andy Bay (Dunedin).

Saturday 20th April

All stores normal opening hours.

Easter Sunday 21st April

Easter Monday 22nd April

Tuesday 23rd April – Wednesday 24th April

All stores normal opening hours.

Anzac Day 25th April

Friday 26th April

All stores normal opening hours.
For normal opening hours view our opening hours page here.

Thank you for your understanding during the holiday period.

Dear Customer, as of 1st May, we will no longer be supplying plastic bags. Coupland’s is committed to doing our part in reducing plastics and offering alternatives to carry bags and packaging.
We thank you for your understanding as we work through the different options available.

Rethink – Reduce – Reuse

January was a month filled of adventure and summer roadies for many kiwis!

We all know the price of fuel has been on the rise and with summer trips an important part of the New Zealand summer, we came up with the perfect promotion to bring our customers!
During the month of January (7th Jan – 3rd Feb) we decided to giveaway $25,000 worth of fuel! Teaming up with our friends at Fonterra we gave 25 people the chance to win each a $1,000 Mobil petrol voucher.

All you had to do was purchase 2x Dairy Dale Milk and you had the chance to go in the draw!

A massive congratulations to all our winners for this highly sort after prize! We would also like to thank everyone who entered.
We have many more competitions coming up this year for our loyal customers so make sure you come in to store or keep an eye out on our win page here.

Were you one of our lucky winners?

How good are the summer months? We hope you all had a lovely Christmas & New Year and a well-deserved break!

During the month of December (1st- 31st Dec), we teamed up with Frucor to bring our customers a fun summer promotion to kick of the beginning of the kiwi summer.
If you purchased any OH! Or Sparkling OVI you were eligible go in the draw to win 1 of 25 Ultimate Beach Packs which included; a beach towel, beach bag, frisbee, drink bottle, sand chair, beach umbrella and beach mat. Everything you need to relax at the beach this summer!
Thank you to everyone who entered and a big congratulations to all our winners!
We have more awesome competitions coming up in 2019 for our loyal customers so make sure you come in to store or keep an eye out on our win page here: https://www.couplands.co.nz/win/

[gdlr_quote align=”center” ] Were you one of our lucky winners?[/gdlr_quote]

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Why not make it extra special by making something delicious?

Ingredients

½ cup milk (or Soy or Rice Milk)
3 eggs
½ tsp cinnamon
6-8 thick slices of Coupland’s Our Country Harvest White Toast Bread (day old bread is best)
1 Tbsp oil
Tbsp of butter (or margarine, optional)

Method

Beat the milk, eggs and cinnamon until combined in a bowl.
Pour into a shallow dish and dip the bread slices in, making sure both sides are coated.
In a large frying pan heat oil and butter until over medium heat, fry the bread both sides until golden brown.
Drain on a paper towel, keep warm in the oven while you make the rest.
To serve: Dust with icing sugar and drizzle with maple syrup.
Add crispy bacon and sliced bananas or fruit of your choice for extra fancy French toast!

Do you have a favourite breakfast treat?

The Staff kids Christmas party is a strong tradition for the Coupland’s family and was back again in 2018 at Spencer Park for an action-packed day of fun! This event has been around for over a decade and is one of our favourite events of the season!
The weather turned it on again this year with a warm summer’s day. The party started at midday with an awesome itinerary of games, competitions, food, the fire brigade and of course Santa coming to give all the kids presents!

Lunch was cooked and ready for everyone to dive into before the activities kicked off! For the games the kids were divided into age groups and could compete in the Running, hula hoop, egg & spoon and sack race! Medals were given out for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd for each event.

After the games Santa turned up to give all the good kids of Coupland’s a present each! We think this is a pretty special occasion as the children get shown how important they are to our business and we want them to feel special.

Luckily with this hot weather the fire brigade turned up to cool everyone down. The kids ran around and had a big water fight which was surely needed in the heat! Then the day finally finished off with an iconic lolly scramble.
Overall the 2018 Picnic was a success and it definitely made it worthwhile seeing the smiles and laughs on our kids and staff’s faces. We can’t wait for 2019!

Summer has arrived! Which means why not get outside into fresh New Zealand air and our world class surrounding and enjoy a delicious picnic?

No matter where you plan to stop for a bite to eat, picnics can be quick and easy to prepare and are a great chance to catch up with family & friends.

Some foods tend to travel better than others, so here are a few tips to help you prepare.

Try to avoid packing anything which might spoil in transit or requires a knife or fork. The best tip is to have finger food or second best only needs a fork when you are picnicking. Tarts, quiches, savouries, pies, couscous, rice, pasta and noodles are good wholesome foods to include.k

Heavy mayonnaise salads aren’t the best choice for a side as they can spoil in the sun. Think more Mediterranean style for some flavoursome inspiration.

How to avoid soggy sandwiches? The age old question, for a picnic try having your buns & rolls plain and pack your selection of cold meats & cheeses separate. Then assemble your sandwiches once you are there.

Most foods need to be consumed within an hour or two of being out of a fridge. Remember if you are traveling far, a chilly bin is essential to take with you. Take a bag of ice with you to place food on. The ice can be used to keep drinks cold once you get there!

Lastly don’t forget something sweet. Cakes, muffins, biscuits, loaves and slices make the perfect picnic desserts.

New Zealand is blessed with some of the most magical picnic spots in the world. During summertime when the weather is warm grab your basket and blanket and head to the beach, the park or any of our beautiful lakes & rivers and enjoy with your loved ones!

For a great selection of picnic treats check out our range

[gdlr_quote align=”center” ] What is your favourite picnic spot?[/gdlr_quote]

Before December arrives quickly upon us, ask your kids a simple question: What are the 3 most exciting things about the month of December?
Some common responses might be; the lights, decorating the tree, making cookies.
It is important to focus the question on the season rather than Christmas day. The traditions created and the memories made can be carried inside a person forever, whereas a toy can not. The warm fuzzy feeling is what you want your kids to hold on too.
A good idea is to write down what they like to do and make a mini schedule of activities for you all to enjoy together…and you can do some activities more than once!

#1 Christmas lights

Driving around one night a week to look at the Christmas lights in the neighborhood is such an exciting and memorable experience for a child which conveniently is a cheap and fun activity!

#2 Buy & Give

Don’t get caught up in trying to make pinterest-worthy cookies… When Coupland’s have already done the hard work for you!
Our biscuits don’t cost the earth. Check out our range and give to someone special this Christmas!

#3 Decorating

Let them decorate the tree! Put on some Christmas carols one evening and make a night of it with hot chocolate & some treats… preferably Coupland’s.

#4 Ornaments

Let the kids make a new decoration or purchase a new one each year to add to the tree. So by the time the kids are adults they have a collection of special decorations and memories of each year! There are so many cheap store options these days to buy a new one and make it affordable, but making them is even more special!

#5 Advent Calendar

Leading up to the Christmas season you can buy advent calendars for as little as $2.00! Every kid loves these and it make the lead up to the big day a little more exciting!
Being a family business Coupland’s values family and knows how precious spending time with your loved ones is. Remember the holiday season is full of opportunities for magic. But, you have to be the one to create it!

[gdlr_quote align=”center” ] What is a Christmas tradition in your family?[/gdlr_quote]

Did you know Alan MacMasters from Scotland invented the first electric toaster in 1893?

Bread is a staple in the New Zealand household with Kiwi’s eating on average 4.8 loaves per week.
Coupland’s decided to hook our loyal customers up with the chance to win a awesome SMEG toaster (RRP $439) when purchasing any Premium or Southern Plains bread!
30 winners were randomly chosen to receive a 4 slice retro Smeg toaster.
A big congratulations to all our winners & thank you to everyone who entered!

Keep an eye out for our other upcoming in store promotions; we have plenty more chances for you to enter into our prize pool. You’ve got to be in to win!

Smeg Toaster Giveaway Winners Photo
Were you one of our lucky winners?

Lucky for us we got to team up with Fonterra again to bring you another sweet promotion!
Win Bread & Milk for a year has clearly been one of your favourite promotions this year with record breaking entries!
We know how important the essentials of bread & Milk are in the kiwi home which is why we drew 25 winners (1 per store) who received a years supply of Bread & Milk!
A big congratulations to all our winners & thank you to everyone who entered!
If you missed out this time don’t worry… as we have plenty more chances for you to win by entering our other promotions to go into the prize pool. https://www.couplands.co.nz/win/

[gdlr_quote align=”center” ] Were you one of our lucky winners?[/gdlr_quote]

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