Online Grocery Shopping Instructions
John & Rosalie Allen
 
 
As part of the Government’s shutdown of New Zealand, to control and hopefully eliminate the Covid-19 virus, over 70 year olds have been advised to stay at home except for exercising in the local area that they live in.
 
Therefore subsequent to our online Papanui Rotary get together last Sunday please find below information on online grocery opportunities, which enable over 70’s as well as other members of the public who may have compromised immunity to disease for one reason or another to undertake their grocery shopping without leaving the comfort of their home.
 
The example we have experience with is the Countdown supermarket chain.  Other supermarket chains, e.g. Fresh Choice, Four Square, Pac & Save, New World etc., also provide online shopping opportunities. The link for Countdown’s priority online shopping is here.
 
You will need to copy this web address onto your web browser and create an account before you are able to shop online.  The registration process requires you to create a username and a password.
 
The next stage of the process is to fill out a Priority Assistance Form for which you will need to quote your Gold Card Number or Disability Card Number as well as your date of birth etc. You will need to wait up to 7 days for Priority Assistance approval after which you will be able to shop on line as a Priority Customer.
 
Happy grocery shopping.  Stay well and safe during this most unusual time.
 
John & Rosalie