PAK’nSAVE Taupō

The store itself was good, this review refers to a bad experience with the supervisor. We, obviously over 30, wanted to buy non-alcoholic beer (0.0% alcohol). The cashier told us that we needed physical ID for this. Understandable, of course. So I ran to the car to get it. The supervisor was called to check my ID. She asked if we were there together, which I confirmed. She also wanted to see my husband's ID. I said that I would then have to run back to the car a second time. Alternatively, we offered to show her a photo of the ID. We also pointed out again with a friendly smile that it was 0.0% alcohol. The supervisor simply replied that we would then just have to run to the car a second time. We understand that there are rules and that she is just doing her job. Our concern is with the entire demeanor, which we found unfriendly and snippy. We have bought non-alcoholic beer in New Zealand several times and have never encountered a situation like this.

Busy and crowded. Difficult to find a carpark during peaked hours but the place is functional and has all the grocery needs.

Busy supermarket, good product range & cheap prices. They had an excellent range of warm - ready to eat meals for around $7 - $9 which is great if you're in a campervan or on a budget. Meals like Spaghetti Bolognese, roast chicken & potatoes n gravy & veggies etc...

Prices are good and staff generally great to deal with. Good variety of meat. Make sure you read the pricing on specials carefully so you’re sure that you’re paying what you think you’re paying. Fruit quality can be all over the place - Woolworths is much better usually. Always get a receipt - in the last two shops I’ve had to return goods with damaged packaging (that affected the quality of the product) which wasn’t obvious at purchase.

good stocks now, they've gotten used to the fact Woolworths has closed for rebuild. less queues , but avoid 5pm computers shopping time if possible. Fridays see lots of holiday visitors shopping for their stay., be aware !