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Hamilton opens first social supermarket

Hamilton's first social supermarket has officially opened, offering food and support to referred whānau on a points-based system.

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Hamilton's first social supermarket has officially opened on Norton Road. Customers are allocated points to choose items they need, and the store offers food, advice and support services. Access is by referral only.

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RNZ

Hamilton's first social supermarket officially opens

Customers are allocated a certain number of points and can use those to choose the items they need.

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NZ Herald

Hamilton’s first social supermarket opens on Norton Rd for referred whānau

The Norton Rd store offers food, advice and support, but only by referral.

Read the full story at NZ Herald