New supermarket finally opens in Alexandra

The long-awaited Alexandra Countdown is opening today. It is the third store Countdown has opened in Otago in the past year alongside Balclutha and Wanaka Metro. Alexandra Countdown store manager Steve Payne is all set for the opening of the supermarket chain’s newest store today. Photo: Shannon ThomsonHe believed Alexandra and the wider region would be able to support another large supermarket in the area. "The community has been asking for competition so we’ve heard a lot of good feedback," he said"We’re really, really proud of what we’ve done here together."