Rowles
Rowles is a spokesperson for Foodstuffs North Island, actively involved in the planning and development of a new Pak’nSave supermarket in Highland Park. He expressed concerns about the delays and complications arising from Watercare's requirements for firefighting water storage, which could impact the store's scheduled opening.
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Rowles said of the 189 staff who worked at the store, more than 100 had met with owner/operators of 23 other stores and had been offered new jobs.
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