Park Store, at 312 High Street, Hawera, sits opposite King Edward Park and has been part of everyday life in Hawera for well over 100 years. For generations of locals, it has been more than just a convenience store, tied to childhood memories, after-school treats, and everyday moments shared with family and friends.
Today, Park Store is owned and operated by Lily & Kliff, who have continued the store's tradition of friendly local service since 2017. The store stocks hot food and takeaways, ice cream and frozen treats, cold drinks and imported flavours, lollies and sweet treats, snacks and pantry basics, and everyday convenience items.
The store places a strong focus on freshness, with chicken always sourced fresh, never frozen, and prepared in small batches throughout the day. Chips are cooked fresh to order, and the cooking oil is regularly replaced to maintain flavour and quality, with the team preparing food with the same care they'd want for their own family.
Park Store, at 312 High Street in Hawera, sits opposite King Edward Park and has been part of everyday life in the town for well over 100 years. For generations of locals, it has meant more than a quick stop for groceries, tied to childhood memories, after-school treats, and everyday moments shared with family and friends.
Today, Park Store is owned and operated by Lily & Kliff, who have carried on the store's tradition of friendly local service since 2017. With a genuine connection to the community and a strong focus on freshness, quality and welcoming service, they've made it their goal to carry the spirit of Park Store forward for the next generation.
One of Park Store's standout offerings is its hot food and takeaways, including fried chicken, hot chips, pies, pork buns and sausage rolls. The chicken is always sourced fresh, never frozen, and prepared in small batches throughout the day to help ensure quality. Chips are cooked fresh to order, and the cooking oil is regularly replaced to maintain flavour, with the team preparing food with the same care they'd want for their own family.
Beyond hot food, Park Store stocks classic Kiwi ice creams like Tip Top scoop and Streets, along with ice cream cones and chocolate dip cones for a cool treat. The drinks range covers cold drinks, energy and sports drinks, juices, iced coffee, bottled water and bubble tea, alongside collectible imported drinks with unique international flavours. For a sweet fix, the store carries classic Kiwi confectionery including Mayceys sweets, liquorice, marshmallows, rainbow lollies, gummy lollies and bagged sweet mixes.
Rounding out the range, Park Store stocks everyday groceries and pantry basics like chips, biscuits, crackers, noodles, bread, milk and canned foods, along with household basics for quick, everyday shopping needs.
Park Store is open Monday to Saturday from 6:30am to 8:00pm, and Sunday from 7:00am to 8:00pm. Whether it's a quick stop on the way home, something for the kids, or a treat for yourself, Park Store continues to be a familiar and convenient part of everyday life in Hāwera.