Facial recognition technology trial begins at three Christchurch supermarkets

Tuesday 28 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 28 Oct 2025, 9:02pm

In this story Foodstuffs South Island

Foodstuffs South Island is starting a three-month trial of facial recognition technology at New World St Martins, PAK’nSAVE Papanui, and PAK’nSAVE Moorhouse. The technology aims to identify individuals who have previously been violent or threatening in stores to help prevent harm from repeat offenders.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 28 Oct 2025, 4:11pm

   Foodstuffs launches three‑month facial recognition trial across Christchurch (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 28 Oct 2025, 8:34pm

   Facial recognition tech to be used at Christchurch supermarkets (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZTue 28 Oct 2025, 9:01pm

   Facial recognition tech to be trialled at Christchurch supermarkets (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 28 Oct 2025, 9:02pm

   Facial recognition tech to be trialled at Chch supermarkets (opens in new tab)