Firstlight Frozen Ltd

28/06/2026

A great weekend representing Firstlight Frozen and StarFoods at the NAFDA Conference.

Here are just some of our team from across sales, purchasing and leadership, enjoying Friday night’s dinner with fellow NAFDA members and some of our valued supplier partners.

Conferences like these are a fantastic opportunity to strengthen relationships, discover new products, learn about industry trends and share ideas with some of the best in the business.

We’re excited to bring that knowledge, fresh ideas and some amazing new products back to our customers over the coming months.

A huge thank you to NAFDA, our suppliers and everyone involved for another fantastic event. We can’t wait to put what we’ve learned into action.

17/05/2026

On Saturday we celebrated Ian’s retirement after an incredible 29 years with the Firstlight Frozen family. Since starting with Firstlight in 1997, Ian has shown nothing but loyalty, dedication, and commitment to the Owen whānau and the business.

Over the years, he has watched two generations of our family grow through Firstlight Frozen, becoming a valued part of our journey and our team.

Ian, thank you for everything you have done for us over the past three decades. You will be greatly missed around the workplace, but we are so excited for this next chapter for you and Karen.

Wishing you both all the very best for retirement and the adventures ahead.

07/05/2026

Our crew enjoyed a lovely meal together, sharing beautiful Chinese cuisine at the iconic China Palace.

We had lots of laughs, great food, and such a fun night.

And of course, it wouldn’t be a true China Palace tradition without Ken singing karaoke Happy Birthday. 🎤🎂

Always love supporting local, especially a Gizzy classic like China Palace.

17/04/2026

28/03/2026

Firstlight Frozen Social Club – 2026 Kick Off 🎣🍹

What a way to start the year! 🙌

Our first social club outing for 2026 did NOT disappoint…
We kicked things off with a fishing charter and had an absolute blast out on the water 🎣

Massive thank you to Amber, Mike & Tony on Touchwood Fishing Charters, Gisborne, NZ — such awesome hosts who made the whole day easy, exciting, and unforgettable ⛴️
Highly recommend for any group looking for a social outing.
We’ll definitely be back!
📸 Thanks Amber for the awesome pics 🤩

After a big morning, the girls headed off for a beautiful lunch (and a few cheeky cocktails 🍸) at Tahu…
Then we wrapped up the day at The Tav with the rest of the crew 🍻

We’re proud to support our local Gisborne businesses — and even more proud to have such a great crew to share days like this with 💙

Good people, good laughs, and a bloody good day all round 🙌
Bring on the next one!

28/01/2026

Asking the crew what their favourite Original Foods Baking Co. sweet treat is 🍰🧁
What is yours?

22/01/2026

Our Coast driver Wayne is currently making his way via Napier/Taupo to service Ōpōtiki and the East Coast.

We are deeply saddened by the devastation along the coast caused by the recent floods and severe weather.
Our thoughts, love and prayers are with everyone affected during this difficult time.
Please stay safe 🫶 our Coast Whanau are in our hearts ❤️