31/01/2026
Dear Templeton, Islington and wider Chch community
Heartbroken and disappointed.
We opened our small dairy at 670 Main South Road, Islington on Monday, 26 January 2026 with hope and excitement to serve our local community.
Less than a week later, at 2:41am on 31 January, three people arrived in a car, smashed our glass wall window, stole our cash register and stocks, and caused serious damage to the store.
This isn’t “just a break-in.”
This is a family business being shaken before it even had a chance to stand.
This affects everyone — including the trades team, who had to come out on a Sunday with their kid instead of enjoying time with family on a beautiful day.
These actions hurt small businesses, disrupt lives, and create fear in our neighbourhood.
We’re sharing this to ask for support from our local community. Please support local businesses, share this post to raise awareness, and if you know or saw anything, contact the police.
We’re trying to rebuild and keep going. Your support means everything ❤️
If you’re able to, please come by and support us—buy a drink, snacks, or even just stop to say hello. Every little bit helps more than you know.
Thank you for standing with local businesses. Your support truly means everything 🙏❤️
– Corner Mini Mart
