It was used on a postcard and sent to children in the Cookie Bear Club all around the country. In April last year, the company removed images of Cookie Bear from all its Chockie Chippies, Hundreds & Thousands, Stripes and Shrewsbury packaging. But after "a year-long hibernation", Cookie Bear would return to New Zealand shop shelves this week, a Griffin’s spokesman said. Among the thousands of comments shared online, many New Zealanders spoke about Cookie Bear as more than just packaging. Photo: supplied"Griffin’s is proud to say that thanks to New Zealand, Cookie Bear is back, and he’s here to stay."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 17, 2026 15:35 UTC