Less than a fortnight has passed since Christmas, but Countdown is already stoking controversy by offering hot cross buns for sale.
The baked treat is traditionally consumed around Easter, in April. But the supermarket giant has come out with the buns several months early.
- Kiwi bakers gear up for Easter, the busiest time of the year
- Customers furious after Easter Eggs go on sale in December
"Guess who's back - back again," it posted to Facebook. "Our fave buns are back, tell a friend."
The news has been met with a mixed reaction, with some accusing the buns of being "too soon".
"Nothing is special if you can have it all the time," said one complainer.
Meanwhile, others welcomed the buns with open mouths.
"We love them and sure we'll be partaking in them soon enough!" one person wrote.
Countdown has responded to the controversy with an Eminem-esque question for Kiwis.
"If you had
One bun
Or one six pack
With all the butter you ever wanted
In January
Would you do it
Or just let it go?"
Newshub.
