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Fast track legislation rolls out the 'welcome mat' for international supermarkets

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 28 Aug 2025, 9:04am
Nicola Willis during her announcement on supermarkets in her Beehive office, Parliament, Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Nicola Willis during her announcement on supermarkets in her Beehive office, Parliament, Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Fast track legislation rolls out the 'welcome mat' for international supermarkets

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 28 Aug 2025, 9:04am

Nicola Willis says she's not bluffing with the idea of potentially breaking up the supermarket duopoly.  

The Economic Growth Minister has introduced a fast track consenting process for supermarkets encouraging more players into the market. 

She told Mike Hosking it’s a welcome mat for international players that makes it very clear in law and regulation that opening stores in New Zealand is easier than elsewhere. 

Willis says this is a big issue for New Zealand, and she’s going the things that are sensible to help. 

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