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Does the Minister agree with Consumer New Zealand that the Government's efforts to encourage a third supermarket player into the market have largely been unsuccessful; if yes, what other actions, if any, can kiwis expect in 2026? and 1 other question

Answered 16755, 17024 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • 16755

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    Does the Minister agree with Consumer New Zealand that the Government's efforts to encourage a third supermarket player into the market have largely been unsuccessful; if yes, what other actions, if any, can kiwis expect in 2026?

  • 17024

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    Does the Minister agree with Consumer advocates, as reported by RNZ on 20 April 2026, that the Government's attempts to shake up the supermarket sector have so far failed; if yes, what actions, if any, can kiwi consumers expect in 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The Government has recently taken a range of actions to reduce the barriers to entry in the grocery sector, it will take time for new players to enter the market at scale.