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Was the Commerce Commission consulted in the preparation of the guidance for overseas investors in the supermarket and grocery sector released on or about 13 July 2026, and if not, why not?

Answered Question 35093 (2026)
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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Was the Commerce Commission consulted in the preparation of the guidance for overseas investors in the supermarket and grocery sector released on or about 13 July 2026, and if not, why not?

Answered by

Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

Answer

No. The Grocery Sector Guidelines under section 36 of the Overseas Investment Act 2005 were based on guidance issued by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) in 2025. LINZ did not consult when preparing the 2026 guidelines as the content and structure had already been consulted on in 2025. The Commerce Commission was not consulted in 2025 as the guidance related to the Overseas Investment Act 2005, not to the competition aspects of the grocery sector.