Government considers breaking up supermarket duopoly to increase competition

Sunday 30 March 2025 · 7 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 30 Mar 2025, 11:27am

In this story Nicola Willis, Commerce Commission, Woolworths New Zealand, Foodstuffs

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced that the Government is considering various interventions to boost competition in the supermarket sector. Options being explored include the restructuring or break-up of the current duopoly. A formal request for information has been issued to potential challengers regarding necessary regulatory changes.

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1. The PostSun 30 Mar 2025, 9:30am

   Nicola Willis to make supermarkets announcement (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 30 Mar 2025, 9:54am

   Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis announces government plans over supermarket competition (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via The PostSun 30 Mar 2025, 9:56am

   Announcement on supermarkets coming from Government (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldSun 30 Mar 2025, 10:23am

   Live: Nicola Willis to consider break-up of supermarket duopoly, wants another big competitor in NZ (opens in new tab)

5. 1NewsSun 30 Mar 2025, 11:27am

   Willis floats break-up of supermarket duopoly to drive competition (opens in new tab)