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Leaked paper suggests minister changed direction on alcohol sales reform

NZ HeraldWaikato TimesThe PressStuffThe PostRNZOtago Daily TimesWednesday 6 August 2025 · 7 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A leaked Cabinet paper indicates the government planned to restrict alcohol sales hours at supermarkets and bottle stores before shifting focus toward industry-friendly reforms. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee, who is leading the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act reforms, expressed disappointment regarding the leak.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 6 Aug 2025, 6:35am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Cabinet paper leak suggests Minister Nicole McKee’s U-turn on alcohol sales reform (opens in new tab)

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

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Leak suggests minister's U-turn on alcohol sales reform (opens in new tab)