Government announces reforms to fast-track new supermarket development

Wednesday 27 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 27 Aug 2025, 6:15pm

In this story Nicola Willis, Costco

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has announced legislative changes to increase competition in the grocery sector. The reforms aim to streamline building consents and create an express lane for new competitors. Major operators Foodstuffs and Woolworths NZ have cautiously welcomed the proposed changes.

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1. 1NewsWed 27 Aug 2025, 1:57pm

   Live stream: Nicola Willis makes supermarket competition announcement (opens in new tab)

   • 'Express lane' reforms to increase supermarket competition – Willis (opens in new tab) Wed 27 Aug 2025, 2:02pm
   • Supermarket giants respond to 'express lane' competition reforms (opens in new tab) Wed 27 Aug 2025, 6:15pm
2. Otago Daily TimesWed 27 Aug 2025, 2:13pm

   New supermarkets to be fast-tracked in bid to boost competition (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 27 Aug 2025, 2:58pm

   Watch: New supermarkets to be fast-tracked in bid to boost competition (opens in new tab)