David Seymour proposes fast-track consenting for new supermarket chains

Sunday 13 July 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 13 Jul 2025, 4:31pm

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ACT leader David Seymour has proposed using fast-track approval processes to help new supermarket companies enter the New Zealand market. Speaking at an annual party meeting in Auckland, he suggested this would increase grocery sector competition. The proposal is a party pitch and is not currently government policy.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 13 Jul 2025, 2:40pm

   Supermarkets: David Seymour wants a fast-track law for new supermarkets (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostSun 13 Jul 2025, 3:35pm

   ACT leader David Seymour wants a fast-track for new supermarket companies (opens in new tab)

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3. RNZSun 13 Jul 2025, 3:47pm

   ACT sets out plan to party faithful: "Keep the government and make it better" (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZSun 13 Jul 2025, 4:16pm

   ACT sets out plan to 'keep the government and make it better' (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesSun 13 Jul 2025, 4:31pm

   Act sets out plan: "keep the government and make it better" (opens in new tab)