9049 (2026). Hon Barbara Edmonds to the Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector)

Written Question

Published date: 03 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	9049 (2026)
Question asked:	17 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Barbara Edmonds
Portfolio:	Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector)
Minister replying:	Hon Nicola Willis
Answer received:	27 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Corrected Reply
Document ID:	WQ_09049_2026
Document guid:	0f1e7f24-8587-4d01-9be8-6ee0e994c172

9049 (2026). Hon Barbara Edmonds to the Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector): What advice, if any, has she requested in the last three months on the causes of elevated grocery price inflation in New Zealand relative to comparable countries?

Hon Nicola Willis: Corrected reply: In the past three months, I have not requested specific advice on the causes of elevated grocery price inflation in New Zealand relative to comparable countries. However, I am aware that the Commerce Commission has previously reported on this issue.