17157 (2026). Chlöe Swarbrick to the Minister for Economic Growth

Written Question

Published date: 14 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	17157 (2026)
Question asked:	22 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Chlöe Swarbrick
Portfolio:	Minister for Economic Growth
Minister replying:	Hon Nicola Willis
Answer received:	10 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_17157_2026
Document guid:	907fd9ac-f461-4c5a-843f-6400ef188e67

17157 (2026). Chlöe Swarbrick to the Minister for Economic Growth: Has she received advice, if any, regarding the relationship between supermarket duopoly profits and rising food prices, and if so, what is that advice?

Hon Nicola Willis: I have received advice that indicates that a lack of competition in the grocery sector contributes to high food prices and profits for the major supermarkets in New Zealand. That is why the Government has announced actions to make it easier for new competitors to enter the grocery market, discourage anti-competitive conduct, and give consumers better choices.