54590 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector)

Written Question

Published date: 04 Dec 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	54590 (2025)
Question asked:	20 Nov 2025
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector)
Minister replying:	Hon Nicola Willis
Answer received:	30 Nov 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_54590_2025
Document guid:	e831a8ac-c925-4764-9531-1591407f3751

54590 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector): What modelling, if any, has been conducted on whether fast-tracked supermarket approvals will reduce food prices for whānau, or simply entrench the existing duopoly?

Hon Nicola Willis: The aim of fast-tracking supermarkets is to make it easier for new supermarkets to open to compete with the major retailers. Increased competition will put downward pressure on prices and benefit consumers.