Podcast: A Fast-Track to stronger grocery competition
Dr Eric Crampton
Dr Benno Blaschke
29 May, 2025
In this episode, Eric talks to Benno Blaschke about his groundbreaking report proposing a fast-track supermarket entry and expansion omnibus bill that could revolutionise New Zealand's grocery market.
They discuss the regulatory barriers preventing new supermarket chains from entering the market and explore a legislative framework that would streamline planning and consenting processes to enable new grocery retailers to establish multiple stores across the country.
You can read the research note "Fast-Track Supermarket Entry and Expansion Bill" here.
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