There's hopes a fresh call for reform to break our supermarket duopoly brings meaningful action.

Economic Growth and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced a new strategy for creating more competition.

The Government is receptive to cracking down on pricing - and helping new entrants access land and properties.

MonopolyWatch research director Tex Edwards says the devil will be in the details.

"Because there's been an overbuild - unless it's a breakup, you're not going to get what we call price competition and you're not going to get to see any sustainability competition."

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There's hopes a fresh call for reform to break our supermarket duopoly brings meaningful action.
Economic Growth and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced a new strategy for creating more competition.
The Government is receptive to cracking down on pricing - and helping new entrants access land and properties.
MonopolyWatch research director Tex Edwards says the devil will be in the details.
"Because there's been an overbuild - unless it's a breakup, you're not going to get what we call price competition and you're not going to get to see any sustainability competition."
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Tex Edwards: MonopolyWatch research director on the Government's new plan to boost supermarket competition

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