A new plan is being touted as a way to fast track shaking up the grocery sector. 

The New Zealand Initiative is proposing allowing new entrants to enter the market, rather than forcing any break-up of the existing supermarket companies. 

It outlines the need for fast track plans for rezoning, consenting, overseas investment clearance, and a more neutral stance from the government. 

Chief Economist Eric Crampton told Mike Hosking a new entrant should get a head start. 

He says within five years the government would find out whether planning barriers are what's held companies back. 

Foodstuffs and Woolworths are both members of the New Zealand Initiative. 

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A new plan is being touted as a way to fast track shaking up the grocery sector.&nbsp;
The New Zealand Initiative is proposing allowing new entrants to enter the market, rather than forcing any break-up of the existing supermarket companies.&nbsp;
It outlines the need for fast track plans for rezoning, consenting, overseas investment clearance, and a more neutral stance from the government.&nbsp;
Chief Economist Eric Crampton told Mike Hosking a new entrant should get a head start.&nbsp;
He says within five years the government would find out whether planning barriers are what's held companies back.&nbsp;
Foodstuffs and Woolworths are both members of the New Zealand Initiative.&nbsp;
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Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on a new fast track plan to introduce competition to the supermarket sector

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 7th of May, EMA’s Alan McDonald discusses the unexpected drop in the unemployment rate, while UVisa Director Tobias Tohill gives his thoughts on what the new citizenship test should look like.  

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is back from Singapore, discussing infrastructure, the fuel deal, and the results of a poll on the Government’s handling of the fuel crisis. 

Kiwi singer Mel Parsons is back after exactly two years to sing us a song as she announces a NZ tour for her upcoming album.   

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 7th of May, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/alan-mcdonald-employers-and-manufacturers-association-advocacy-head-on-the-unemployment-rate-dipping-to-53-in-the-march-quarter/">EMA’s Alan McDonald</a> discusses the unexpected drop in the unemployment rate, while <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/tobias-tohill-uvisa-director-on-the-governments-plan-to-impose-a-citizenship-test-from-next-year/">UVisa Director Tobias Tohill</a> gives his thoughts on what the new citizenship test should look like. &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/christopher-luxon-prime-minister-discusses-the-infrastructure-costs-and-the-city-rail-link-citizenship-test/">Prime Minister Christopher Luxon</a> is back from Singapore, discussing infrastructure, the fuel deal, and the results of a poll on the Government’s handling of the fuel crisis.&nbsp;
Kiwi singer Mel Parsons is back after exactly two years to sing us a song as she announces a NZ tour for her upcoming album. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026 

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Employers are remaining cautious as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices and slow economic growth. 

Unemployment dipped slightly to 5.3% in the March quarter. 

Employers and Manufacturers Association Advocacy Head Alan McDonald says businesses he's talked to aren't yet looking to shed staff. 

He told Mike Hosking that they can see it’s going to get better when the conflict ends, and they want those good people around to help the business get going again. 

Auckland, Wellington, and Canterbury, are all facing a rising unemployment rate, and it’s surging in Bay of Plenty. 

Auckland's rate climbed again to 6.6% and in Bay of Plenty it skyrocketed to 7.1%. 

McDonald says both regions rely more on industries doing it tough, but those industries also tend to soak up more employees when they're doing well. 

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Employers are remaining cautious as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices and slow economic growth.&nbsp;
Unemployment dipped slightly to 5.3% in the March quarter.&nbsp;
Employers and Manufacturers Association Advocacy Head Alan McDonald says businesses he's talked to aren't yet looking to shed staff.&nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking that they can see it’s going to get better when the conflict ends, and they want those good people around to help the business get going again.&nbsp;
Auckland, Wellington, and Canterbury, are all facing a rising unemployment rate, and it’s surging in Bay of Plenty.&nbsp;
Auckland's rate climbed again to 6.6% and in Bay of Plenty it skyrocketed to 7.1%.&nbsp;
McDonald says both regions rely more on industries doing it tough, but those industries also tend to soak up more employees when they're doing well.&nbsp;
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Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Advocacy Head on the unemployment rate dipping to 5.3% in the March quarter

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Christchurch's Mayor doesn't think previously red zoned land has been tainted by its past.  

The City Council's agreed to engage with interested parties, including social housing providers, iwi, and private developers.  

It's identified more than 10 hectares of land, split across 11 parts of the quake damaged zone, suitable for housing. 

Phil Mauger told Mike Hosking work will be needed on the foundations, but it's suitable to live on.  

He says 15 years ago red zoned land was defined by a ball point pen by someone in Wellington – now we know a lot more and there are some little pockets that could be used. 

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Christchurch's Mayor doesn't think previously red zoned land has been tainted by its past. &nbsp;
The City Council's agreed to engage with interested parties, including social housing providers, iwi, and private developers. &nbsp;
It's identified more than 10 hectares of land, split across 11 parts of the quake damaged zone, suitable for housing.&nbsp;
Phil Mauger told Mike Hosking work will be needed on the foundations, but it's suitable to live on. &nbsp;
He says 15 years ago red zoned land was defined by a ball point pen by someone in Wellington – now we know a lot more and there are some little pockets that could be used.&nbsp;
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Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the areas of the red zone deemed suitable for housing

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Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on a new fast track plan to introduce competition to the supermarket sector

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