National's finance spokesperson is holding firm that breaking up Foodstuffs is the best solution. 

If approved by the Commerce Commission, the party would carve off Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square to compete with each other and Woolworths. 

Foodstuffs is promising to fight the plan, saying it could increase food prices by making business less efficient.  

But Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking it's been a lengthy, analytical process. 

She says there's no doubt this restructure would benefit the Kiwi shopper given how unusual our grocery sector is. 

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National's finance spokesperson is holding firm that breaking up Foodstuffs is the best solution.&nbsp;
If approved by the Commerce Commission, the party would carve off Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square to compete with each other and Woolworths.&nbsp;
Foodstuffs is promising to fight the plan, saying it could increase food prices by making business less efficient. &nbsp;
But Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking it's been a lengthy, analytical process.&nbsp;
She says there's no doubt this restructure would benefit the Kiwi shopper given how unusual our grocery sector is.&nbsp;
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Nicola Willis: National's Finance Spokesperson on their proposal to split Foodstuffs in two to drive supermarket competition

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 17th of September, National has announced a surprising plan to drive supermarket competition by splitting up Foodstuffs. We got an explanation from Nicola Willis and the reaction from the corporation itself. 

It seems we can't get enough of the sporting merchandise in this country. Dynasty Sport's Tyler Rakich discusses the jump in sales. 

New Breakers coach Gordon Herbert describes how he plans to handle the new gig alongside his main job of coaching the Canadian national team. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 17th of September, National has announced a surprising plan to drive supermarket competition by splitting up Foodstuffs. We got an explanation from <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nicola-willis-nationals-finance-spokesperson-on-their-proposal-to-split-foodstuffs-in-two-to-drive-supermarket-competition/">Nicola Willis</a> and the reaction from <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/dean-waddell-foodstuffs-north-island-chair-on-nationals-plan-to-split-up-supermarkets/">the corporation itself.</a>&nbsp;
It seems we can't get enough of the sporting merchandise in this country. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/tyler-rakich-dynasty-sport-co-founder-on-surge-in-kiwis-buying-sports-merchandise/">Dynasty Sport's Tyler Rakich</a> discusses the jump in sales.&nbsp;
New Breakers coach Gordon Herbert describes how he plans to handle the new gig alongside his main job of coaching the Canadian national team.&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: 17 September 2026 

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Kiwis are jumping on the bandwagons and buying more merchandise. 

Rebel Sport's seen a $3.6 million jump in its half year results, with sales driven by the Warriors, Auckland FC, and the All Blacks. 

Briscoes Group believes having high-profile sporting events across various codes contribute to the boost. 

Co-founder of Dynasty Sport Tyler Rakich, who create the Warriors merch, told Mike Hosking it's about creating something people want to wear. 

He says creating things outside of what's just worn on the field is seeing great success. 

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Kiwis are jumping on the bandwagons and buying more merchandise.&nbsp;
Rebel Sport's seen a $3.6 million jump in its half year results, with sales driven by the Warriors, Auckland FC, and the All Blacks.&nbsp;
Briscoes Group believes having high-profile sporting events across various codes contribute to the boost.&nbsp;
Co-founder of Dynasty Sport Tyler Rakich, who create the Warriors merch, told Mike Hosking it's about creating something people want to wear.&nbsp;
He says creating things outside of what's just worn on the field is seeing great success.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

Tyler Rakich: Dynasty Sport Co-founder on surge in Kiwis buying sports merchandise

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A warning from Foodstuffs that splitting it in two could increase prices.  

If re-elected, and if the Commerce Commission agrees, National would separate Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square to drive competition.  

The party says independent analysis shows prices could fall 3.5% a year after restructuring and 5% after six years.  

But Foodstuffs North Island Chair Dean Waddell told Mike Hosking the supermarket industry is already one of the most regulated.  

He says this policy would make business less efficient, with higher prices potentially passed onto consumers. 

Waddell says they plan to fight the policy. 

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A warning from Foodstuffs that splitting it in two could increase prices. &nbsp;
If re-elected, and if the Commerce Commission agrees, National would separate Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square to drive competition. &nbsp;
The party says independent analysis shows prices could fall 3.5% a year after restructuring and 5% after six years. &nbsp;
But Foodstuffs North Island Chair Dean Waddell told Mike Hosking the supermarket industry is already one of the most regulated. &nbsp;
He says this policy would make business less efficient, with higher prices potentially passed onto consumers.&nbsp;
Waddell says they plan to fight the policy.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

Dean Waddell: Foodstuffs North Island Chair on National's plan to split up supermarkets

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Nicola Willis: National's Finance Spokesperson on their proposal to split Foodstuffs in two to drive supermarket competition

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