There's assurance work's underway to stop grocery prices from fluctuating depending on where you live. 

Online supermarket Paddock to Pantry's data analysis finds the same staple items sold under the same supermarket brand can vary by as much as 32%. 

It reckons since the South Island has a lower population, those living there are paying more because there is no competition. 

Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden told Mike Hosking they're trying to get small players to compete to stop post code pricing. 

He gives the example of Paddock to Pantry, which now delivers countrywide, and competes with the cheapest in the market. 

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There's assurance work's underway to stop grocery prices from fluctuating depending on where you live.&nbsp;
Online supermarket Paddock to Pantry's data analysis finds the same staple items sold under the same supermarket brand can vary by as much as 32%.&nbsp;
It reckons since the South Island has a lower population, those living there are paying more because there is no competition.&nbsp;
Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden told Mike Hosking they're trying to get small players to compete to stop post code pricing.&nbsp;
He gives the example of Paddock to Pantry, which now delivers countrywide, and competes with the cheapest in the market.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

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Pierre van Heerden: Grocery Commissioner on the data revealing grocery prices vary by up to 32% depending on location

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A change in the wool sector. 

Wool Impact and Campaign for Wool NZ have formally merged into the New Zealand Wool Collective. 

It's a new sector-led body focused on growing the product's value in the country. 

Chief Executive Ross McIsaac told Mike Hosking the merger was a logical step. 

He says wool's financial potential isn't being realised, and there's a lot of work to do. 

McIsaac says it's not only for core products such as carpets anymore, there's a range of items where it can be useful, which supports a higher price point.

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A change in the wool sector.&nbsp;
Wool Impact and Campaign for Wool NZ have formally merged into the New Zealand Wool Collective.&nbsp;
It's a new sector-led body focused on growing the product's value in the country.&nbsp;
Chief Executive Ross McIsaac told Mike Hosking the merger was a logical step.&nbsp;
He says wool's financial potential isn't being realised, and there's a lot of work to do.&nbsp;
McIsaac says it's not only for core products such as carpets anymore, there's a range of items where it can be useful, which supports a higher price point.
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

Ross McIsaac: New Zealand Wool Collective CEO on Wool Impact and Campaign for Wool NZ formally merging

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Strong results from the Port of Auckland. 

They reported a 30% increase in underlying profit from last year, rising to a record $111.2 million, and a revenue of $403.8 million. 

Container volumes rose by 5.5%, cars rose 17.7%, and containers moved by rail surged 76%. 

As a result, the Port will pay a $55 million dividend to Auckland Council, an increase of $3 million. 

CEO Roger Gray told Mike Hosking they're proud to be supporting Auckland as it continues to grow. 

He says in August alone they've seen 25,000 cars arrive through the Port, and the cruise season is starting on Saturday – both of which are very positive.  

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Strong results from the Port of Auckland.&nbsp;
They reported a 30% increase in underlying profit from last year, rising to a record $111.2 million, and a revenue of $403.8 million.&nbsp;
Container volumes rose by 5.5%, cars rose 17.7%, and containers moved by rail surged 76%.&nbsp;
As a result, the Port will pay a $55 million dividend to Auckland Council, an increase of $3 million.&nbsp;
CEO Roger Gray told Mike Hosking they're proud to be supporting Auckland as it continues to grow.&nbsp;
He says in August alone they've seen 25,000 cars arrive through the Port, and the cruise season is starting on Saturday – both of which are very positive. &nbsp;
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Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the strong volume growth driving a record profit increase

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 27th of August, we have good news for the economy next year and incredible numbers coming out of our dairy sector. 

Do we have a postcode situation with grocery prices in this country? Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden talks prices and competition. 

Retired Australian Major General Mick Ryan is a welcome addition to the show as he details the latest with Ukraine, Russia, Iran and the US. 

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 27th of August, we have good news for the economy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/kelly-eckhold-westpac-senior-economist-on-their-forecast-that-gpd-growth-will-resume-this-quarter/">next year</a> and incredible numbers coming out of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/mark-storey-dairynz-head-of-economics-on-dairy-exports-reaching-almost-29b-in-2025-and-supporting-over-51-thousand-jobs/">our dairy sector</a>.&nbsp;
Do we have a postcode situation with grocery prices in this country? <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/pierre-van-heerden-grocery-commissioner-on-the-data-revealing-grocery-prices-vary-by-up-to-32-depending-on-location/">Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden</a> talks prices and competition.&nbsp;
Retired Australian Major General Mick Ryan is a welcome addition to the show as he details the latest with Ukraine, Russia, Iran and the US.&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: 27 August 2026 

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Pierre van Heerden: Grocery Commissioner on the data revealing grocery prices vary by up to 32% depending on location

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