Food movement platform Eat New Zealand is hosting a three-part webinar series to elevate food system policy ahead of an upcoming cross-party political forum.
The competition watchdog walked away from a structural break-up of the grocery sector four years ago. Has the equation changed?
Reaction to National’s proposed split of Foodstuffs into two retail chains has come thick and fast, with the policy labelled “concerning” and “chilling” by some, while cautiously welcomed by others.
Nation commits to pursuing the forced structural separation of Foodstuffs into two nationwide supermarket networks – but only if ComCom says it will work.
The Labour Party has unveiled an anti-price gouging policy aimed at penalising large commercial players that exploit dominant market positions to charge excessive consumer prices or squeeze supplier returns.
The plan, the fine print, and the exit ramps of National’s supermarket split explained.
Legislation enabling the landmark New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement has passed its final reading with an overwhelming 93-29 majority.
The Green Party’s Affordable Kai election manifesto commits an estimated $6.5bn in combined capital and operational funding through to 2031 to overhaul Aotearoa’s food and grocery system.
New policy settings proposing a forced break-up of the supermarket duopoly have been welcomed by advocacy groups, calling it the first “workable mechanism” to address entrenched market constraints.
New Zealand and Australia have committed to deeper economic integration following the annual Closer Economic Relations Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Auckland.
The Act Party has released a new six-point marine policy aimed at boosting fish stocks and tightening rules around commercial and recreational fishing in New Zealand.
Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard is in China to represent New Zealand at the 11th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Food Security Ministerial Meeting.
