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EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 11 MIN

Ernie Newman: Duopoly to blame for increase in food costs

from Politics Central · host Newstalk ZB

New Zealand First has announced they will be campaigning on a new policy to end the supermarket duopoly.  The policy would give the Commerce Commission powers to enforce increased penalties for breaches and reform the role of the Groceries Commissioner, which the party says is currently toothless.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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