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The Foodstuffs merger is dead – but that still won’t fix NZ’s over-concentrated supermarket sector

Two of the dominant players in New Zealand’s supermarket sector – Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island – have failed in their quest to officially join forces.

The Conversation · Oct 1, 2024

Want NZ banking to be more competitive? Then make it easier to switch banks

The Commerce Commission’s banking market study has concluded more competition is required to reduce the profits of the big four banks. But the report suggests increasing competition may be ineffective unless customers are easily able and willing to switch between banks.

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024

New Zealand Inquiry On Airport Fees Awaits Watchdog Review

Commerce Commission's review of airport fees impacts Air New Zealand and aviation sector in New Zealand.

Peoples Gas seeks record $402 million rate hike next year

The utility’s filing with the Illinois Commerce Commission marks its first rate increase proposal since 2014 — but it’s the biggest one the utility has sought, consumer advocates say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

Turning supermarkets into public utilities could be the solution to New Zealand's grocery problem

The Commerce Commission’s report into New Zealand’s supermarket sector has been criticised for not going far enough to reduce food prices, but the answer to the current duopoly might lie in treating the sector as a public utility instead of a private industry.

The Conversation · Mar 15, 2022

As the Commerce Commission found, there’s no magic way to make NZ supermarkets more competitive

The Commerce Commission’s much-anticipated review of supermarket competition has itself had mixed reviews. Many felt a major opportunity to reset New Zealand’s food system had been missed, others felt the commission’s final report got it about right – and supermarket owners probably breathed a little easier.

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2022

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