Political Reporter·Newstalk ZB·
26 Oct, 2026 04:00 PM6 mins to read
Labour and National disagree over supermarket policy, with National's Nicola Willis urging Labour to read now-public advice, commissioned by government agency MBIE, pointing out net benefits of restructuring Foodstuffs. Photo composite / NZME
Labour is accusing National of using “public money on consultants to shape its own agenda” around supermarket policy, as National warns Labour’s proposal could increase prices.
Data released to Newstalk ZB under the Official Information Act shows the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment spent at least $789,569 on contractor
Source: New Zealand Herald · Azaria Howell
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