Express Lane For New Supermarkets Underway

Express Lane For New Supermarkets Underway

Hon Nicola Willis Minister for Economic Growth Hon Chris Bishop Minister for RMA Reform Hon Shane Jones Minister for Regional Development The Government has today introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill, creating a consenting express ...

Express lane for new supermarkets underway

The Government has today introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill, creating a consenting express lane for new supermarkets. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says the Bill creates a new fast-track consent option for new supermarkets that would improve grocery competition. “Our goal is a more competitive grocery market that delivers better prices and more choice for Kiwi shoppers.  “Potential supermarket competitors have told us th…