Consumer NZ

Kiwis are paying an extra $1000 a year for their groceries because of excess supermarket profits.

Consumer NZ has launched a petition calling on the government to do more to reduce the power of supermarkets and give New Zealanders a fairer price at the ...

"I have not ruled out going further than the Commerce Commission's recommendations" - Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark We pay suppliers 63c in the dollar, and in New Zealand, 15 percent is added on top of all food." "I have not ruled out going further than the Commerce Commission's recommendations" - Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark duration 2:58 "We are dealing with essential services here. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark said he had not ruled out going further than the Commerce Commission's recommendations. In a petition to Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark, it asked the government to go beyond the Commerce Commission's recommendations and set up a state-owned wholesaler or provide an access regime to smaller chains and new entrants.

Chair of the Commerce Commission Anna Rawlings says splitting the major supermarkets businesses would be too complex. Excess supermarket profits are “a slap in ...

Last year, 63% of respondents picked food and grocery costs as their biggest cost-of-living concern. “We’re not disputing this, but excess profits on top of already high food prices are a slap in the face for households struggling to put food on the table.” Excess supermarket profits are “a slap in the face” for struggling households and more must be done to ensure New Zealanders pay a fair price at the checkout, Consumer NZ says.

Consumer NZ has launched a petition , asking Minister David Clark to put consumers first and go beyond the Commerce Commission's grocery market study ...

We’re not disputing this, but excess profits on top of already high food prices are a slap in the face for households struggling to put food on the table.” Consumer’s Sentiment Tracker has found that people are increasingly worried about the cost of living. “The Commerce Commission has recommended the supermarkets consider supplying other retailers.

"It is well known, and the finding by the Commerce Commission in its recent investigation into the retail grocery sector, that we have a duopoly who are ...

In fact, we’ve had in depth discussions with Consumer NZ as to why and how this could be a solution so we’re excited to see Consumer NZ promoting it." "We believe a state-owned wholesaler is a massive first step in bringing meaningful competition to the duopolised market. "We’re incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received since we launched in June last year. Our goal is when healthy food is affordable and accessible for all Kiwis." Supie has grown to 22,000 members since June last year. The duopoly are operating in their self-interests, rather than the interests of ordinary, everyday Kiwis." Says Sarah.

Consumer NZ has launched a petition, asking Minister David Clark to put consumers first and go beyond the Commerce Commission's grocery market study ...

We’re not disputing this, but excess profits on top of already high food prices are a slap in the face for households struggling to put food on the table.” That is why we’re launching a petition.” “The Commerce Commission has recommended the supermarkets consider supplying other retailers.

The consumer watchdog launched the petition to help bring down massive supermarket profits on Tuesday.