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Supermarkets Split or Price Checks | Auckland News
New Zealand’s supermarket wars are heating up as the National Party pushes to break up giants Foodstuffs and Countdown to boost competition and slash prices — a move Foodstuffs warns could hurt the economy. Labour counters with a plan to cap excessive pricing and refund overcharged customers, setting up a stark political divide. Supermarket owners like New World say they’re being unfairly targeted, urging focus on energy costs instead. Amid this, New Zealand’s GDP is climbing thanks to strong exports and rural growth — offering a hopeful backdrop as these high-stakes policies unfold. Listen…
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