Poll: Would a new supermarket help NZ?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Nicola Willis will this weekend announce decisions taken by Cabinet to incentivise and encourage a third supermarket player alongside FoodStuffs and Progressive (Woolworths).

Do you think having a third supermarket chain will bring competition and lower grocery prices, or will the existing giants still dominate?

Would a new supermarket help NZ?

• Yes, it will help
• No, I doubt it'll make a difference
• Depends - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 62.5% Yes, it will help
  62.5% Complete
• 35.3% No, I doubt it'll make a difference
  35.3% Complete
• 2.2% Depends - I'll share below
  2.2% Complete

1178 votes

Online Webinar - NZ First Home Buyer - From Dream to Keys, 12pm, Sunday 06/04/25

Cong Nguyen from Smartmortgages.co.nz Limited

Hi Everyone,

My name is Công Nguyễn, and I’m a Mortgage Adviser at Smartmortgages.co.nz Limited.

I’m thrilled to invite you to our upcoming online webinar: "NZ First Home Buyer - From Dream to Keys", on Sunday 06/04/25.

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During this session, we’ll explore:

- Home loan options for 5%, 10%, and 20% deposits.
- The pros and cons of each option.
- The complete journey from the idea of buying your first home to settlement.

With nearly a decade of experience in banking and mortgage lending (ASB Bank, TSB Bank, The Co-operative Bank, and HSBC), I’m passionate about helping first-home buyers navigate the property ownership journey with confidence and ease.

I look forward to connecting with you and making your first-home buying experience as smooth as possible.

Kind regards,
Cong Nguyen - Mortgage Adviser
Smartmortgages.co.nz Limited
📞 022 398 5140
📧 Cong.Nguyen@smartmortgages.co.nz

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