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% Yes, it will help
  62% Complete
• 35.4% No, I doubt it'll make a difference
  35.4% Complete
• 2.6% Depends - I'll share below
  2.6% Complete

1903 votes

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