Tag: political_campaigns

NZFirst Campaigns to Disestablish Auckland's Unelected Māori Statutory Board

18 Jun 2026 3:50 p.m. · Source: New Zealand First

New Zealand First launches a campaign to disestablish Auckland Council's unelected Independent Māori Statutory Board, citing concerns over democratic accountability, ratepayer costs, and its significant influence on council decisions.

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NZ First Pledges to Break Up Supermarket Duopoly to Lower Grocery Prices

6 May 2026 5:04 a.m. · Source: New Zealand First

New Zealand First has unveiled an election policy to dismantle the Woolworths and Foodstuffs supermarket duopoly. The plan includes splitting Foodstuffs into two competing cooperatives and granting the Commerce Commission stronger powers to enforce fairer grocery prices.

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