Sue Chetwin: Seymour’s sensible-sounding supermarket fix leaves the real problem untouched

PremiumOpinionOpinion bySue ChetwinNZ Herald·14 Jul, 2026 11:27 PM5 mins to readSue Chetwin is the chair of the Grocery Action Group which aims to lower grocery prices for all Kiwis by influencing government and regulators.Sue Chetwin is the chair of the Grocery Action Group, which aims to lower grocery prices for all Kiwis by influencing government and regulators.

Deputy PM David Seymour’s invitation to international supermarkets sounds sensible enough: free up land, attract new brands, bring in more investment and sharpen competition so consumers