This is edition 2025/56 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
Welcome back. It's 2025 and 20 years since I started writing about politics and anything else that took my fancy. Thank to my VIP members for making this site what it is today. In July we will be having a 20th birthday celebration. Stay tuned for more announcements.
This is the Ten@10, where I collate and summarise ten news items you generally won't see in the mainstream media.
Enjoy!
1. The Supermarket showdown
Bryce Edwards
- 🛒 Nicola Willis challenges NZ's supermarket duopoly with bold reforms, including potential breakup of Foodstuffs and Woolworths.
- 🏛️ Willis considers structural separation and divestment legislation to increase competition.
- 🌍 Public and expert support for reforms amidst high grocery prices and lack of competition.
- 📉 Opposition from business interests and accusations of government overreach.
- 📣 Political support needed to navigate significant lobbying efforts and potential legal challenges.
