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17 September 2026

Nicola Willis rejects supermarkets' criticism, pointing to 'vested interests'

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Nicola Willis rejects supermarkets' criticism, pointing to 'vested interests'

National's finance spokesperson has pushed back against criticisms from supermarkets and businesses of the party's policy to break up Foodstuffs.

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