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New Zealand's Act Party Pushes Grocery Reforms Amid Price Surge

7/14/2025

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New Zealand's Act Party is shaking things up by proposing reforms to welcome new grocery competitors, aiming to simplify liquor licensing and cut red tape. Meanwhile, the energy sector is under fire as electricity prices soar and supply issues persist. In a separate case, firefighter Jonathan Larsen's grievances against Fire and Emergency New Zealand were dismissed, affirming the agency's decisions.

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Story summary

New Zealand's Act Party is shaking things up by proposing reforms to welcome new grocery competitors, aiming to simplify liquor licensing and cut red tape. Meanwhile, the energy sector is under fire as electricity prices soar and supply issues persist. In a separate case, firefighter Jonathan Larsen's grievances against Fire and Emergency New Zealand were dismissed, affirming the agency's decisions.