Christchurch City Council has been chosen as the single national consenting authority for large-scale supermarket developments.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the new service is the latest step in the Government’s plans to make New Zealand a more attractive destination for new supermarkets.
“More supermarkets equals more competition equals lower prices.”
The initiative aims to address inconsistent, costly, and delayed grocery building consents by centralising the process to provide a more predictable and efficient pathway for new supermarket entrants outside the major regulated retailers.
To read the Government’s full announcement, click here.
Author | Sandamali Ambepitiya
Sandamali arrived at Property Council with a Bachelor of Arts and Law, and experience as an advisor with the Employers & Manufacturers Association.
Conscientious and detailed, Sandamali leads our advocacy in the South Island and Wellington regions. She is also leading our work on the reform of the resource management and building systems and sustainability / seismic strengthening.
An excellent listener, Sandamali is in her element when facilitating stakeholders and members to develop our advocacy positions.
