In May 2022, the Commission opened an investigation into the acquisition of land and the lodging of land and lease covenants by Foodstuffs North Island. The Commission has now filed proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island, alleging that these anti-competitive land covenants were lodged by the supermarket operator with the purpose of blocking competitors from opening rival supermarkets at particular sites and developing existing ones at several locations across the lower North Island.
PartiesFoodstuffs North Island Limited
Category
Anti-competitive conduct
Sub-category
Act/Section
Commerce Act ss 27, 28, 47
Industry
Retail - food
StatusOpen
Outcome
Case decision number
Date opened31 May 2022
18 Jun 2024
COMPLETED
Proceedings issued against Foodstuffs North Island Limited