Dunedin's very own David, Commerce Minister Dr David Clark, does not much look like the fighting type. Dr Clark also demanded action on freeing up suitable land, much of it bought and banked by supermarkets, where potential competitors could have set up shop, if only they could. Labour putting the foot on the gas on grocery sector reform has taken the Opposition by surprise, and put it in a tricky position. That said, Dr Clark is entitled to have a few nerves jangling at the moment too. Should he succeed, he will also earn the grateful thanks of the prime minister and minister of finance.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 10, 2022 22:35 UTC