An artist's impression of the proposed supermarket in Alexandra. Image: suppliedA new supermarket in Alexandra has been granted resource consent and is set to break New World's monopoly on large-scale grocery retail in the town. In a decision dated January 12 and released by the Central Otago District Council today, independent commissioner Gary Rae gave the development the green light. The application was publicly notified on May 28 and 22 submissions were lodged: three neutral, seven opposed and 12 in support. "Consent can therefore appropriately be granted, subject to appropriate conditions.''

Source: Otago Daily Times January 18, 2021 03:56 UTC