If this is going to come off this will be good news.
I have just spotted it on the news on ENZ.
One of the attractions of New Zealand for many migrants is its isolation. Another is its very small population.
Sitting in the South Pacific, boasting some of the planet's most spectacular scenery, and located a long way from trouble spots and leaking Soviet nuclear submarines, New Zealand is one of the remotest places on earth.
The country's remoteness and small population also lead to less desirable, if more mundane, consequences. One of these is the lack of choice in NZ supermarkets compared with larger countries.
For example, products you would probably take for granted, such as "low calorie baked beans" will either not be available in New Zealand or available only at a much higher price than normal baked beans. Try to get "no added salt baked beans" and you may truly struggle.
Migrants and New Zealanders alike will welcome the growing speculation that the huge German supermarket chain Aldi is to open stores in New Zealand. There are currently only two major supermarket chains in New Zealand. A third major competitor is likely to bring lower prices and a greater choice of products to New Zealand's shoppers.
Stuff reports today that Aldi has filed more than 100 applications to trademark its brands in New Zealand this year. The company now holds or has filed over 700 trademarks in New Zealand and last year it registered the domain name www.aldi.co.nz. Aldi opened its first Australian store in January 2001.