Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm hoping the next supermarket call might be more promising

There's a very big call on the supermarkets today - the Grocery Commissioner has accused them of ripping us off.

Now, a lot of people will probably agree with that and think - what of it?

But there's a difference between you or I feeling ripped off when you’re standing in front of the olive oil looking at a price of $30 and someone like the Grocery Commissioner saying it out loud on the radio.

Robert MacCulloch: Finance Minister Robertson makes a false declaration about the Grocery Commissioner's Powers

In a debate with National Party Finance Spokeswoman Nic Willis, Finance Minister Grant Robertson tried explaining why previously he opposed cutting GST on fruit & veges but now has reversed himself & supports the policy. He stated that the difference is the introduction of a Grocery Commissioner who will "make sure the benefits are passed on".