Cost of Living NZ
People tell us what they are struggling to afford
From June 2022 to June 2023, grocery food prices alone increased 12.8%.
We asked people whether we should remove GST on food
“Yes please… because I’m hungry.”
NZ is in a recession. What does that mean?
And what can we do to get out of it?
Why food is a rip-off in NZ compared to Australia
A report found last year that the supermarket sector is making over $1 million in excess profit.
‘I get $18 a week to help with rent’: Students on making ends meet
How a new cost of living scholarship could help students.
1 in 6 NZers have experienced homelessness, new study finds
The research also found 27% of New Zealanders struggle to make ends meet at least once a month.
Inflation explained: Why everything gets more expensive
How the Big Mac went from 75 cents to $7.10
More supermarket options on the way, NZ Government promises
David Clark said the Government is "urgently pursuing"ways to introduce more competition.
Being alive is expensive: a guide on how to save money
Elena McIntyre-Reet demands to know why everything is so goddamn expensive.