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Which foods have become less affordable for New Zealanders?

Some essential food items have increased in price twice as fast as wages have risen over the past 10 years.

  • New Zealand food prices have surged 70% over a decade.
  • Wages grew 52%, lagging behind food price increases.
  • Food inflation slowed to 1.9% in 2025, lowest since 2024.

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