Cost of Living

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Economy can handle higher interest rates, Reserve Bank boss says

Adrian Orr said interest rates are returning to normal after being low during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Reserve Bank expected to lift OCR to 2% amid surging inflation

The central bank is warning further rises to the official cash rate are coming.

Economy •Tue, May 24

Can you beat NZ's supermarket duopoly by shopping around?

Seven Sharp spent $100 at a supermarket and compared this to smaller retailer options to find out where you can get the best bang for your buck.

Cost Of Living •Tue, May 24

Hopes end to land-banking will create supermarket competition

In response to recommendations by the Commerce Commission, the Government is rushing through a law change that would rip up covenants.

Cost Of Living •Fri, May 20

Budget 2022: $350 payment extension 'not on the cards' - Robertson

The Finance Minister has ruled out extending the conditional $350 payment beyond three months or extending it to those on the Winter Energy Payment.

Politics •Thu, May 19

Budget 2022: Cap on First Home Loan scheme scrapped

Caps on first home grants have also been increased in most major cities, including Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.

Property •Thu, May 19

Govt's cost of living payment 'necessary and sensible' - expert

Political commentator Morgan Godfery says the $350 payment is a "necessary recognition that a large number of New Zealanders are doing it tough".

Politics •Thu, May 19

Luxon outlines how National would combat rising cost of living

It comes the day before the the Government will reveal its spending plans for the next financial year in the Budget.

Politics •Tue, May 17

Fair Go: What's the best day of the week to fuel up?

There also seems to be a specific day to avoid heading to the pump.

Cost Of Living •Tue, May 17

Grocery price reductions 'not just marketing' - Foodstuffs

From today the grocery giant is set to lower and freeze prices on around 100 items in its stores across New Zealand.

Cost Of Living •Sun, May 15

Shane Jones wants Fonterra-style regulation for supermarkets

The former MP feels the "supermarket barons will continue to spirit away profits year by year" otherwise.

Cost Of Living •Thu, May 12

Supermarket price wars: Foodstuffs reduces prices on 110 items

It comes after competitor Countdown last week announced a price freeze on over 500 items.

Cost Of Living •Wed, May 11

Govt 'running wholesale food operation would be a disaster' - Luxon

National's leader is calling for the implementation of the Commerce Commission’s recommendations.

Politics •Tue, May 10

Government 'keen to act' to ease strain on consumers - David Clark

"This is a real issue for New Zealanders and people are paying a lot," the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister said.

Food And Drink •Tue, May 10

Will Budget 2022 tackle cost of living? Political pundits weigh in

Analysts are at odds over whether the Budget will do enough to help those struggling with rising costs.

Politics •Mon, May 9

Countdown to freeze price of over 500 essentials for winter

Customers will find the price on staples such as tinned tomatoes, butter, cheese, sugar, flour and some vegetables won't be shifting.

Business •Thu, May 5

ANZ posts $1.1 billion first-half profit

But the country's biggest bank sees challenges ahead amid rising inflation and interest rates.

Cost Of Living •Wed, May 4

Economy at risk over unstable housing market - Reserve Bank

The Reserve Bank says high house prices, the war in Ukraine and the Omicron outbreak, mean risks to the financial system have increased.

Economy •Wed, May 4

Luxon denies talk about wealth tax is 'scaremongering'

"We wouldn't do it ourselves so the answer is to create more fairness in the system," the National Party leader said.

Cost Of Living •Tue, May 3

Porirua father of three feeling strain of rising food prices

Wiremu Bayliss would usually budget between $150 to $200 for his weekly grocery shop - but's that's risen dramatically.

Cost Of Living •Thu, Apr 21

Cost of Living

Latest Stories

Economy can handle higher interest rates, Reserve Bank boss says

Reserve Bank expected to lift OCR to 2% amid surging inflation

Can you beat NZ's supermarket duopoly by shopping around?

Hopes end to land-banking will create supermarket competition

Budget 2022: $350 payment extension 'not on the cards' - Robertson

Budget 2022: Cap on First Home Loan scheme scrapped

Govt's cost of living payment 'necessary and sensible' - expert

Luxon outlines how National would combat rising cost of living

Fair Go: What's the best day of the week to fuel up?

Grocery price reductions 'not just marketing' - Foodstuffs

Shane Jones wants Fonterra-style regulation for supermarkets

Supermarket price wars: Foodstuffs reduces prices on 110 items

Govt 'running wholesale food operation would be a disaster' - Luxon

Government 'keen to act' to ease strain on consumers - David Clark

Will Budget 2022 tackle cost of living? Political pundits weigh in

Countdown to freeze price of over 500 essentials for winter

ANZ posts $1.1 billion first-half profit

Economy at risk over unstable housing market - Reserve Bank

Luxon denies talk about wealth tax is 'scaremongering'

Porirua father of three feeling strain of rising food prices

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