Cost of Living

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Fair Go's tips for saving money on insurance, without losing cover

The cost of living is skyrocketing, and we’re all trying ways to stretch that dollar a bit further.

Personal Finance •6:06am

Final cost of living payment for eligible Kiwis today

The measure has been subject to strong criticism from the National Party.

Cost Of Living •Mon, Oct 3

Photos: Take a look inside Auckland's new Costco mega-store

Coffins, handbags and pianos are among the multitude of things on offer.

Auckland •Wed, Sep 28

'Every reason to be optimistic' on economy - Deputy PM

"Inflation will start to come down in New Zealand ... but it won't be a quick drop back down," Grant Robertson said.

Politics •Tue, Sep 27

GDP up 1.7% as border reopening helps economy bounce back

It comes after last quarter's slight fall and eases fears of a recession.

Economy •Thu, Sep 15

Tomato grower explains why prices are high - and when they might fall

According to the latest Food Price Index, tomatoes have gone up more than any other grocery item - 162% over the past 13 years.

Food And Drink •Thu, Sep 15

Food prices up 8.3% in a year, biggest leap in 13 years

Stats NZ says it is the largest annual increase since July 2009, when annual food prices increased by 8.4%.

Food And Drink •Tue, Sep 13

Report: Grocery bills to remain high for now

Supplier costs represent two-thirds of the price of groceries on the shelf in supermarkets.

Cost Of Living •Mon, Sep 12

Kiwi owner of UK pub says business is struggling to survive

Financial experts predict over 53,000 British businesses will go under over the next year.

UK And Europe •Fri, Sep 9

Emergency housing 'destroying' Auckland CBD - commentator

Matthew Hooton says the Government is "entirely responsible" for the emergency housing crisis.

Politics •Thu, Sep 8

Govt needs to use community housing providers - Luxon

National's leader says Labour hasn't done enough to increase the number of homes amid the emergency housing crisis.

Politics •Wed, Sep 7

Kiwis without savings will struggle in retirement - report

Most New Zealanders aspire to a better standard of living in retirement than can be supported by government superannuation alone.

Cost Of Living •Tue, Sep 6

Front-runner to be UK PM promises fast action on cost of living

Liz Truss reassures people that she will sort out cost of living as well as plan to get Britain's economy moving again.

Cost Of Living •Mon, Sep 5

KiwiSaver fee GST proposal 'not about' Govt revenue - Ardern

Jacinda Ardern says the now-scrapped change was intended to level the playing field for KiwiSaver providers.

Politics •Mon, Sep 5

Pieflation: How rising costs are hitting your favourite mince and cheese

Bakers have seen the cost of butter, flour and meat increase significantly since March.

Food And Drink •Fri, Sep 2

Hopes of lower prices with Woolworth NZ's first wholesale agreement

The deal means the big supermarket player will supply goods to Huckleberry.

Food And Drink •Fri, Sep 2

Second cost of living support payment being made today

Fewer people will be getting the payment than September’s first installment, however.

Politics •Thu, Sep 1

Inflation likely to remain high for several years, economists predict

The labour market was expected to continue to fuel high wage expectations.

Economy •Wed, Aug 31

Retirees struggling to get by living off New Zealand super

There are calls for the pension to be increased and for other help too.

Cost Of Living •Tue, Aug 30

Nats: Govt 'utterly disrespectful' over cost of living error

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it was their "duty to do what we can to support New Zealanders through" tough economic times.

Politics •Tue, Aug 30

Cost of Living

Latest Stories

Fair Go's tips for saving money on insurance, without losing cover

Final cost of living payment for eligible Kiwis today

Photos: Take a look inside Auckland's new Costco mega-store

'Every reason to be optimistic' on economy - Deputy PM

GDP up 1.7% as border reopening helps economy bounce back

Tomato grower explains why prices are high - and when they might fall

Food prices up 8.3% in a year, biggest leap in 13 years

Report: Grocery bills to remain high for now

Kiwi owner of UK pub says business is struggling to survive

Emergency housing 'destroying' Auckland CBD - commentator

Govt needs to use community housing providers - Luxon

Kiwis without savings will struggle in retirement - report

Front-runner to be UK PM promises fast action on cost of living

KiwiSaver fee GST proposal 'not about' Govt revenue - Ardern

Pieflation: How rising costs are hitting your favourite mince and cheese

Hopes of lower prices with Woolworth NZ's first wholesale agreement

Second cost of living support payment being made today

Inflation likely to remain high for several years, economists predict

Retirees struggling to get by living off New Zealand super

Nats: Govt 'utterly disrespectful' over cost of living error

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