Cost of Living Pressure Changing the Diets of New Zealanders

Cost of Living Pressure Changing the Diets of New Zealanders
Easter shopping rush before Cyclone Cook is due to reach landfall in Auckland, New Zealand, on April 14, 2017. Phil Walter/Getty Images
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According to research, the rising cost of living has left New Zealanders spending significantly more on food and has also influenced diets and shopping behaviour.

Agriculture banking specialist Rabobank and food charity KiwiHarvest found that 40 percent of households said they were now spending over $200 (US$125) a week on food, up from 35 percent in 2021.