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flag New Zealand's food prices rose 5% yearly in August 2025, fueled by steep increases in dairy and meat, worsening the cost of living crisis.

flag Food prices in New Zealand rose 5% year-on-year through August 2025, driven by sharp increases in dairy—milk up 16.3%, cheese 26.2%, butter 31.8%—and meat, poultry, and fish, which climbed 8.1%. flag Wage growth lagged behind inflation, creating financial strain, especially for low-income households. flag Rent rose 2.1%, while electricity and gas prices increased significantly. flag Economists warn the cost of living crisis will persist, with political criticism growing over government handling of inflation and living expenses.

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