Lamb remains a popular Christmas choice despite record high prices

Friday 12 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 12 Dec 2025, 9:47am

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An online survey from Retail Meat NZ shows lamb is a top choice for Christmas tables across New Zealand. However, the average retail price for roasting lamb and hogget reached a record high in 2025, with October figures from Stats NZ showing costs at $23.79 per kilogram.

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1. RNZFri 12 Dec 2025, 6:09am

   'Shop around': Lamb popular Christmas choice, but prices are up (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 12 Dec 2025, 9:47am

   Lamb a popular Xmas choice, but prices are up (opens in new tab)