Rising butter prices cause frustration for New Zealand consumers
Friday 25 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Nicola Willis, Stats NZ, Fonterra, Miles Hurrell, Lincoln University
New Zealand consumers are facing an alarming rise in butter prices. The issue has become a subject of political debate and led to Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell being called to meetings. Agricultural economics professor Alan Renwick is analysing potential solutions to the rising costs.
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