Food price increases outpace wage growth
Tuesday 16 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Stats NZ, Simplicity, Shamubeel Eaqub
Food prices rose 5 per cent over the past year, according to Stats NZ data for August. An economist suggests this increase is outstripping wage growth and creating significant pressure on household budgets. The rise in grocery costs was driven partly by higher prices for milk, cheese, and butter.
