Egg consumption rises as New Zealand celebrates World Egg Day
Friday 10 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Woolworths New Zealand, Foodstuffs, New World
New Zealanders are eating an average of 229 eggs per year. With approximately 1.6 million commercial hens in the country, some are now producing larger eggs. Meanwhile, Woolworths has announced it will transition to stocking only cage-free eggs by the end of the year.