Dairy prices in New Zealand driven by overseas demand

Wednesday 18 June 2025 · 6 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 18 Jun 2025, 8:55am

In this story University of Auckland, Fonterra, Miles Hurrell, Robert MacCulloch

New Zealanders are facing high costs for milk, butter and cheese due to international market prices. Fonterra's chief executive stated that offshore buyer willingness to pay influences local prices. Recent data indicates milk prices have increased by 15.1 per cent annually.

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1. The Press via RNZWed 18 Jun 2025, 8:20am

   Should Kiwis pay the high price for NZ dairy that overseas buyers will? (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 18 Jun 2025, 8:55am

   Should Kiwis be paying so much for butter? (opens in new tab)