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New Zealand Household Living Costs Jump 3.2 Percent
New Zealand household living costs increased by 3.2 percent in the 12 months to June 2026, primarily due to higher petrol prices. This rise follows a 2.1 percent increase in the prior quarter, with overall inflation reaching 4.1 percent.
BusinessEconomy Household living costsInflationPetrol pricesStatistics New ZealandJune 2026Nicola Growden
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Fuel Prices Continue Ascent in April 2026, Stats NZ Reports
Petrol and diesel prices surged in April 2026, with petrol up 12.6% and diesel up 36.6% from March. Stats NZ reported significant two-month and annual increases, impacting consumers across New Zealand.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEnergyFederal Government Petrol pricesDiesel pricesStats NZApril 2026Fuel pricesNicola GrowdenStatistics New Zealand
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New Zealand Food Prices Increase 4.4 Percent Annually
New Zealand's food prices surged by 4.4% in the year leading up to May 2025, according to Stats NZ, with grocery and meat seeing the biggest hikes.
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