Cost of Living NZ

'Don't suffer alone': Managing mental health in a cost-of-living crisis

New survey shows rising costs are hurting Gen Z workers’ mental health.

People tell us what they are struggling to afford

From June 2022 to June 2023, grocery food prices alone increased 12.8%.

We asked people whether we should remove GST on food

“Yes please… because I’m hungry.”

NZ is in a recession. What does that mean?

And what can we do to get out of it?

Why food is a rip-off in NZ compared to Australia

A report found last year that the supermarket sector is making over $1 million in excess profit.

‘I get $18 a week to help with rent’: Students on making ends meet

How a new cost of living scholarship could help students.

1 in 6 NZers have experienced homelessness, new study finds

The research also found 27% of New Zealanders struggle to make ends meet at least once a month.

Inflation explained: Why everything gets more expensive

How the Big Mac went from 75 cents to $7.10

More supermarket options on the way, NZ Government promises

David Clark said the Government is "urgently pursuing"ways to introduce more competition.

Being alive is expensive: a guide on how to save money

Elena McIntyre-Reet demands to know why everything is so goddamn expensive.