Have your say: What’s one thing you wish was cheaper in New Zealand right now?

What’s one thing you wish was cheaper in New Zealand right now? Ask almost any Kiwi and chances are they’ll have an answer ready.

Groceries. Power bills. Rent. Insurance. Petrol. Rates. Takeaways. Flights home for Christmas. Even cheese seems to spark outrage these days.

The rising cost of living has become one of the biggest pressures facing households, and while inflation has eased from its peak, many people still feel like everyday life is far more expensive than it used to be.

Some costs hit harder depending on your stage of life. Young families might say childcare. First home buyers or renters might say housing. Older New Zealanders might point to rates, healthcare or power bills.

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