Food Prices Rise At Fastest Rate In Four Years – Labour

Food prices have gone up at the fastest rate in four years, laying bare Chrisopher Luxon’s failed promises to bring prices down.

“Christopher Luxon promised to bring down the cost of living, instead he’s throwing fuel on the fire, causing food prices to go up faster than they have in years,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said.

“As families have already been feeling, all food subgroups have gotten more expensive over the last month, including basics that households depend on.

“White bread has gone up a staggering 57.9 percent in the last year. Mince is now $23.85 per kilo, up over 18 percent in the last year.

“Family favourites like chocolate are up over 20 percent over the last year.

“This Government is failing on the basics. Prices are soaring, unemployment is the highest it’s been in 10 years, and Christopher Luxon is making all the wrong choices.

“Despite rising household costs, National is slapping New Zealanders with a new gas tax which will only raise expenses for families even more.

“It just shows how out of touch Luxon is from the real consequences of his decisions. Every time he tells us that the recovery has ‘arrived’ all he’s doing is showing everyone how completely out of touch he is.

“We can’t afford another three years of this Government making more false promises and making things worse. Labour will focus on bringing costs down, starting with three free doctor’s visits, and making sure families can get ahead,” Barbara Edmonds said.