Cyclone Gabrielle adds further pressure to food prices
Food prices rise at the highest rate in more than 33 years, according to Stats NZ.
Fruit and vegetable prices surged 23% in the 12 months ended February.
Overheated food prices just got charred again – rising at the highest level in more than 33 years.
Stats NZ said food prices rose 12% in February when compared with the year earlier, the biggest rise since September 1989.
There was broad growth, with fruit and vegetables up 23%, grocery food
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