Rising Cost of Basic Food Items in Aotearoa w/ World Vision New Zealand’s Head of Advocacy and Justice, Rebekah Armstrong: 11 May, 2024

A new report from World Vision looking at food prices in 67 countries has found the average cost of basic food items in Aotearoa increased by 56% in 2023 compared to the previous year. This is compared to a 29% decrease in cost in Australia.

Jessica spoke to World Vision New Zealand’s Head of Advocacy and Justice, Rebekah Armstrong, about these findings.

They started off the interview by discussing what basic food items the report looked at.