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'Simple things make it really difficult': Why pensioner households have had fastest inflation

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'Simple things make it really difficult': Why pensioner households have had fastest inflation
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New Zealand data shows that pensioner households are experiencing the highest inflation rates, driven largely by rising costs for electricity, rates, and petrol. Many retirees on fixed incomes are struggling to maintain their standard of living as essential costs continue to climb.

Whangārei pensioner Bruce Tebbutt says he's noticed the price of everything increasing recently.

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