Why is NZ food so expensive

Posted by: Kath

9th Feb 2011 07:24am

How come we have to pay so much for the NZ made produce when Aust doesn't have GST on their home grown products. We should have a lower GST/ No GST on our goods. Making it easier for families to have good health food for there meals and supporting the local producers as well.

scooter

18th Feb 2011 09:37am

Yes I totally agree with you. NZ has so much good produce - fruit/vegetables/dairy etc and it would probably eliminate the obesity rate as well - that would lead to less strain on our health system and probably our justice system!

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