In New Zealand, the rising price of everyday items is sobering: bread costs 64% more than three years ago, butter is up 57% and electricity 27%. Hikes like these are causing politicians across the spectrum to propose radical market interventions to improve competition and lower costs ahead of ne...
Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-22/new-zealand-cost-crisis-drives-election-vows-to-rein-in-business)