Kiwis cutting back on discretionary spending as cost of living bites
New Zealanders are scaling back on non-essentials like haircuts and takeaways as economic pressures mount.
Households are making visible cutbacks on discretionary spending amid cost of living pressures. Signs include skipping haircuts, reducing takeaway purchases, and trimming other regular expenses. These consumer behaviour shifts reveal the squeeze Kiwis are experiencing beyond headline economic data.
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Haircuts ditched, takeaways stripped back: The little signs Kiwis are feeling the squeeze
Forget the economic indicators – sometimes it’s the missing jalapeños, delayed car service or shopping list at the bakery that gives the game away.