Life is getting tougher for New Zealanders under National as the cost of basics like milk, eggs, and cheese keeps climbing.

“Christopher Luxon promised to ease the cost of living, instead he’s making it worse,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said.

“Everyday essentials are shooting up in price. Milk is up 13.5 percent in the past year, eggs are up 18.5 percent, and cheese has skyrocketed by 30 percent. Families simply can’t keep up.

“National’s failure to act shows how out of touch Christopher Luxon is.

“And it’s not just food. Electricity and gas costs are rising too, putting real pressure on households and businesses alike.

“Record numbers of New Zealanders are packing up and leaving, and the spiralling cost of living is a big reason why. It’s a clear vote of no confidence in Christopher Luxon’s government.

“New Zealand cannot afford another three years of National. Labour will take real action to bring down the cost of living,” Barbara Edmonds said.