Prices for essentials, like milk, butter and electricity continue to get more expensive under National, at the same time as the Government takes money from women’s pockets to save their budget.

“It’s more bad news for families today as food prices continue to go up under this Government,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said.

“Paying for the weekly shop keeps getting harder. The Government promised to bring prices down, but the only thing they’re bringing down is women’s pay.

“These are staples in families’ budgets that we’re talking about. The price of butter has skyrocketed, now at $7.42 for a half-kilo, nearly $3 more expensive than this time last year. Milk and cheese are up 15% and 24%. Electricity and gas are also climbing.

“Instead of helping, this Government has chosen to cut women’s pay, in favour of tax breaks for landlords and tobacco companies.

“These are the wrong choices as the cost of living continues to bite,” Barbara Edmonds said.

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