Things are going well for New Zealand’s farmers. Shouldn't everyone else be feeling the benefit?

JUN 16, 202614 MIN
No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds

Things are going well for New Zealand’s farmers. Shouldn't everyone else be feeling the benefit?

JUN 16, 202614 MIN

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<p>The news lately seems to have lots of good stories about how well our farmers are doing. Fonterra's big payout, exports going really well and sheep and beef farmers are seeing a rebound after years of struggle. But there are also stories how some New Zealanders can't afford to buy food like the beef, lamb,  butter and cheese our farmers produce. How come? On this episode of No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds, we'll go behind the headlines on this as well as questions about the NZ Super Fund, gift cards and even wind power.</p><p>In this episode, Susan answers questions about:</p><ul><li>How can the economy be good for one sector but not another?</li><li>What is the NZ Super Fund? What does it do and can that be changed?</li><li>Do all vouchers have an expiry date?</li><li>Do you have to accept a cash offer from their insurer?</li><li>Is your supermarket loyalty card working for you - or for them?</li></ul><p><em>If you have a money question you&#x27;d like Susan to answer, put it in an email or voice memo, then send it to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></em>.</p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions?share=f46edd0a-ae29-4aa9-8175-f36cc425b4ad">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>