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Food Insecurity Soars: 25% of Kiwi Families Struggle

9/9/2025

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Story summary

Over 25% of New Zealand households with children face food insecurity, the highest rate in a decade.
Financial pressures and a focus on food exports exacerbate the crisis, according to food security manager Sonya Cameron.
Proposed solutions include a national food strategy, local food systems, and free school lunches.
In Australia, 1.3 million households experienced food insecurity in 2023, driven by rising living costs.
Single parents and Indigenous households report the highest rates of food insecurity.

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Story summary

Over 25% of New Zealand households with children face food insecurity, the highest rate in a decade.
Financial pressures and a focus on food exports exacerbate the crisis, according to food security manager Sonya Cameron.
Proposed solutions include a national food strategy, local food systems, and free school lunches.
In Australia, 1.3 million households experienced food insecurity in 2023, driven by rising living costs.
Single parents and Indigenous households report the highest rates of food insecurity.