"Everything is on the up but income is not going up in the same way - there is a deficit," Evans said.
The relentless battle to cover housing and food costs is now harming Evans' mental health. The sacrifices she makes - particularly in nutrition also create "a downward spiral", she added. "It is on my mind all day, every day: how can we survive like this?"
Evans is one of a growing number of New Zealanders making hard choices as they struggle to make ends meet. Inflation is at its highest in 30 years, with annual food inflation at 6.8%, and at 10% for fruit and vegetables. Ipsos polling in June showed rising living costs have superseded Covid as the most pressing issue on New Zealanders' minds.
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