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#3303687 31-Oct-2024 12:30

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I despise the dairy industry in NZ (not farming). Their argument for our stuff going overseas is that they get more money for it overseas, but how can that be when you can buy NZ cheese in a supermarket in the UK for 30-50% less than buying the same IUY(&#^)$R^)(*$ here.

How much of that is on the supermarkets tho? We know they are screwing us over massivly.

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#3303689 31-Oct-2024 12:39

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How much of that is on the supermarkets tho? We know they are screwing us over massivly.

I am not sure about that. Having said that, I'd struggle to understand how they can get the cheese to the other side of the world, with shipping costs being what they are, and still sell dairy for less than we buy it from supermarkets here.

I'd love to know what a 1KG of cheese is sold to supermarkets here vs to supermarkets in the UK.

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#3303690 31-Oct-2024 12:39

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Where are all the stockists of Old Spice in NZ?

Old Spice is no longer sold in NZ or Australia according to P&G.

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#3303694 31-Oct-2024 13:20

networkn: I'd love to know what a 1KG of cheese is sold to supermarkets here vs to supermarkets in the UK.

UK does not have VAT tax on supermarket food. NZ has GST tax on supermarket food.

I'd guess average supermarket margins in UK are smaller with the larger scale compared to NZ.

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#3303696 31-Oct-2024 13:24

Maybe Kiwis are just a soft touch so everyone screws and scams us.

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#3303788 31-Oct-2024 15:13

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Where are all the stockists of Old Spice in NZ?

Old Spice is no longer sold in NZ or Australia according to P&G.

If you're sorting out your xmas present the Warehouse and Bargain Chemist still sell some Old Spice items probably parallel imported.

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#3303794 31-Oct-2024 15:54

networkn:

richms:

How much of that is on the supermarkets tho? We know they are screwing us over massivly.

I am not sure about that. Having said that, I'd struggle to understand how they can get the cheese to the other side of the world, with shipping costs being what they are, and still sell dairy for less than we buy it from supermarkets here.

I'd love to know what a 1KG of cheese is sold to supermarkets here vs to supermarkets in the UK.

One may find its about transportation costs and economies of scale.

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#3303800 31-Oct-2024 16:24

networkn: Old Spice is no longer sold in NZ or Australia according to P&G.

Given that cask wine is well under a dollar a drink, is there really any need to get into the Old Spice any more?

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#3306754 7-Nov-2024 22:46

If Trump hikes Tarrifs on our exports, by at least 20%, will that mean our local prices will be more attractive and we can expect better local pricing since it wont be as attractive to export?

Seems like a win win. I know if you are an exporter you might feel a bit hard done by, but I am struggling to feel much sympathy given how little care they have shown NZ, esp in dairy.

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#3306755 7-Nov-2024 22:52

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If Trump hikes Tarrifs on our exports, by at least 20%, will that mean our local prices will be more attractive and we can expect better local pricing since it wont be as attractive to export?

Seems like a win win. I know if you are an exporter you might feel a bit hard done by, but I am struggling to feel much sympathy given how little care they have shown NZ, esp in dairy.

Or, local prices are increased to cover the tarrif costs so exporters can still be competitive in the US and still make a profit 🤔

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#3306758 7-Nov-2024 23:44

networkn:

If Trump hikes Tarrifs on our exports, by at least 20%, will that mean our local prices will be more attractive and we can expect better local pricing since it wont be as attractive to export?

Seems like a win win. I know if you are an exporter you might feel a bit hard done by, but I am struggling to feel much sympathy given how little care they have shown NZ, esp in dairy.

Good news! NZ doesn't export any dairy to the US so it won't make a difference.

https://www.stats.govt.nz/news/growth-in-export-markets-for-new-zealand-milk-powder/

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#3306759 7-Nov-2024 23:54

Ok, fair enough but we export sheep and beef, same question applies?

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#3306769 8-Nov-2024 02:07

networkn: Ok, fair enough but we export sheep and beef, same question applies?

It'll just move to another market. The global commodity price is the global price, if they get a couple of percent less it won't flood the local market with cheap meat.