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    Our Consumer watchdog says price hiking during the COVID-19 lockdown is simply not on

    Our Consumer watchdog says price hiking during the COVID-19 lockdown is simply not on


    Some customers claim supermarkets are charging more for products at the moment.

    Jessica Wilson from Consumer NZ says that would be price gouging.

    Her advice is to call the retailer out, and send Consumer a picture so they can look into it.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    Law and Order:
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