How much does it really cost to raise a family in New Zealand today?  The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja, opened the phones and asked listeners to share their lived experiences of managing household expenses as a family of four. From groceries, rent and mortgages to fuel, childcare, power bills and everyday sacrifices — this candid conversation reveals the pressure many families are under right now. Honest stories, real numbers, and voices from across the country paint a powerful picture of life in New Zealand during the cost-of-living crunch. 

How much does it really cost to raise a family in New Zealand today?&nbsp; The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja, opened the phones and asked listeners to share their lived experiences of managing household expenses as a family of four. From groceries, rent and mortgages to fuel, childcare, power bills and everyday sacrifices &mdash; this candid conversation reveals the pressure many families are under right now. Honest stories, real numbers, and voices from across the country paint a powerful picture of life in New Zealand during the cost-of-living crunch.&nbsp;

Catch up all the fun and bits from The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja. Wake up and embrace the day with Vijay & Pooja and get served what you love on weekdays 6 - 10 am.

Catch up all the fun and bits from The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja. Wake up and embrace the day with Vijay &amp; Pooja and get served what you love on weekdays 6 - 10 am.