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Why is Butter so expensive in New Zealand?

February 22, 202600:40
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There was a clip on one news.
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>> Is $8 too much to pay for a block of
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butter?
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>> Let me talk to Minister Willis.
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>> Are you ripping Kiwis off when it comes
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to butter?
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>> The political reporter Mikey Sherman,
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she said chasing you down the street
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fair go style, asking you if you're
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robbing New Zealanders for the price of
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butter. Were you fuming when you got to
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your destination?
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>> Disappointed more than anything.
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Clearly, I had some information that I
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needed to share. But at the same time,
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the finance minister had invited me down
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to talk about the price of butter is
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what was the topic of the day. I wanted
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to have that conversation and be
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respectful cuz she asked for the
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meeting. She gave me a lot of support in
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our farmer base. You know, a lot of
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emails and texts from farmers that
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evening saying, "This is disgraceful and
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this is what New Zealand media has come
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to." At the end of the day, that's the
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job that I've got and I just sort of run
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with them. But as I say, disappointed
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more than

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation takes a deep dive into the world of politics and media, centering around the controversial price of butter in New Zealand. The guest, a farmer, shares their experience of being pursued by a reporter, capturing the tension between media scrutiny and the realities of agricultural life. The emotional weight of the discussion reveals the frustrations of farmers who feel misrepresented and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing market. Listeners are treated to a blend of humor and seriousness as the farmer navigates the complexities of their role while addressing the public's concerns. This episode is not just about butter; it's a reflection on the broader implications of media narratives and the importance of respectful dialogue in addressing critical issues.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Price of Butter Debate
    A political reporter confronts a minister about rising butter prices, sparking a heated discussion.
    “Are you ripping Kiwis off when it comes to butter?”
    @ 00m 06s
    February 22, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Media Confrontation00:08
  • Political Disappointment00:15
  • Farmer Support00:30