Food price-gouging complaints to Govt's 'Price Watch' inbox continue to rise
Most complaints relate to food staples, such as flour, bread and meat.
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Countdown gives priority to over 70s and 'vulnerable customers'
Customers can apply who are classified as most at risk or vulnerable by the Government.
Emergency services, medical staff get priority at supermarkets
"We're proud to be able to do our bit to make their lives easier."
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Supermarkets across New Zealand have come together asking for calm amid the outbreak.
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New World customers enraged after supermarket runs out of Spiegelau glasses
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New World warns customers about 'free groceries' scam
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Pak'nSave Manukau staff are working in-store at least 22 hours per day, sheesh!