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New Zealand CPI components to include pet ownership
Published Thu, Oct 9, 2014 · 09:50 PM
Wellington
DOG walking may be a more popular form of exercise in New Zealand than playing squash or tennis, if the review of the country's consumer price index (CPI) is a guide.
The cost of buying a kitten or adopting a dog are among 15 new items added to the inflation gau…
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