(13-08-2023, 12:07 PM)Olive Wrote:(13-08-2023, 12:02 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: The reality is, cheaper fruit and veg would boost purchasing, which would be good for a lot of people, and their health. That would be reflected in health costs for the state...
It's a no brainer really.
Sadly, I think SueDonim is right. It is already cheaper to buy fresh ingredients and cook them, but vast numbers of shoppers go for processed food because it is easier/they can't cook and don't want to learn/they have a taste for over-salted over-sweetened junk food.
And that is an education issue, not a cost one. It's like the idiots who buy bottled water instead of a filter system. Some people will just not be changed. But lots will, especially if we educate, starting in schools. And the trend towards plant based foods is not going away...
(13-08-2023, 12:45 PM)Wainuiguy Wrote:Can't answer that, rarely buy bags of spuds. Occasionally buy a single one, but really I prefer kumara...(13-08-2023, 12:02 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: The reality is, cheaper fruit and veg would boost purchasing, which would be good for a lot of people, and their health. That would be reflected in health costs for the state...
It's a no brainer really.
So if it is such a "no brainer" why are almost all tax experts saying it shouldn't happen and will have virtually no impact on the day to day cost of fresh fruit and veges?
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(13-08-2023, 12:09 PM)Kenj Wrote: Say you go into a supermarket and buy a bag of spuds at $4.99. During the next week the law takes effect and GST is taken off veges. You go into the same shop and buy another bag of spuds.
Assuming all things are equal.... Spuds from same farm/crop/supplier.
What do you reckon you will pay for them? Real world replies only please.
Because of heavy rain and reduced supply- $6.99.