NZ's economy took 'developed world's biggest hit'

[Oh_hunnihunni]

Well, if it did I have to say I didn't really notice it, beyond a few grocery price rises - which were covered by the raise we got in our Super. I still managed a little savings account, paid my bills on time, kept the roof over my head and frittered a bit away on fun stuff.

But I guess that is the beauty of a guaranteed liveable income, affordable rent in a small but well maintained home, and subsidised medical care in an almost free health system. I wish everyone had those real luxuries.