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Pets Over Big Spends | Auckland News

New Zealanders are pouring more cash into pets as spending in the sector rockets 54%, defying a sluggish retail market and revealing a clear shift in priorities — people are buying smarter, smaller, and more often. Amid economic strain, debates swirl over a potential social media ban for under-16s, with tech firms eyeing global precedents, while farmers face looming tax changes and the West Coast shows promising job growth. At the heart of it all: families are choosing where their money matters most — and for many, that’s their furry family members. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…

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