How much does it really cost to raise a family in New Zealand today? The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja, opened the phones and asked listeners to share their lived experiences of managing household expenses as a family of four. From groceries, rent and mortgages to fuel, childcare, power bills and everyday sacrifices — this candid conversation reveals the pressure many families are under right now. Honest stories, real numbers, and voices from across the country paint a powerful picture of life in New Zealand during the cost-of-living crunch.

Are Indians in New Zealand truly united — or quietly divided along language, region, religion, and migration pathways?

On The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja on Humm, a powerful on-air discussion opened up a question many think about but rarely say out loud: are Indians segmented into small ethnic bubbles, and does that fragmentation weaken our collective voice? Listeners called in with raw, honest experiences of community pride, invisible walls, and missed opportunities for unity.

This podcast episode captures those listener voices and explores a deeper truth: when it comes to representation, advocacy, and influence in New Zealand, are Indians speaking together or talking past each other? It’s a conversation about identity, belonging, power, and what it would really take for one of the country’s fastest-growing communities to be heard — not as many groups, but as one.

Uniforms, stationery, fees — the list keeps growing, and for many families, back-to-school time comes with real financial pressure.

In this episode of Humm’s The Breakfast Show with Vijay and Pooja, we revisit our on-air discussion on the rising cost of sending children to school in New Zealand. We talk about uniforms, stationery, and other common expenses, and highlight what the Commerce Commission says about fairness and competition, including concerns around exclusive supply arrangements.

A timely and informative listen for parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in how school-related costs affect Kiwi households.