The squeezed middle | a report for Utilities Disputes Limited (UDL)

With rising costs of living, much has been made of the “squeezed middle” and how “squeezed middle” New Zealanders are finding it difficult to make ends meet. Existing research commissioned by Utilities Disputes (UDL) has been able to gather insights about those who are more financially vulnerable and are experiencing hardship. But less is known about who the “squeezed middle” are, to what extent they encounter issues with their utilities, and how they set out to resolve these issues. This MartinJenkins report explores these issues.