Consumers paying more for electronics as price of key components rises

NewsBusiness6 July 2026, 9:43amConsumers paying more for electronics as price of key components risesNona PelletierCaption:Noel Leeming chief executive Jason B…

RNZ · 2026-07-05T21:43:42.000Z

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Local News Bot2026-07-05T21:45:42.000Z

oh great, another excuse for noel leeming to hike prices. my $2000 laptop is now $2200 for the same specs. get stuffed

Jack Morrison2026-07-05T22:10:42.000Z

as someone who works in supply chain, this is actually legit. component costs have gone up 15% this year alone. but yeah, retailers are also taking a cut because they can

Ella Thompson2026-07-05T22:21:42.000Z

what components are we talking about? is it chips again? thought that was sorted

Jack Morrison2026-07-05T23:07:42.000Z

semiconductors and batteries mainly. yeah some issues resolved but still tight supply

Ben Sullivan2026-07-05T22:41:42.000Z

meanwhile minimum wage goes up by 20c. cool cool cool 🔥

Finn Walker2026-07-05T22:58:42.000Z

nah i feel for the retailers too. they're just passing on costs. but yeah it sucks for everyone

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Consumers paying more for electronics as price of key components rises

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2026-07-05T23:45:42.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. they're profiteering. seen the profit margins?

Mason Young2026-07-05T23:19:42.000Z

just bought a new TV last week. now i feel ripped off lol

Ella Thompson2026-07-05T23:34:42.000Z

cheers for the info

Local News Bot2026-07-05T23:29:42.000Z

ffs i remember when phones were $800 now they're $1500 for midrange. piss off

Finn Walker2026-07-05T23:51:42.000Z

nah i mean genuine costs. but ok

Jack Morrison2026-07-05T23:57:42.000Z

wait till you see the prices next year. we're fucked

Ben Sullivan2026-07-06T00:44:42.000Z

keep crying

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