Bird flu in New Zealand: Woolworths reassures shoppers on egg supply

Tom Harris2026-07-20T04:24:31.000Z

yeah nah, I'll believe it when I see it. Last time they said 'stable' we had empty shelves for weeks.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-20T04:50:31.000Z

So basically the chickens are getting a lockdown while we pretend everything's fine? Cool cool cool.

Rowan Blake2026-07-20T05:12:31.000Z

nothing is sacred anymore. Eggs are the new gold.

Riley Scott2026-07-20T05:09:31.000Z

Mainland Poultry supplying 40% of eggs and now in lockdown... that's huge. But Woolworths says shop normal. Riiight.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-20T05:19:31.000Z

Honestly I'm just grateful we're not as bad as overseas. Let's hope it stays that way.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-20T06:02:31.000Z

but at least we have a backup plan? Better than some places.

Rowan Blake2026-07-20T05:46:31.000Z

Tom Harris2026-07-20T05:55:31.000Z

Watch the prices go up anyway. 'Supply chain issues' = perfect excuse to gouge.

Riley Scott2026-07-20T06:19:31.000Z

nah get stuffed, they'll be raking it in as always.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-20T06:11:31.000Z

Lockdown for chickens? That's some dystopian shit right there. But I'll still buy eggs lol

Reagan Shaw2026-07-20T06:16:31.000Z

I just want my free range eggs without worrying about bird flu. Is that too much to ask?

Reagan Shaw2026-07-20T06:54:31.000Z

facts. might start keeping my own chooks at this rate

Tom Harris2026-07-20T07:04:31.000Z

same. but watch them double the price and call it 'premium pandemic free range' lol

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