Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.

We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️

We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?

Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.

Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕

• I avoid spending money on coffee
• I still indulge at my local cafe
• Irrelevant - coffee is not for me

Vote View Results

• 33.3% I avoid spending money on coffee
  33.3% Complete
• 33.3% I still indulge at my local cafe
  33.3% Complete
• 33.3% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
  33.3% Complete

3 votes

Tomtits 1658-1

Paul from Levin

We're a couple!

Chaffinch 0782

Paul from Levin

Chaffinch, fronting up!