350 Jobs Lost as Wattie’s Confirms Factory Closures
Hundreds of workers face redundancy as Heinz Wattie’s confirms factory closures, in what unions warn is part of a growing manufacturing crisis.
Author: The Daily Blog
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Alliance Backs Protest Against ‘Move On’ Laws
The Alliance Party is backing protests against “Move On” laws, arguing they deepen homelessness and calling for a return to state-led housing solutions.
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Fuel Alert Plan Leaves Whānau To Fend For Themselves
As fuel shortages loom, Te Pati Māori warns the Government’s response plan leaves whānau to carry the burden without meaningful support.
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Marama Davidson on Fuel Shock, Iran War and the Cost of Living
As fuel prices rise and the Iran war drives new economic pressure, Marama Davidson joins Martyn Bradbury to talk cost of living, poverty, inequality and what real relief could look like.
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Te Kaupapa Election 2026 weekend political podcast: with Labour Party MP – Arena Williams + Green MP – Kahurangi Carter
Waatea’s weekend political podcast breaks down the biggest Election 2026 issues — from fuel costs to Māori media and political power plays.
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Political Caption Competition
National Party Leadership in practice
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In Occupied Palestine – 25 March 2026
08:00, 25 March 2026 until 08:00, 26 March 2026 Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing death, injury and sickness In Gaza during…
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Stanford gets A for spin, F for substance – Labour
Labour says Erica Stanford’s education plan is more spin than substance — and warns students could pay the price.
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Fuel Plan Welcome, But Questions Remain for Kiwis – Labour
Labour says the Government’s fuel plan is a start — but key questions remain about costs, support and what comes next.
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Green Party announces plan to end homelessness & fix housing crisis
The Greens say homelessness can be ended — and they’ve unveiled a plan to fix renters’ rights and housing affordability in NZ.
