NZ Fuel Crisis & Climate Storms: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on Māori Communities Under Pressure

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joins this week’s 1-on-1 in 10 to break down the escalating cost-of-living crisis, the fuel price surge, and the growing impact of climate-driven storms on Māori communities across Aotearoa.

From marae-led emergency response to the failure of central government planning, Ngarewa-Packer outlines why local resilience continues to outperform national leadership — and why that gap is becoming dangerous as crises compound.

With fuel prices surging beyond $3.40, inflation pressures mounting, and global instability threatening supply chains, the conversation turns to who this economy is actually serving — and why the most vulnerable communities are being hit hardest.

This interview also explores:

The frontline role of marae during extreme weather events
Why climate change disproportionately impacts indigenous communities
The reality of the fuel crisis for working whānau
Renewable energy solutions and community-led resilience
New Zealand’s role on the international stage during global conflict

As economic pressure, climate disruption, and geopolitical instability converge, this is a critical discussion on leadership, priorities, and the future of Aotearoa.