Greens Call For Urgent Inquiry Into Food Factory Closures
We’re losing the factories that process our food — and no one’s explaining why. The Greens want answers before New Zealand’s food security quietly slips away.

We’re losing the factories that process our food — and no one’s explaining why. The Greens want answers before New Zealand’s food security quietly slips away.

Fuel is up. Answers are down. Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is forcing the Government to show what it actually knows about New Zealand’s fuel supply — and when it knew it.

New data reveals a sharp decline in trust across New Zealand — with youth disengaging, social divisions deepening, and the upcoming election set to be shaped by more than policy.

As fuel shortages loom, Te Pati Māori warns the Government’s response plan leaves whānau to carry the burden without meaningful support.

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.

Waatea’s weekend political podcast breaks down the biggest Election 2026 issues — from fuel costs to Māori media and political power plays.
As hardship grows across New Zealand, ACT’s push to make alcohol easier to access raises a serious question — is this economic policy, or political distraction?

Labour says the Government’s fuel plan is a start — but key questions remain about costs, support and what comes next.

From transport relief to housing reform, the Greens are putting forward a policy platform that directly targets the crises facing New Zealanders.

As fuel and food costs rise, Mana Mokopuna is warning that the children with the greatest needs are still being left out of Government support.