Another Chris Bishop backdown on urban intensification is another punch in Auckland’s face
Auckland is told to grow — then blocked when it tries. Another housing cut, another reminder of who really holds the power.
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Mileage increase is not enough – Labour
When the people who care for others can’t afford the petrol to get there, something’s broken.
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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.
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Ngarewa-Packer Demands Jones Come Clean On Fuel Supply – Te Pati Māori
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.
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Trust in Government Collapses as NZ Faces Election Shift
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.
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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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ACT Thinks Booze Will Fix the Economy
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?
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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.
