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.
Fuel Crisis
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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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NZ Could Run Out of Diesel in Weeks — And No One Is Ready
New Zealand could run out of diesel within weeks — and if that happens, the fallout may make Covid look like a rehearsal.
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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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Greens stepping up with real political leadership
From transport relief to housing reform, the Greens are putting forward a policy platform that directly targets the crises facing New Zealanders.
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Iran war fuel crisis: the dates Trump and Luxon fear most
The Iran war fuel crisis New Zealand could trigger diesel shortages, inflation and economic shock as global tensions escalate.
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: Why are the poor paying for a war New Zealand didn’t start?
Fuel relief New Zealand debate heats up as low-income whānau bear the cost of rising petrol prices from a war they had no role in.
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Free workshops to help community in fuel crisis – Climate Justice Taranaki
Free climate workshops in Taranaki aim to help communities respond to the fuel crisis and build local resilience.
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Fuel crisis package and the ‘paid work first’ failure
The Government’s fuel crisis package is being criticised for prioritising paid work over need, leaving the poorest families without support.
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Labour vs National crisis response in New Zealand
The contrast between Labour and National’s crisis responses is becoming increasingly clear, from Covid support to today’s cost of living pressures.
