Business confidence collapse – This Government will be roasted once fuel gridlock hits NZ Economy
The warning signs are flashing — collapsing confidence, rising costs, and a government with no plan. This isn’t stabilising. It’s building.

The warning signs are flashing — collapsing confidence, rising costs, and a government with no plan. This isn’t stabilising. It’s building.
The Government says LNG must “stack up” — but won’t show the maths. Meanwhile, cheaper renewable options are sitting right there.

Build The Nation says politicians are targeting the wrong problem. Instead of tinkering with mining royalties, Richard McIntosh argues New Zealand should crack down on offshore profit-shifting and force multinationals to finally pay their fair share.

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.

Food insecurity is rising sharply in New Zealand, with foodbank demand surging despite the country producing enough to feed 40 million people.

As oil supply tightens, NZ faces a fuel crisis. Why free public transport and rationing may be unavoidable after Trump’s Iran escalation.

Is the Government misleading New Zealand about the Iran war and fuel security? Rising tensions could trigger a major fuel crisis.

New Zealand’s renewable grid and EV uptake mean it’s far better placed than the 1970s — and even Australia — to weather the Iran war oil shock

Economists predicted growth — reality delivered 0.2%. Here’s why the NZ economy isn’t recovering the way they claim.

How the Marsden Point refinery closure left NZ exposed as the Iran war drives petrol past $3/litre. What went wrong—and what comes next.