Government’s Fossil Gas Fairytale Exposed – Russel Norman
The Government spent two years insisting more fossil gas would save us. Now it is underwriting loans to help businesses escape gas dependence. Russel Norman says the fairytale has collapsed.

The Government spent two years insisting more fossil gas would save us. Now it is underwriting loans to help businesses escape gas dependence. Russel Norman says the fairytale has collapsed.

Greenpeace says Luxon’s Government is doubling down on an expensive LNG terminal despite soaring gas prices, climate warnings and evidence renewable energy would cost billions less.

Pacific leaders have declared a fuel emergency as new 350.org research claims fossil fuels are draining households worldwide through hidden subsidies, health costs and climate damage.

Fuel prices explode, storms keep coming, and once again Māori communities are left to fend for themselves. Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joins 1-on-1 in 10 for a hard look at who pays when government planning collapses.

The Greens might finally have the economic vision New Zealand desperately needs. One built around energy independence, lower living costs and resilience. The problem is convincing voters to emotionally cross that political line in Election 2026.

The Greens aren’t just talking climate — they’re saying electrify everything or keep paying for global chaos at the pump and on your power bill.

You’re being asked to fund a $2.7B LNG project — but the Government won’t show you the modelling behind it. So what are they hiding?

Every day, millions leave New Zealand to pay for fossil fuels — and households are picking up the bill. So why aren’t we fixing it?
The Government says LNG must “stack up” — but won’t show the maths. Meanwhile, cheaper renewable options are sitting right there.

From fuel to fisheries to democracy, TOP says New Zealand needs long-term solutions — not short-term fixes.