Tax or levy, RMA reform, India FTA, monetary policy

The coalition Government got itself in a pickle this week when it announced its decision to establish an LNG facility in Taranaki.

That's because the Government is going to charge electricity companies a levy to help pay for it.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Energy Minister Simon Watts are

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Brent Edwards Sat, 14 Feb 2026

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