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Oil shock response and when the personal becomes political

ANALYSIS: Nicola Willis says it would be irresponsible of the Government to help every New Zealander facing higher petrol costs.

Brent Edwards Sat, 21 Mar 2026
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Just when the Government and the country thought things were getting better, United States President Donald Trump has again caused economic turmoil

New Zealand’s fledgling recovery is now under threat as petrol prices soar above $3 a litre in response to the ongoing conflict between the US and

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Brent Edwards Sat, 21 Mar 2026
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