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Politics Central

Politics Central

By: Newstalk ZB
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Newstalk ZB serves up what you need to know, on all things politics at home, and abroad. The show reviews, previews, analyses and challenges the biggest political issues of the week, with all the big players.2026 Newstalk ZB Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Liam Hehir: NZ First in solid position ahead of election

    Liam Hehir: NZ First in solid position ahead of election
    Mar 22 2026

    Winston Peters has delivered NZ First's State of the Nation address - the final one ahead of the looming election.

    Peters also announced a National Energy Strategy that would break up power companies, no longer allowing them to control both power and the price.

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    13 mins
  • Kelly Eckhold: We have to look at the fuel situation "day by day"

    Kelly Eckhold: We have to look at the fuel situation "day by day"
    Mar 15 2026

    New Zealand has just over 50 days worth of petrol, and a week less of diesel, while the war in Iran wages on.

    The closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to impact the global oil supply, and the countries we generally import oil from are considering closing up shop on exports to ensure their own security.

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    9 mins
  • Shane Jones: ComCom "need to get to the bottom" of Gull fuel shortage

    Shane Jones: ComCom "need to get to the bottom" of Gull fuel shortage
    Mar 15 2026

    Prices are up at the pump, auto shops are selling out of jerry cans, and we've seen the reports of thousand litre IBC tanks being filled up at BP.

    It's raised the question around whether the closure of Marsden Point has been more harmful to New Zealand's fuel security that we had initially realised.

    New Zealand would still be reliant on imports to meet fuel needs, but having the ability to import crude oil rather than just refined oil would likely lift the pressure.

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    17 mins
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