Economy
Budget 2026 targets fuel costs, infrastructure and cyber security
Infrastructure spending is led by a $1.773 billion commitment to the Cambridge to Piarere Road of National Significance.
June 1, 2026
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May 25, 2026
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Just 7 of 147 food items cheaper than a decade ago as economists warn worse is coming
Egg prices rose 151 per cent over the decade.
May 20, 2026
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Fuel squeeze sparks protest push as government prepares rationing plan
“Unfortunately, yes it would mean prices going higher…”
May 14, 2026
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‘Rubbish’: Luxon dismisses OECD warning as government keeps LNG plan alive
“We are very interested in it.”
May 14, 2026
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Fuel stocks fall enough to trigger review, but government says none needed
“Officials have advised Ministers that a review of the phase levels is not necessary given stocks remain within normal ranges…”
May 7, 2026
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Maersk lifts freight charges 27% as Iran war drives fuel costs
“Unprecedented cost environment.”
May 5, 2026
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Fuel relief fades as priority list remains unclear
We need certainty around this… people need to plan.”
May 2, 2026
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India FTA puts CBDCs and digital payments on the table
New Zealand has agreed to make transfers to India happen “in real time”.
May 2, 2026
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Nine days of diesel shows how exposed NZ remains to global fuel shocks
Resources Minister Shane Jones said Channel Infrastructure was working quickly to prepare a storage tank, backed by up to $21.6 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund.
April 29, 2026
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