Labour's finance spokesperson has accused the Government of 'sitting on its hands' amid an economically turbulent week for the world.

Barbara Edmonds has criticised Nicola Willis' response to Donald Trump's tariffs - and accused her of 'complacency' as Kiwis express concerns over their jobs and mortgages.

She says the Government needs to look inward and come up with a solution that benefits New Zealanders.

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Labour's finance spokesperson has accused the Government of 'sitting on its hands' amid an economically turbulent week for the world.
Barbara Edmonds has criticised Nicola Willis' response to Donald Trump's tariffs - and accused her of 'complacency' as Kiwis express concerns over their jobs and mortgages.
She says the Government needs to look inward and come up with a solution that benefits New Zealanders.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

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One of our largest freight companies says the war in Iran's been creating a drag on business - both in higher fuel costs, and lower consumer demand.

Freightways has announced a 13.5 percent rise in annual revenue, and a 17.3 percent rise in annual profit.

CEO Mark Troughear says fuel prices have taken some volume out of their customers.

"People are filling up their vehicles, it's costing them another, $50, $60, $70 per week - and that's money that they're not spending on some of the goods and services they might have otherwise spent it on." 

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One of our largest freight companies says the war in Iran's been creating a drag on business - both in higher fuel costs, and lower consumer demand.
Freightways has announced a 13.5 percent rise in annual revenue, and a 17.3 percent rise in annual profit.
CEO Mark Troughear says fuel prices have taken some volume out of their customers.
"People are filling up their vehicles, it's costing them another, $50, $60, $70 per week - and that's money that they're not spending on some of the goods and services they might have otherwise spent it on."&nbsp;
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Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the company's revenue going up amid fuel conflict headwinds

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Auckland's mayor is signalling interest in partially funding a second Harbour crossing, if it's his preferred option.

The Government's announced a fresh business case in another Waitemata crossing - looking at either a bridge or a tunnel, and funding options including tolling.

It will also consider a bridge over Meola Reef, which Wayne Brown argues is more cost-effective.

He says there has to be a change in how NZTA thinks about things, and that it's better to partially fund something the Council has input in, rather than what he calls 'dumb ideas'.

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Auckland's mayor is signalling interest in partially funding a second Harbour crossing, if it's his preferred option.
The Government's announced a fresh business case in another Waitemata crossing - looking at either a bridge or a tunnel, and funding options including tolling.
It will also consider a bridge over Meola Reef, which Wayne Brown argues is more cost-effective.
He says there has to be a change in how NZTA thinks about things, and that it's better to partially fund something the Council has input in, rather than what he calls 'dumb ideas'.
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Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor on the Government launching a new business case into building a second Harbour crossing

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A major decision lies ahead, as the Government confirms a business case into another Auckland Harbour crossing.

Cabinet's agreed a Crown-led case into the pros and cons of a bridge or tunnel - and will also investigate a Meola Reef crossing option.

The Government's not ruling out tolls, or potential co-investment from Auckland Council.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.

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A major decision lies ahead, as the Government confirms a business case into another Auckland Harbour crossing.
Cabinet's agreed a Crown-led case into the pros and cons of a bridge or tunnel - and will also investigate a Meola Reef crossing option.
The Government's not ruling out tolls, or potential co-investment from Auckland Council.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government announcing a business case into another Auckland Harbour crossing

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Barbara Edmonds: Labour finance spokesperson criticises the Government's handling of Donald Trump's tariffs

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