Labour leader Chris Hipkins doesn't think the public much cares about which companies would be in the party's Future Fund. 

It won't be revealing key details - including the cost to the Crown and which state assets would go into it - until after voters go to the polls.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacked the reactions to this announcement.

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins doesn't think the public much cares about which companies would be in the party's Future Fund.&nbsp;
It won't be revealing key details - including the cost to the Crown and which state assets would go into it - until after voters go to the polls.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacked the reactions to this announcement.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the reactions to Labour's lack of info on the Future Fund policy

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The UK Government has loosened strict sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries as prices rise. 

The effective blockade of the key Strait of Hormuz has continued to generate supply chain concerns, and jet fuel and pump prices are getting higher - with no hope for change in sight.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says experts are predicting fuel prices will go higher in the next few weeks.

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The UK Government has loosened strict sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries as prices rise.&nbsp;
The effective blockade of the key Strait of Hormuz has continued to generate supply chain concerns, and jet fuel and pump prices are getting higher - with no hope for change in sight.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says experts are predicting fuel prices will go higher in the next few weeks.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK loosening Russian oil sanctions amid fuel crisis

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 20 May, 2026, we ask Regulation Minister David Seymour if 267 regulators in New Zealand is too many.

Christchurch Airport chief executive Justin Watson tells us if it's landed three more Air New Zealand international flights because Auckland Airport is charging too much.

In an exclusive interview, we hear why new Breakers coach Gordon Herbert was attracted to the NBL.

And on The Huddle, Jack Tame and Maurice Williamson tell us why they want more detail on plans to slash public servants.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 20 May, 2026,<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/david-seymour-regulation-minister-calls-for-consolidation-after-267-different-regulators-discovered-in-new-report/"> we ask Regulation Minister David Seymour if 267 regulators in New Zealand is too many.</a>
Christchurch Airport chief executive Justin Watson <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/justin-watson-christchurch-airport-chief-executive-on-the-new-non-stop-international-flights-announced-from-christchurch/">tells us if it's landed three more Air New Zealand international flights because Auckland Airport is charging too much.</a>
In an exclusive interview, we hear why new <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/gordon-herbert-new-breakers-coach-reveals-what-he-can-bring-to-the-role/">Breakers coach Gordon Herbert was attracted to the NBL.</a>
And on The Huddle,<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-can-ai-really-benefit-the-public-service-sector/"> Jack Tame and Maurice Williamson tell us why they want more detail on plans to slash public servants.</a>
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Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2026 

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The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to bond yields and interest rates going up all over the world, and it's prompted concerns among experts.

This will impact Kiwis as well, as many KiwiSaver portfolios have taken a hit as a result.

Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further.

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The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to bond yields and interest rates going up all over the world, and it's prompted concerns among experts.
This will impact Kiwis as well, as many KiwiSaver portfolios have taken a hit as a result.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further.
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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on bond yields and interest rates going up

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the reactions to Labour's lack of info on the Future Fund policy

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