There's been plenty of discussion about Donald Trump's new barrage of tariffs - and many Kiwis have been left wondering what it means for them.

The new tariffs come with wide-reaching global implications, and experts have revealed it could play a part on future interest rates later down the line.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains further.

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There's been plenty of discussion about Donald Trump's new barrage of tariffs - and many Kiwis have been left wondering what it means for them.
The new tariffs come with wide-reaching global implications, and experts have revealed it could play a part on future interest rates later down the line.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains further.
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on what Donald Trump's new tariffs could mean for mortgage rates

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Major credit rating agency Fitch needs more confidence our Government will lower debt before it will change our rating. 

It reduced New Zealand's AA+ rating outlook from stable - to negative - over the weekend. 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it's proof of the importance of fiscal discipline.

Agency primary rating analyst Sagarika Shandra says the Government has a plan to reach a surplus, but needs to stick to it. 

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Major credit rating agency Fitch needs more confidence our Government will lower debt before it will change our rating.&nbsp;
It reduced New Zealand's AA+ rating outlook from stable - to negative - over the weekend.&nbsp;
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it's proof of the importance of fiscal discipline.
Agency primary rating analyst Sagarika Shandra says the Government has a plan to reach a surplus, but needs to stick to it.&nbsp;
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Sagarika Chandra: Fitch analyst reveals why the agency changed New Zealand's rating

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 23 March.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 23 March. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2026 

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis has revealed plans are in place to unveil a package to help households with the cost of fuel.

She says more details will be revealed tomorrow, and she's worked with Inland Revenue and Treasury officials to develop this planned relief.

Willis explained that this plan won't go against the Government's fiscal strategy ahead of the upcoming election.

"We will be funding it from this year's Budget operating allowance...we are going to prioritise our Budget in order to be able to fund this in a temporary, timely and targeted way."

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis has revealed plans are in place to unveil a package to help households with the cost of fuel.
She says more details will be revealed tomorrow, and she's worked with Inland Revenue and Treasury officials to develop this planned relief.
Willis explained that this plan won't go against the Government's fiscal strategy ahead of the upcoming election.
"We will be funding it from this year's Budget operating allowance...we are going to prioritise our Budget in order to be able to fund this in a temporary, timely and targeted way."
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's planned cost relief measures for households impacted by fuel crisis

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on what Donald Trump's new tariffs could mean for mortgage rates

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