The Finance Minister says South Korea and Singapore will continue to export fuel, as concern rises over continuity of supply. 

The Government says they'll now give twice-weekly stock updates - as the war in Iran pressures global oil prices. 

Nicola Willis says South Korea's limiting orders to 2025 levels,  but New Zealand has a strong relationship with Singapore. 

"Including an agreement that we will prioritise them in areas of critical shortage, particularly food, and they'll prioritise us in the areas of critical shortage, particularly fuel."

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The Finance Minister says South Korea and Singapore will continue to export fuel, as concern rises over continuity of supply.&nbsp;
The Government says they'll now give twice-weekly stock updates - as the war in Iran pressures global oil prices.&nbsp;
Nicola Willis says South Korea's limiting orders to 2025 levels,&nbsp; but New Zealand has a strong relationship with Singapore.&nbsp;
"Including an agreement that we will prioritise them in areas of critical shortage, particularly food, and they'll prioritise us in the areas of critical shortage, particularly fuel."
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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.

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses fuel supply concerns as Middle East conflict continues

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Originair says it's already had to reduce flights between Westport and Wellington - and the route's now set to be axed by May. Do we think this is the right move? Should we try to fund it?

The Government says it's working to find a solution as the Middle East conflict looks to impact fuel supplies and make prices go up. What do we make of this? Why has the Government's tone changed? 

Stats NZ data out today has GDP rising 0.2 percent in the December quarter and 0.9 percent in the September quarter, after contracting in the three months to June. This isn't what economists were hoping for - do we think things will get better? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Originair says it's already had to reduce flights between Westport and Wellington - and the route's now set to be axed by May. Do we think this is the right move? Should we try to fund it?
The Government says it's working to find a solution as the Middle East conflict looks to impact fuel supplies and make prices go up. What do we make of this? Why has the Government's tone changed?&nbsp;
Stats NZ data out today has GDP rising 0.2 percent in the December quarter and 0.9 percent in the September quarter, after contracting in the three months to June. This isn't what economists were hoping for - do we think things will get better?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Do we need to give Originair more funding?

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The Wattie's restructure is likely to have a significant economic impact, where more people could be affected by the shutdown. 

Heinz Wattie's has proposed closing manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and a Hastings packing facility - impacting about 350 jobs. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained how the farmers and growers could be affected by this change. 

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The Wattie's restructure is likely to have a significant economic impact, where more people could be affected by the shutdown.&nbsp;
Heinz Wattie's has proposed closing manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and a Hastings packing facility - impacting about 350 jobs.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained how the farmers and growers could be affected by this change.&nbsp;
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host explains the impact the Wattie’s closure could have on farmers

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19 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 Thursday 19 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: 19 March 2026 

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses fuel supply concerns as Middle East conflict continues

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