The Finance Minister has hinted changes are on the way for the supermarket sector, with a further update due out by the end of August.

Speculation indicates the Government will make an announcement to address the situation.

Nicola Willis says Prime Minister Luxon has confirmed the Government will be making an announcement this quarter.

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The Finance Minister has hinted changes are on the way for the supermarket sector, with a further update due out by the end of August.
Speculation indicates the Government will make an announcement to address the situation.
Nicola Willis says Prime Minister Luxon has confirmed the Government will be making an announcement this quarter.
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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 hints changes to come for supermarket sector

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Sir Keir Starmer has refused to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing concerns.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly called for reinforcements to keep an eye on the waterway after the Middle East conflict led to a spike in oil prices. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Starmer isn't offering to help police the area, but Donald Trump has spoken to other world leaders about the matter.

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Sir Keir Starmer has refused to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing concerns.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly called for reinforcements to keep an eye on the waterway after the Middle East conflict led to a spike in oil prices.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Starmer isn't offering to help police the area, but Donald Trump has spoken to other world leaders about the matter.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Starmer refusing to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 16 March, 2026, we talk to the Retail NZ chief executive about an increase in card spending - will it last?

The boss of Freightways says people are getting a bit 'hysterical' about petrol price rises.

We talk to an entertainment reporter in the US about this year's big Oscar winners.

And on The Huddle, Josie Pagani and Phil O'Reilly on whether Nicola Willis' 1pm press conference brought back any unfortunate memories. 

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 Monday, 16 March, 2026, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/carolyn-young-retail-nz-ceo-on-retail-spending-trending-upward-before-iran-conflict/">we talk to the Retail NZ chief executive about an increase in card spending - will it last?</a>
The boss of Freightways <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/mark-troughear-freightways-ceo-on-the-impacts-of-the-middle-east-crisis-and-fuel-prices/">says people are getting a bit 'hysterical' about petrol price rises.</a>
We talk to an entertainment reporter <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sean-mandell-people-magazine-senior-reporter-recaps-the-2026-oscars/">in the US about this year's big Oscar winners.</a>
And on The Huddle,<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-is-the-government-doing-the-right-thing/"> Josie Pagani and Phil O'Reilly on whether Nicola Willis' 1pm press conference brought back any unfortunate memories.&nbsp;</a>
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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Full Show Podcast: 16 March 2026 

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The Government is considering its options if petrol prices keep rising, but the head of Freightways is warning people not to panic.

The conflict in the Middle East has entered its third week, but the Finance Minister has ruled out measures like reducing the fuel excise.

Freightways CEO Mark Troughear says there's plenty of fuel in the country and more on the way - and there's plenty of supply to keep things going. 

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The Government is considering its options if petrol prices keep rising, but the head of Freightways is warning people not to panic.
The conflict in the Middle East has entered its third week, but the Finance Minister has ruled out measures like reducing the fuel excise.
Freightways CEO Mark Troughear says there's plenty of fuel in the country and more on the way - and there's plenty of supply to keep things going.&nbsp;
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Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the impacts of the Middle East crisis and fuel prices

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hints changes to come for supermarket sector

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