The ongoing Middle East conflict has seen Australia business confidence hit lows not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic.

The US has today moved to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, and the supply shock is likely to hit households hard, according to experts.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further.

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The ongoing Middle East conflict has seen Australia business confidence hit lows not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The US has today moved to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, and the supply shock is likely to hit households hard, according to experts.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further.
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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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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australian business confidence dropping to Covid-era low

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Former US president Barack Obama has revealed Queen Elizabeth II didn't approve of the Brexit referendum.

The new book, The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History, revealed that the late monarch questioned why a major political decision would be left to a public vote.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says the Queen also voiced concerns with Donald Trump's presidency.

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Former US president Barack Obama has revealed Queen Elizabeth II didn't approve of the Brexit referendum.
The new book, The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History, revealed that the late monarch questioned why a major political decision would be left to a public vote.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the Queen also voiced concerns with Donald Trump's presidency.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Queen Elizabeth II voicing disapproval with Brexit referendum

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Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

More people are planning to boycott road user charges as the Middle East conflict continues and fuel prices go up. Do we think this will become a serious movement? 

There's warning an OCR hike could come as soon as next month, with the Strait of Hormuz blockade generating concerns. How worried should we be? 

After 30 years, the Crusaders will be ditching the matchday horses ahead of the big stadium move. How gutting is this? What could replace the horses?

Trump's feud with Pope Leo continues - whose side are we on?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
More people are planning to boycott road user charges as the Middle East conflict continues and fuel prices go up. Do we think this will become a serious movement?&nbsp;
There's warning an OCR hike could come as soon as next month, with the Strait of Hormuz blockade generating concerns. How worried should we be?&nbsp;
After 30 years, the Crusaders will be ditching the matchday horses ahead of the big stadium move. How gutting is this? What could replace the horses?
Trump's feud with Pope Leo continues - whose side are we on?
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The Huddle: What could the Crusaders replace the horses with?

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 14 April, 2026, a leading economist warns interest rates could go up as early as next month.

We talk to a religious expert about how insulting it is to see Donald Trump depicted as Jesus.

Why there's no room for the Crusaders' horses at Christchurch's new stadium.

And on The Huddle, Carmen Parahi and Tim Wilson come up with alternatives to the horses.

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 Tuesday, 14 April, 2026, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/kelly-eckhold-westpac-chief-economist-on-the-bank-forecasting-an-ocr-increase-for-september/">a leading economist warns interest rates could go up as early as next month.</a>
We talk to a <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/peter-lineham-massey-university-emeritus-professor-of-religion-on-donald-trumps-spat-with-pope-leo/">religious expert about how insulting it is to see Donald Trump depicted as Jesus.</a>
Why there's no room for the <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/caroline-harvie-teare-venues-otautahi-chief-executive-on-the-crusaders-matchday-horses-being-retired-from-the-one-nz-stadium/">Crusaders' horses at Christchurch's new stadium.</a>
And on The Huddle,<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-what-could-the-crusaders-replace-the-horses-with/"> Carmen Parahi and Tim Wilson come up with alternatives to the horses.</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: 14 April 2026 

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australian business confidence dropping to Covid-era low

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