A deal was reached at COP30 this weekend, boosting finance for poor nations coping with global warming - but there was no mention of fossil fuels.

83 countries signed a roadmap that would push for the end of fossil fuels, but New Zealand was one of the only countries not to sign. 

The opposition has spoken out, saying the move has made us look foolish on the world stage. 

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A deal was reached at COP30 this weekend, boosting finance for poor nations coping with global warming - but there was no mention of fossil fuels.
83 countries signed a roadmap that would push for the end of fossil fuels, but New Zealand was one of the only countries not to sign.&nbsp;
The opposition has spoken out, saying the move has made us look foolish on the world stage.&nbsp;
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This year's international politics have been unstable to say the least.Trump's Tariffs, Gaza, Ukraine and the Epstein Files have been gifts that keep giving...or not.

But closer to home we've managed to dodge declarations of war. However, there's still lots to reflect on and discuss.

Former Speaker of the House Sir Lockwood Smith and Auckland Councilman Richard Hills join Tim Beveridge to wrap the year's politics, and give an insight into what to expect next year. 

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This year's international politics have been unstable to say the least.Trump's Tariffs, Gaza, Ukraine and the Epstein Files have been gifts that keep giving...or not.
But closer to home we've managed to dodge declarations of war. However, there's still lots to reflect on and discuss.
Former Speaker of the House Sir Lockwood Smith and Auckland Councilman Richard Hills join Tim Beveridge to wrap the year's politics, and give an insight into what to expect next year.&nbsp;
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Lockwood Smith and Richard Hills: Wrapping the year of Politics

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Nato chief Mark Rutte warns Western allies to prepare for war with Russia. 

He said that within the next five years, Nato countries will need to be prepared for a scale of war that hasn't been seen since our grandparents or great-grandparents. 

Donald Trump is due to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy shortly regarding a peace deal. 

And the U.S. is keeping very busy as they've also seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela this week. 

The tanker went off course two days after its departure, listed to head for a Cuban port but rather off-loading part of its load to another ship before heading toward Asia. 

It was seized shortly after this. 

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Nato chief Mark Rutte warns Western allies to prepare for war with Russia.&nbsp;
He said that within the next five years, Nato countries will need to be prepared for a scale of war that hasn't been seen since our grandparents or great-grandparents.&nbsp;
Donald Trump is due to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy shortly regarding a peace deal.&nbsp;
And the U.S. is keeping very busy as they've also seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela this week.&nbsp;
The tanker went off course two days after its departure, listed to head for a Cuban port but rather off-loading part of its load to another ship before heading toward Asia.&nbsp;
It was seized shortly after this.&nbsp;
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Jonathan Kearsley: Nato's strength depends on United States

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It's been a week of back and forth for the Taxpayers' Union and the Finance Minister. 

Nicola Willis has challenged Union chair and former finance minister Ruth Richardson to a debate, which was met with a sweet treat sent to Nicola and media. 

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It's been a week of back and forth for the Taxpayers' Union and the Finance Minister.&nbsp;
Nicola Willis has challenged Union chair and former finance minister Ruth Richardson to a debate, which was met with a sweet treat sent to Nicola and media.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

Nicola Willis: "I will stand up for myself" against Taxpayers' Union

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Simon Watts: New Zealand on the right path for climate change

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