RNZ · Fri, 27 Mar
Government reveals details of fuel crisis rationing plan - and who will be prioritised
In a system resembling Covid alert levels, Nicola Willis has unveiled what will trigger rationing - and who will be prioritised.
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RNZ · Fri, 27 Mar
In a system resembling Covid alert levels, Nicola Willis has unveiled what will trigger rationing - and who will be prioritised.
RNZ · Fri, 27 Mar
The government has been resistant to cutting the fuel tax in the crisis, wary that doing so would subsidise demand.
RNZ · Thu, 26 Mar
The finance minister will tomorrow be providing information about criteria used to assess when a change in response is required.
RNZ · Fri, 27 Mar
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RNZ · Thu, 26 Mar
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What the feed is saying
@dpdiver.bsky.social
"I don't understand why the govt hasn't already moved to Phase 2 of the fuel crisis plan. All it involves is encouraging fuel saving, and surely it would have been prudent to start that a couple of weeks ago? Nicola seems desperate to do nothing. #nzpol"Read on Bluesky →
@nzheretic.bsky.social
""Minister Shane Jones, responsible for fuel security, said the updates were developed alongside the fuel industry." The one thing that never comes to mind when describing the actions Hon Shane Jones since the election is the word "prudent". Working alongside shouldn't mean subsidising profits #nzpol"Read on Bluesky →
@watershitdown.bsky.social
"Seriously, way too little too late , phase 3 should have started a week into crisis diverting fuel into an emergency stock... Phase 2 means nothing... Just a 'hey guys... can you please ease up..' Nearly 5 weeks in and they're still in consultation... #nzpol"Read on Bluesky →