Auckland Deal is a start. But will it be strong enough to matter? – Mark Thomas

By New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 19, 2026

OPINION: The agreement still lacks multi-year funding and firm co-investment guarantees.
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File photo: RNZ New Zealand's fuel stocks have dipped across the board according to the latest update, but the government says levels are stable and sufficient.
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