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Diesel Deal Coalition Performance

1 items · 1 aliases · peaked week of 26 Apr 2026 · first seen 2 May 2026

A podcast reflection on recent global and domestic events, highlighting the diplomatic success of King Charles' visit, coalition governance on key issues like the diesel deal, political tensions around New Zealand First, and broader global shocks including oil market volatility,

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  • I guess election year I get national bleeding support to New Zealand first, but someone, if they are not careful, is going to say one thing, do one thing a little bit edgier than might have been expected, and it's all going to hit the fan. The diesel deal, 8. You see, another reminder that when Peters isn't stirring, the coalition actually has handled real issues pretty damn well. India. Dear nine. What I said a moment ago, New Zealand first doesn't like it, more for them. And if TA will benefit this country long after the race baiting of an election campaign has come and gone. The UAE seven out of OPEC. Shock was the word used this week and the world will be better off for it. Saudi Arabia four out of live. Proof that the PGA wasn't actually broken. The straight two.
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mike-hosking-breakfast Government / N-A

coalition handling real issues effectively

Mark the Week: King Charles' visit was a tour de force by any standard
30 Apr
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