NZ’s Foreign Minister Optimistic as He Heads to Washington for Tariff Talks

NZ’s Foreign Minister Optimistic as He Heads to Washington for Tariff Talks

New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters is striking an optimistic tone as he heads to Washington to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss relations between the two countries. President Donald Trump’s intention to introduce across-the-board import tariffs is likely to dominate the discussion. Peters says he will be taking a cautious approach and emphasising New Zealand’s value to the United State…

Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Is NZ Going Broke?

On Money Talks, Simon Angelo joins Paul Brennan to discuss New Zealand’s economic challenges, leadership struggles, and potential opportunities for growth: Simon highlights how declining GDP, weak currency, and expensive housing are fuelling voter frustration, drawing parallels to the UK’s ‘revenge vote’ against the Conservatives. Simon argues that to rebuild wealth, New Zealand needs bold, disruptive leadership and a new industry — potentially…