The Associate Energy Minister says an extra diesel stock is a buffer against worsening conditions.

The Government's inked a deal with Z Energy for another 90 million litres of diesel to be stored at Marsden Point.

It's put up $21.6 million this month.

Shane Jones told Mike Hosking the deal provides a buffer in the event of a logistical problem or a clog in the supply lines.

He says it could come to pass that things will normalise in a much quicker way than the average “armchair critic” believes, but diesel-using Kiwis can feel assured this decision hasn't been made recklessly.

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The Government says there will be downsides to loosening restrictions on heavy vehicles.

Trucking lobby group Transporting New Zealand is calling for weight restrictions to loosen immediately, not just in Phase Two of the fuel response.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government's looking into options they can implement quickly - and they're weighing up the benefits and drawbacks.

"I wouldn't rule out progressing them in Phase One, because actually, what they'll do is reduce the cost of fuel for major diesel users."

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Andrew Fairgray - Chief Business Officer at 2 Degrees

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Duncan Bridgeman - Managing Editor, NZME Business, looks at what it takes to go from stacking shelves to running your own supermarket.

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While most of the world will hold interest rates and wait out the energy shock, Australia and New Zealand are set to lift their rates up.

Both nations are looking to bring down inflation, and the ongoing fuel crisis is set to pose additional economic risks.

HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained why this is the case.

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How to become comfortable with volatile markets. Philip Morgan Rees, General Manager Wealth Management and Advice at Milford

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Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis joins the show for a look at the week ahead in the markets.

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Luxury is slowing down globally — with major brands seeing sales dip as consumers pull back on discretionary spending. But Michael Hill’s CEO says the picture isn’t that simple.

We unpack what’s really driving the downturn, from shifting global demand to rising gold prices — and why “accessible luxury” could still be a winning strategy.

This bite is from our episode ‘Pressure makes diamonds: Michael Hill’.

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