Hipkins Draws Line on Streaming Tax | Auckland News

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is standing firm against pressure from smaller parties to adopt a streaming tax, vowing he won’t be forced into policies that don’t align with his platform — even as coalition talks loom. Meanwhile, the long-awaited second harbour crossing in Auckland remains stuck in planning purgatory, with decades of delays frustrating locals. Amid these big-ticket infrastructure debates, Kiwis are also grappling with soaring energy costs — a daily struggle that’s reshaping priorities across the country. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/208ef7bc0311e455