EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 5 MIN
Rising fuel prices has Northlanders putting things on tick
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There's concern Northland families already using buy-now-pay-later services for essentials like food and petrol will be forced further into debt with rising fuel prices and the ongoing cost of living crunch. Nga Taonga o Kaikohe works with whanau in financial hardship in Kaikohe, Hokianga and beyond. It says many are rural and rely heavily on cars to get around, including to essential health appointments. Nga Taonga o Kaikohe founder and director Megan Hepi spoke with Lisa Owen
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There's concern Northland families already using buy-now-pay-later services for essentials like food and petrol will be forced further into debt with rising fuel prices and the ongoing cost of living crunch. Nga Taonga o Kaikohe works with whanau in financial hardship in Kaikohe, Hokianga and beyond. It says many are rural and rely heavily on cars to get around, including to essential health appointments. Nga Taonga o Kaikohe founder and director Megan Hepi spoke with Lisa Owen
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Rising fuel prices has Northlanders putting things on tick
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