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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 35 MIN

Why New Zealand can't assume the fuel will keep flowing

from The New Zealand Initiative · host The New Zealand Initiative

In this episode, Oliver speaks with retired Major General John Howard about the escalating Middle East conflict, unpacking the military realities behind the United States' shifting approach and the growing role of global powers like China and Russia. They explore what disruption in the Strait of Hormuz means for energy markets and why New Zealand may be more exposed to fuel and supply shocks than it realises.

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