#hipkins — Public Fediverse posts

Chris Hipkins pops up after a long absence and claims National are not prepared for the incoming oil shock.

Given the IMF's warning that the fuel crisis is likely to lead to a global recession, Hipkins seems close to the mark.

Luxon responded, that was why the government was "focused on avoiding the mistakes seen during the Covid response."

Pardon? Is this somehow Labour's fault?

It seems bizarre that Luxon isn't considering options like carless days and working from home, as many other countries are already doing. Especially when NZ is right at the far end of the supply chain.

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Please... take a moment to appreciate this classic gobbledygook from Luxon as he tries to think on his feet.

"What I agree with is we want this resolved as quickly as possible. We want the parties negotiating, I know ceasefire negotiations, you know, we want ceasefire will remain holding, we want the parties negotiating a negotiated settlement."

It's embarrassing that this inadequate man leads our country.

https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/fuel-latest-stocks-drop-remain-stable-rnz

#NZPol #FuelCrisis #Luxon #Hipkins