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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…

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