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Christopher Luxon
Fire at Luxon’s electorate office treated as suspicious
Police are investigating a fire at Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Auckland electorate office in Botany after emergency services were called to the Millhouse Drive...
King’s Birthday Honours List 2026
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has praised the 178 recipients recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, thanking them for their contributions to making New...
Budget 2026 unveils fuel relief, major infrastructure spending and cyber security boost
The Government has unveiled a wide-ranging Budget 2026 package aimed at balancing fiscal restraint with new spending on infrastructure, frontline services and support measures...
Eat your tyranny, it’s good for you!
(The Science says so?!) Sincerely held beliefs are wonderful things. Matters of faith then are not often subjected to the scrutiny of how they hold...
Critics warn of ‘Digital ID creep’ in Luxon’s social media age restriction push
The Government’s proposed age restriction laws could evolve into a sweeping digital identification system covering much more than online safety, warn critics. In a post...
Luxon blasts OECD LNG warning as ‘rubbish’
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has rejected OECD criticism of the Government’s proposed LNG import facility, calling the report “a load of rubbish” and insisting...
NZ and Singapore sign deal to safeguard fuel and food supply chains
New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new bilateral agreement aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted flow of essential goods such as fuel, food and...
National accused of ‘misleading’ public over India FTA immigration rules
The National Party is facing accusations of lying to New Zealanders over the immigration provisions contained within the newly signed India Free Trade Agreement,...
Kiwis urged to take action and oppose NZ–India FTA
Opposition to the proposed New Zealand–India free trade agreement is intensifying, with critics urging the public to take action ahead of its expected progression...
NZ-India FTA slammed as ‘sell-out’ after claims of Kiwi job losses and migration surge to NZ
Criticism of the NZ-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has intensified after comments made by India’s Trade and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Trade Minister...
Government signs India FTA amid backlash
New Zealand has formally signed a major Free Trade Agreement with Christopher Luxon describing it as a “once-in-a-generation” deal set to boost jobs, exports...
Luxon denounces Washington attack
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has condemned the armed security breach at a Washington DC press event attended by Donald Trump. Trump, Melania Trump and other...
India trade deal ‘mental’ for pushing NZ businesses to relocate offshore
The India FTA criticised for encouraging offshore investment at the expense of local industry. Critics have pointed to a government-backed trade and export initiative promoting...
Peters criticises Luxon leadership vote as destabilising and poorly handled
Winston Peters says he should have been informed in advance of Christopher Luxon’s leadership confidence vote, arguing the move breached the spirit of the...
Luxon survives caucus confidence vote
Christopher Luxon has secured his position as Prime Minister and leader of the National Party after winning a confidence vote within his caucus—one he...
Luxon insists caucus backing holds
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has full caucus support as National MPs return to Wellington after nearly three weeks. This comes after weak polling...
NZ-India FTA set for signing next week
Legal verification of the New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement has been finalised, clearing the way for the deal to be formally signed on April...
Poll slump piles pressure on Luxon leadership
A new 1News-Verian poll has hit Christopher Luxon hard, say legacy media. National has dropped to 30 percent, its lowest under his leadership. Labour has...
Coalition bloc strengthens in latest poll
The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll shows National slightly up 1.4 points to 29.8 percent, while Labour is down 1.0 point to 33.4 percent, with...
Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a changed ministerial lineup, promoting new talent and reshaping key portfolios as the Government responds to ongoing economic...
Government releases latest fuel reserve figures
The Government has published its latest fuel supply data as it shifts to providing updates twice a week amid ongoing disruption linked to tensions...
Labour leads in latest poll
The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll shows Labour extending its lead to 35.6 percent while National has dropped to 30.8 percent, marking a continued decline...
Luxon blames Iranian Gulf attacks for fuel price rises
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says attacks on fuel tankers and energy infrastructure in the Middle East are “leading directly to higher fuel prices for...
Right to Life believes that the PM Christopher Luxon does not deserve our trust!
Right to Life is a voice for our unborn and their mothers, we refuse to be silenced, you ignore us at your peril. Those who...
Labour edges ahead as National slips in latest poll
Labour has inched further ahead of National in the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll, with the opposition party gaining ground while the governing party records...
Luxon says he ‘misspoke’ in Iran comments
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has acknowledged he “misspoke” when stating New Zealand supported “any actions” to prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, clarifying he meant...
NZ government statement on Iran
Joint statement of PM Christopher Luxon and Hon. Winston Peters. New Zealand has consistently condemned Iran’s nuclear programme, its destabilising activities in the region and...
Government sleepwalking into energy crisis? – NZOFP
Yesterday the New Zealand government made a weak and hopeful energy announcement proposing to urgently build a new billion dollar LNG infrastructure, says the...
Luxon’s Waitangi speech – full text
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rau Rangatira mā. Tēnā koutou katoa. Ki ngā mate, haere, haere, haere atu ra. Kia tatou te hoonga ora. E...
Luxon declines invitation to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed New Zealand will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace, saying the government has decided...
NZ First third in latest state media poll
New Zealand First has climbed into third place in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, rising 1.1 points to 9.8 percent—its strongest result in the...
Mt Maunganui landslide: Luxon urges trust in experts
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has urged the public to place their trust in emergency and engineering experts as the recovery operation for six people...
Luxon’s India FTA: Whistleblower warns of ‘uncapped’ immigration and systemic fraud
Broadcaster Duncan Garner revealed claims from an immigration whistleblower warning the India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) deal will fundamentally weaken New Zealand’s control over...
General Election to be held on 7 November
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the 2026 General Election will be held on Saturday 7 November. “Continuing the recent tradition of announcing the...
Luxon invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been invited to take part in a new US-led initiative on Gaza, with President Donald Trump proposing the creation...
U.S. nutrition shake-up sparks debate over missed export opportunity for NZ
A major overhaul of United States dietary guidelines under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has triggered debate in New Zealand...
NZ First rejects India free trade deal, citing risks to farmers and jobs
Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand First will oppose the newly announced India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, describing it as a “bad deal” that...
Civilians and police officers honoured for life-saving courage with NZ Bravery Awards
Police officers who ran into floodwaters, burning buildings and fast-flowing rivers, alongside civilians who intervened in violent attacks, have been recognised at the 2025...
Measles — The right to know. For our children and grandchildren…
If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a...
Government holds majority in latest poll
The latest 1News Verian poll suggests the governing coalition would still comfortably command a majority in Parliament. National has risen to 36% after three consecutive...
