Christopher Luxon
PM Luxon on cyber-attacks, Cyclone Gabrielle Civil Defence review
The United Kingdom and the United States have called out China over what they say are state sponsored cyber attacks.
At the same time as malicious attacks were taking place in the UK against their… Audio
PM Luxon on promised tax cuts
The Prime Minister has admitted the tools the government will use to pay for its promised tax cuts may differ from what National campaigned on.
The government is leaving the specifics of how it will… Audio
Consequences for Kāinga Ora tenants - Luxon
The Coalition has instructed Kainga Ora to take a tougher line on disruptive and unruly tenants - evicting the worst offenders and chasing down overdue rent. Ministers have sent a letter to the… Audio
Prime Minister not giving assurances about budget surplus timeline
The Prime Minister is refusing to give any assurances the government will be able to get back into surplus by 2027.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has indicated she's not confident the government… Audio
PM Luxon on repealing smokefree laws
Health officials urged the government to retain key aspects of the smokefree law it plans to repeal, but Associate Health Minister Casey Costello rejected them.
In documents obtained by RNZ, the… Audio
Welfare and immigration set for a 'reset'
The PM’s State of the Nation speech got the media’s attention when he said welfare needs reform. He didn't mention record-level immigration but that’s also been deemed unsustainable and set for a… Video, Audio
Government makes 'no apology' for benefit sanctions
The Government is taking what it says is early action to curb what it sees as an unacceptable surge in welfare dependency that occurred under Labour.
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise… Audio
Benefit sanctions cop criticism
The government is being accused of ignoring evidence, as it orders the increased use of benefit sanctions.
It has directed the Ministry of Social Development to ramp up the use of penalties on… Audio
PM warns of unpopular decisions ahead
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is warning he will need to make unpopular decisions in order to turn around the country's fragile state.
Luxon delivered the blunt assessment during his first state… Audio
Government says Israel air strikes on Rafah should stop
The Government says air strikes on the southern city of Rafah should stop.
At a post cabinet press conference on Monday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he was extremely concerned about the 1.5… Audio
Luxon on first Waitangi Day as Prime Minister
Christopher Luxon has had his first Waitangi as Prime Minister.
Tens of thousands turned out at the Treaty Grounds this year where tensions ran high.
David Seymour was heckled over his treaty… Audio
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon
Joining us now fresh from the Dawn Services Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Audio
PM Luxon on frontline police numbers
The Prime Minister is walking back on comments made in parliament on Tuesday by the police minister Mark Mitchell that it would take three years not two to recruit 500 extra police officers.
Prime… Audio
Cabinet to meet for first time in 2024
Cabinet meets for the first time this year on Tuesday, and the Government has fewer than 50 days to complete its 100-day plan.
Items in that plan include stopping all work on He Pua Pua and repealing… Audio
PM Luxon and Hipkins send Christmas messages
The leaders of the six political parties in parliament have all provided us with a Christmas message, which we'll run throughout the programme.
First up are Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, followed… Audio
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on this week's mini-budget
The government is making good on its election promise of a pre-Christmas mini-Budget this Wednesday.
The announcement will coincide with Treasury's latest economic update.
Finance Minister Nicola… Audio
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on immigration rules
Australia is expected to significantly drop the number of migrants it allows into the country, due to the pressure it's putting on housing and infrastructure. In the last year, Australia's net… Audio
Governor General gives speech to open parliament
The Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro has given the traditional Speech from the Throne to mark the official state opening of the new parliament. Her speech - written by the Prime Minister Christopher… Audio
Government dismisses protests promoted by Te Pāti Māori as 'inconsequential'
The coalition is dismissing widespread anti-government protests as inconsequential, but others say Māori anger at planned changes is not going to fade any time soon.
Thousands turned out on Tuesday… Audio
Luxon on coalition's 100-day plan
The National-ACT-New Zealand First coalition is in, and a number of things are out.
The government revealed its 100-day plan last week with 49 items to tick off - most of which will cancel or… Audio